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Rayner my parade! The importance of specialist advice.
Jemma Brimblecombe
24 July 2024
On The Edge: Staffing shortages in maternity care
Concerns about maternity services in the UK are never far from the headlines and the urgent need for improvement is widely acknowledged. This month sees a new Care Quality Commission (CQC) report rating the safety of maternity services inadequate within Bedford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and highlighting concerns surrounding midwife shortages.
9 July 2024
Pregnancy Associated Osteoporosis: Delays in Diagnosis
The plight of women suffering from osteoporosis associated with pregnancy is highlighted within a recent article in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). This condition can lead to spinal fractures and permanent disabilities. The article suggests that women are not being properly diagnosed through a lack of awareness by doctors and because of discrimination.
11 June 2024
Delay in diagnosis: Developmental dysplasia of the hip
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) is a relatively common condition. It tends to affect more girls than boys.
In some babies and young children, the "ball and socket" joint of the hip does not properly form. It is important to diagnose and treat the condition early to reduce the chances that surgery will be required and to increase the likelihood of normal development. In the absence of early treatment, DDH can lead to problems with mobility, pain and osteoarthritis of the hip and back. Children may go on to require hip replacements in adulthood that could otherwise have been avoided or only required later in life.
A missed case of DDH can mean that surgery is required, and a child may be left with a lifelong disability.
5 June 2024
A New Advance in Spinal Cord Treatment Brings Hope for Regaining Arm and Hand Movement
There is new hope on the horizon for those with a spinal cord injury, following a new trial of spinal cord electrical stimulation for arm and hand function. This appears a potentially significant step forward but when may this become relevant for legal claims?
22 May 2024
Surviving brain injury: a life re-written
Each year, Kingsley Napley gets behind Headway’s Action for Brain Injury (ABI) Week, seeking to support the charity’s mission to raise awareness of the complex issues surrounding brain injury.