Covid lockdown UK: NHS England chief warns nation to ‘hold its nerve’

NHS England’s national medical director has urged the nation not to ‘squander the gains’ made against coronavirus as he warned the virus can still ‘wreak more havoc’ ahead of a major easing of the lockdown tomorrow. Professor Stephen Powis said Covid-19 still has the capacity to cause damage and ‘ill health on a significant scale’, citing … Read more

Make-up artist, 26, suffered permanent nerve damage in both eyes after Covid-19

A talented make-up artist told how Covid-19 left her with permanent nerve damage in both eyes. Samantha Helen, 26, had to learn how to walk again as she adjusted to her ‘new eyesight’ after coronavirus caused her brain to swell up, a condition known as encephalitis.  She was left with a ‘mini’ blind spot in her left … Read more

World is vulnerable to dangerous upsurge in nerve agents, Defence Secretary says 

The World is vulnerable to dangerous upsurge in chemical attacks including nerve agents after Salisbury poisonings, Defence Secretary says Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said it was clear Russia remained an ‘adversary’ He said country represented a challenge to international law and the world order Said world order had been ‘loosened’, giving new opportunities to terror … Read more

‘How can I reduce nerve pain caused by shingles?’: DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions

I’ve had shingles for six weeks. It’s no longer contagious but is very painful. My doctor has prescribed medications but they all make me sick. Is there anything that can reduce the nerve pain? Jenny Johnson, Chesterfield, Derbyshire How miserable for you to be suffering still with nerve pain. But fortunately, it is treatable. Long-term … Read more

Russia ‘tried to assassinate opponent Alexander Navalny with Novichok nerve agent a second time’  

Russia ‘tried to assassinate opposition leader Alexander Navalny with Novichok nerve agent a second time’ after he survived Siberia attack German sources have claimed Navalny was given a second dose while in a coma  Navalny fell ill on flight to Moscow in August and brought to Berlin for treatment  Later revealed that military labs had … Read more

Detailed MRI scans can identify the source of debilitating nerve pain in ‘Long Covid’ patients 

Advanced scanning technology that combines MRI with ultrasound can help identify the source of debilitating nerve pain in ‘Long Covid’ patients Northwestern University academics combined MRI scans with ultrasound   High-resolution images identify the source of pain in ‘Long Covid’ patients   Can be employed to identify nerve damage and the severity of condition  By Joe Pinkstone … Read more

He has defied the gloomsters. Now Boris Johnson must hold his nerve, writes SIMON WALTERS 

He has defied the gloomsters. Now Boris Johnson must hold his nerve, writes SIMON WALTERS By Simon Walters for the Daily Mail Published: 22:11 BST, 13 October 2020 | Updated: 00:21 BST, 14 October 2020 The image spoke volumes. At Monday’s dramatic press conference, Boris Johnson was flanked by two of the most influential men … Read more

Buddy Valastro reveals he has ‘major tendon, nerve and muscle damage’ in his injured hand

Cake Boss star Buddy Valastro saw his right hand get severely injured last week when he tried to fix the bowling pinsetter inside his bowling alley at his New Jersey home. The TV star gave more details on his injury and his ‘long road to recovery’ as he revealed he has ‘major tendon, nerve and … Read more

Alexei Navalny back up and walking after treatment for nerve agent poisoning at Berlin hospital

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny is back up and walking after treatment for novichok nerve agent poisoning at Berlin hospital Vladimir Putin’s political opponent shared a photo walking down hospital stairs  He can now breathe independently after being taken off a ventilator this week  Navalny gave an update on his recovery: ‘This is a clear … Read more

COVID-19 can cause delirium, stroke and nerve damage in ‘a higher than expected number of patients’

Infection with the coronavirus can cause delirium, stroke and nerve damage in ‘a higher than expected number of patients’, a study has found. Experts from University College London have reported a ‘concerning increase’ amid the pandemic of a rare brain inflammation known to be triggered by viral infections. Typically seen in children, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis … Read more