The Scottish Parliament has provisionally approved regulations for non-surgical cosmetic procedures. BBC News
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Aortic hemiarch reconstruction safely matches complex aortic arch reconstruction for acute dissection in older adults
[ Ascending aortic hemiarch reconstruction offers the same long-term benefits to patients over age 65 with acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) as more complex extended arch reconstruction procedures, according to a study presented at the 2026 Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Source link
Read More »Scotland's first deputy first minister Lord Jim Wallace dies, aged 71
The former Scottish Liberal Democrat leader was undergoing a procedure at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Source link
Read More »Donations sought as Red Cross laments 'severe' blood shortage
[ The Red Cross is appealing to past donors and potential new donors as it says a “severe blood shortage” could result in delays for surgeries and other medical procedures. Source link
Read More »Study shows federal safety metric inappropriately penalizes hospitals for lifesaving stroke procedures
[ A new UCLA study reveals that a widely used federal hospital safety metric is fundamentally flawed when applied to emergency stroke care, potentially creating incentives that may discourage hospitals from performing lifesaving procedures for the sickest patients. Source link
Read More »Colonoscopy bowel prep temporarily weakens gut defenses against infection, study finds
[ New preclinical research suggests that bowel preparation procedures for colonoscopies may temporarily alter gut balance, culminating in unappreciated effects in patients with compromised gastrointestinal health. Source link
Read More »Long-term outlook is positive for most after hematopoietic cell transplant for sickle cell disease
[ Patients who underwent hematopoietic cell transplantation for sickle cell disease saw high rates of survival without disease symptoms and low rates of severe side effects or complications years after their procedure, according to a study presented at the 67th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition held 6–9 December, in Orlando, …
Read More »MSP Foysol Choudhury suspended by Labour over harassment claim
MSP Foysol Choudhury has been suspended by Labour over an allegation of harassment, BBC Scotland News understands. The complaint against him was made by an individual who works in the Scottish Parliament. Choudhury, who has represented Lothian as an MSP for Labour since 2021, was suspended by the party at …
Read More »Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury suspended over inappropriate conduct claim
Scottish Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury has been suspended by the party over an allegation of inappropriate conduct. Choudhury, who has represented Lothian as an MSP for Labour since 2021, will sit as an independent while a party investigation is carried out. A Labour spokesperson said: “The Labour Party takes all …
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