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Brain injuries are an unfortunately common outcome for accidents and injuries in the UK, with well over 8,000 deaths attributed to head injuries each year. Despite the commonality of such injuries via accidents, their treatment is anything but simple. Further, treatment processes are being negatively impacted, with patient outcomes at...
Parents receiving essential support in Dorset are benefiting from packs of premature baby clothes this winter. At what can be a difficult and worrying time for some parents, Tesco has donated packs of F&F Premature Baby Essentials to Dorset County Hospital and Poole Hospital. Each pack contains sleepsuits, bodysuits, hats,...
Volunteering with vulnerable groups offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals who need support and compassion. Your contribution can provide much-needed assistance and a sense of community to those who are often overlooked or marginalised. It's a chance to give back, using...
The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a man who lived near Dorchester. Keith Mitchell, who was 72 years old, died at his home address in Piddlehinton on Thursday 15 February 2024. His death is not being treated as suspicious...
My partner, Anne, was diagnosed with a sarcoma (cancer of the connective or soft tissue) in 2009. She received good care and continued to do so when the malignancy metastasised to her lungs in 2017 (sarcoma often causes secondary sites in the lungs or in the brain). Anne died...
Dorset Hospitals
Following the very alarming revelations made in 2022 (and not covered by the corporate news outlets) that there was a concerted effort to undermine the NHS in the public's eyes so that it can be sold off https://dorseteye.com/swiss-banker-reveals-tory-right-wing-plans-to-sell-off-nhs/ This latest revelation from the NHS, revealing a nearly 25% increase in the...
Heroin addiction is a harrowing journey that takes individuals to the darkest corners of their existence. This potent opioid, derived from morphine, has the power to seize control over lives, shattering dreams, relationships, and the very fabric of one's being. Understanding the profound impact of heroin addiction requires delving...
In today’s risky industrial settings, it's easy to overlook potential health threats. However, recognising and addressing these hazards head-on is crucial for the overall safety and well-being of the workers. As a worker, whether you're navigating heavy machinery, handling chemicals, or working in confined spaces, your safety is a top...
Stroke has a new indicator! They say if you forward this to ten people, you stand a chance of saving one life. Will you send this along? Blood Clots/Stroke: They Now Have a Fourth Indicator, the Tongue: During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a little fall; she assured...

Swimmers beware

Researchers have proposed that a buildup of fluid in the heart muscle may be a potentially fatal syndrome that might affect fit and healthy open-water swimmers, causing them to "drown from the inside." Swimming-induced pulmonary oedema, or SIPE, is a type of immersion pulmonary oedema that develops when swimmers' lungs...