Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust faced court charged with safety breaches over the death of diabetic patient Gillian Astbury

Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust faced court charged with safety breaches over the death of diabetic patient Gillian Astbury

A scandal-hit sickbay trust is facing an indefinite fine in support of vigor and safety law breaches which led to the death of a diabetic enduring.

The Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust pleaded guilty at present to failing to ensure the safety of Gillian Astbury, who lapsed into a diabetic coma while being treated by the side of Stafford Hospital in April 2007.

Binge drinking can stop bones healing quickly after a fracture

Binge drinking can stop bones healing quickly after a fracture

Doctors have long observed that booze benders can impair the recovery process following a bone fracture.
And new information is providing insights into how alcohol slows healing.