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Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

After a hard-fought victory to legalise medical cannabis in the UK, why is it still so hard to access?

A newborn’s seizure escalated rapidly, requiring intensive care after local hospitals lacked pediatric seizure expertise and specialist access was delayed.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

More work, no funding - paediatrics under pressure

Pediatric retrieval teams across the UK face severe capacity constraints while being asked to transport hundreds more children without additional resources or funding.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Boy with flu spent three weeks in intensive care

A five-year-old with Down's syndrome required three weeks in intensive care and a pacemaker after flu; parents urge childhood flu vaccination.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

New support helps parents cope with ICU trauma

Parents of children in intensive care often experience intense emotional trauma, leading to long-term mental health issues.
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