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Spain: 13 isolated hantavirus contacts to be allowed visits

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Hantavirus outbreak latest: Spain confirms one new case

Spain confirms one new hantavirus case amongst evacuees as passengers remain under watch across Europe.

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Bonnie Tyler recovering after emergency operation in Portugal

A perforation in her intestine led Bonnie Tyler to undergo emergency surgery at Faro hospital. The singer, who has lived in the Algarve for several years, is recovering.

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Jailed activist Narges Mohammadi hospitalised as health deteriorates

Sources close to the human rights activist say they suspect she had suffered a heart attack in prison and fear her transfer to hospital may be too late.

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Why are more young adults being diagnosed with some cancers?

Well-known risk factors such as smoking, alcohol use, diet, and physical activity have not been increasing among younger adults in recent decades, except for obesity. But researchers say that alone cannot fully explain the rise of cancer among young adults.

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Third patient dies after medication error in Spanish hospital

The case, which affected five patients in total, is being investigated by the judiciary as a possible crime of medical negligence.

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Italy's PM criticises Swiss hospital for billing victims of bar fire

The blaze at Le Constellation, a bar in the upmarket Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana, broke out in the early hours of 1 January as people celebrated the New Year.

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Can sugar help relieve pain for babies?

Sugar placed in a baby’s mouth before a needle procedure can reduce pain, according to a new scientific review.

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UK welcomes first baby born after womb transplant from dead donor

The groundbreaking womb transplant from a deceased donor is the first of its kind in the country and only the third ever carried out in Europe.

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'Candida auris' fungus identified for the first time in Portugal

A team of researchers detected eight cases of "Candida auris" infection in Portugal in 2023. The fungus is present in around 60 countries.

Portugal

Portuguese President Rebelo de Sousa undergoes emergency surgery

The Portuguese head of state was admitted to hospital late on Monday afternoon "after feeling unwell following digestive issues," but is said to be recovering following an emergency hernia operation.

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Hospital crises lead to surge in ambulance births in Portugal

More than 30 babies were delivered in ambulances between January and mid-September, with the Setúbal Peninsula the most affected region.

Healthcare

First remote robotic surgery at 4,500 metres completed in China

Using 5G to remotely control surgical robots from 4,000 km away, doctors completed a delicate operation in Tibet at 4,500 metres above sea level.

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Princess Diana time capsule prematurely opened after 34 years

The lead-cased box marked the laying of the foundation stone of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in 1991. Its content has been revealed...

USA

Florida woman arrested over treating thousands while posing as nurse

The county sheriff who announced her detention called it "one of the most disturbing cases of medical fraud we’ve ever investigated".

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Watch: The floating hospitals bringing medical care to India’s isolated Islands

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In the Sundarbans, West Bengal, 10 million people lack access to medical facilities.

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Iranian missile strike sparks fires and causes damage in Beersheba

A missile fired from Iran struck near a residential building in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba early Friday, injuring five and igniting several fires.