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www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago
OMG science

Baby dies eight days after Orpington hospital birth - but there was 'no neglect'

Lack of leadership was a contributing factor in the tragic death of baby Finn. [ more ]
New York Post
1 week ago
Medicine

NYC urologist Darius Paduch convicted of sick abuse that included using sex toys on patients

A Manhattan urologist was convicted of sexually assaulting patients, including children, during medical treatments. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 days ago
Medicine

Orange County doctor accused of groping two female patients

A doctor in Orange County was arrested for allegedly groping two female patients during exams. [ more ]
Axios
2 weeks ago
Medicine

1 in 3 births: C-section rate increases, again

The national C-section delivery rate increased to the highest rate since 2013, with factors such as patients' overall health and hospital politics influencing the rise. [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Did a Miami doctor make $4,500 a day off opioid addicts without getting out of his car?

A doctor in South Miami sentenced to 10 years in prison for unlawfully prescribing drugs without proper examination. [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
2 months ago
Medicine

Dr. Laguna,' accused of botched procedures, reaches $6 million settlement with former patients

Dr. Laguna settled $6 million with former patients for botched procedures and negligence.
Former patients accused Dr. Mowlavi of using unlicensed technicians, degrading treatment, and unnecessary procedures. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Anti-trans detransitioner ordered to pay $40,000 in failed lawsuit against doctors

Detransitioner ordered to pay $40,000 in attorney's fees after lawsuit dismissal. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Greedy son forced wealthy NY philanthropist to walk without cane in ploy to send her to early grave, siblings claim in lawsuit

The greedy son allegedly mistreated his wealthy mother, leading to her demise.
Huge dispute over the mother's fortune between the siblings. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
New York City

Doctor gets up to 15 years for fatally poisoning wife with dietary supplements that once had her 'seeing frogs'

Dr. Jeffrey Harris has been sentenced to the maximum penalty of five-to-15 years in prison for fatally poisoning his wife with alternative medicines.
Harris was convicted of manslaughter after a trial where prosecutors claimed his fixation on the dietary supplement selenium led to his wife's fatal overdose. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Ex-NHS worker jailed for poisoning young boy with industrial amount' of laxatives

Former NHS worker jailed for poisoning young boy with laxatives causing severe harm.
Child left with permanent disfigurement after unnecessary medical treatments by the offender.
Offender sentenced to seven years in prison for willfully ill-treating the child. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Coroner slams Dagenham GP practice as man dies of heart attack after surgery fails to call him back

The coroner criticized the medical practice for not returning Keith Smith's calls regarding chest pain which later led to his death.
The practice was deemed chaotic and unprofessional in handling Mr. Smith's medical needs, prompting recruitment of more qualified staff. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Nurse sexually abuses unconscious patient at hospital in California, officials say

A nurse in California arrested for sexually abusing unconscious patient
Police suspect more victims exist. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Nurse acquitted of involuntary manslaughter in 2019 death of a 24-year-old California jail inmate

Nurse found not guilty in inmate's death, jury deadlocked on charges against jail doctor
Inmate collapsed in her cell after suffering from alcohol and drug withdrawals
Nurse failed to check vital signs and left inmate on the floor for an hour before attempting lifesaving measures [ more ]
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