NHS algorithm used to spot which Covid patients are most at risk of dying isn’t accurate

NHS algorithm used to spot people most at risk of dying or being admitted to intensive care performs ‘poorly’ on Covid-19 patients, study finds NEWS2 is an algorithm used almost universally across the NHS   It gives a score to a patient which indicates how likely they are to deteriorate  But King’s College London researchers found ‘poor-to-moderate’ performance when used … Read more

Jackie O says she ‘often’ thinks about co-host Kyle Sandilands dying

Radio presenter Kyle Sandilands’ health has been a cause for concern for years, and now it seems his colleagues have a loose plan in place for his untimely death. His co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson revealed on Thursday they would ‘go off the air immediately’ if Kyle were to die during a live broadcast. She admitted … Read more

Woman defends dying her dog with bright colours but is branded ‘cruel and irresponsible’

A woman who dyes her dog various bright colours has defended colouring her pet’s fur, claiming it helps her pet ‘come out of her shell’.  Nicole Rose, 35, from Ontario, Canada, appeared on This Morning today where she insisted that her rescue dog, Stella, loves having her hair coloured with a myriad of psychedelic designs.  … Read more

Cannabis extracts may reduce the risk of dying from Covid-19

Cannabis extracts may reduce the risk of dying from Covid-19 by stopping the immune system attacking itself Canadian researchers tested seven cannabis extracts on cytokine levels   Cytokines are produced naturally by the immune system in response to infection But in Covid-19 patients their immune system makes too many cytokines  This so-called ‘cytokine storm’ can be fatal and … Read more

David Mitchell details how Robert Webb ‘nearly dying’ before his heart surgery improved friendship 

Robert Webb has discussed his life-changing heart surgery while his comedy partner David Mitchell admitted he was daunted when his pal was diagnosed.  Speaking in the latest issue of Radio Times, the Peep Show stars, aged 48 and 46 respectively, detailed the trauma as they prepare for the return of Channel 4 black comedy Back, … Read more

Astronomers look 9bn years into past and get photo of a dying galaxy

Amazing image shows a dying galaxy ejecting 10,000 Suns-worth of gas every year after a giant collision – weakening its ability to form stars Researchers observed the galaxy when the universe was 4.5 billion years old  The gas expelled was likely the result of an earlier merger with another galaxy  This gas leak effectively caused the galaxy … Read more

Astronomers capture amazing image of a dying galaxy

Amazing image shows a dying galaxy ejecting 10,000 Suns-worth of gas every year after a giant collision – weakening its ability to form stars Researchers observed the galaxy when the universe was 4.5 billion years old  The gas expelled was likely the result of an earlier merger with another galaxy  This gas leak effectively caused the galaxy … Read more

‘We came close to half of the House DYING!’ AOC says Trump MUST be held accountable for MAGA riot

‘We came close to half of the House DYING!’ AOC says Donald Trump MUST be held accountable for MAGA riot and remains a threat ‘every minute’ as Democrats prepare for impeachment vote Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez asserted Sunday that Donald Trump needs to be held accountable for a mob descending on the Capitol  She said ‘we … Read more

Company director, 51, who blamed his DYING WIFE in bid to avoid speeding fines is spared jail

Company director blamed his DYING WIFE for speeding fines: Husband, 51, avoids jail after giving police spouse’s name in bid to dodge string of driving offences despite her being in hospital with terminal brain cancer Andrew Laird, 51, of Fryton, near Malton, Yorkshire, received 16 speeding tickets Police said Laird claimed he was not behind the … Read more

Two arthritis drugs slash the risk of Covid patients in ICU dying by 24%

Coronavirus patients in ICU will now receive a now course of treatment on the NHS after a major trial found a single dose of common arthritis drugs reduces the risk of dying from Covid-19 by nearly a quarter.  Anti-inflammatory drugs tocilizumab and sarilumab were part of the REMAP-CAP investigation which involved 3,900 people with severe Covid-19 … Read more