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Daily Record
15-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Parents issued urgent measles warning after child dies from 'eliminated' disease
The World Health Organisation declared that the UK had eliminated the illness in 2017 but outbreaks still occur. Parents have been warned about measles after a child died from the deadly disease last week. The World Health Organisation declared that the UK had eliminated the illness in 2017 but outbreaks still occur.. According to the UK Health Security Agency, elimination means that the disease is no longer native to the UK, but it doesn't mean that it has disappeared entirely. Vaccination rates have been on the decline in recent years, and this could prove fatal to kids following the recent death at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool. Experts fear measles could "spread like wildfire" in Merseyside and potentially beyond. There are at least 17 patients with the disease at Alder Hey, according to the Liverpool ECHO, which means cases in the community are likely to be much higher. The UKHSA reports that there have been 529 laboratory confirmed measles cases reported in England in 2025, an increase of 109 cases since the last report in June 2025. More than two thirds of these were in children aged 10 and under, so there are increased fears about measles continuing to afflict children across the UK. And, in the midst of this surge in cases, one expert has urged parents to keep an important health device with them wherever they go. Abbas Kanani MRPharmS, superintendent pharmacist at Chemist Click, has told mums and dads of kids with asthma to keep an inhaler handy at all times. He said: "Parents should carry an inhaler in case of asthma attack [because] the respiratory and intestinal tracts are the most affected sites in measles-infected children." With the vaccination rates of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine "worryingly low" in some parts of the UK, this is crucial. The latest figures from the House of Commons Library's Child Immunisation Statistics show Scotland has the best MMR coverage by age five. But across the UK, immunisation rates have fallen in recent years and nowhere is currently meeting the 95 per cent target for two MMR jags by age five, which is recommended by the WHO to achieve and maintain measles elimination. Measles is an extremely contagious infection that is caused by a virus. For some people, they will get better on their own, but others may get seriously unwell. Symptoms include: cold-like symptoms, such as a runny nose, sneezing and a cough sore, red eyes that may be sensitive to light a high temperature (fever), which may reach around 40C small greyish-white spots on the inside of the cheeks Measles spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes, with others being affected by the airborne virus particles. To reduce the risk of spreading or catching it, people should wash their hands regularly with soap and warm water. If you are sneezing and coughing, use tissues and then bin them. The best method to prevent measles is by having the MMR vaccine. And Mr Kanani has urged parents to take up any offers for the jab. He said: "The MMR vaccine is offered to all children in the UK, two doses can give lifelong protection against measles, mumps, and rubella". Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
News18
19-06-2025
- News18
Whistleblowers Raise Concerns Over Air India Safety Standards, Airline Says 'No Wrongdoing'
Last Updated: In a letter dated June 19, two former Air India cabin crew members have alleged that they warned the airline of safety lapses but were terminated for speaking up Amid multiple flight cancellations or delays over technical glitches, post the Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, whistleblowers have raised concerns over Air India's safety standards. The whistleblowers told News18 that they were silenced with terminations when they flagged safety lapses to Air India, but the airline service denied the allegations and said there was 'no wrongdoing", as determined by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), on its part and passenger safety was its highest priority. WHAT ARE THE ALLEGATIONS? In a letter dated June 19 (Thursday), two former Air India cabin crew members alleged that they warned the airline of safety lapses but were terminated for speaking up. According to the letter, they raised a specific incident on May 14, 2024, when a door number L4's slide raft opened in manual mode. This was confirmed in writing by the pilot. The whistleblowers said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) conducted only an 'informal discussion", but there was no formal probe into the incident. The key allegations are that Air India ignored their warnings on aircraft defects and overlooked multiple complaints regarding technical glitches with the Boeing 787/8 Dreamliner, the same model type of the crashed flight 171. They said there was pressure on them by the airline to alter their statements, which they refused. They alleged that after they refused to change their statements, they were terminated without any proper inquiry. Kanani said the aircraft were not fit for the route from San Francisco to any place in India as they passed over high maintenance terrain, where depressurisation can happen. 'It means that passengers and crew would need oxygen or they'll pass out. So, in these cases pilots start descending to reach an altitude of 10,000 feet that is not safe but acceptable. Pressurisation happens at 13,500 feet. It is at 10,000 feet that the aircraft systems raise warnings. The Delta 777 aircraft were carrying 12 minutes of oxygen and the law states 10 minutes of oxygen is fine, but only in certain conditions. This route violated those conditions," Kanani said. He said the airline was endangering the lives of thousands by flying on this route for years. WHAT DO EXPERTS SAY? An expert told News18 that technical snag or glitch in an aircraft is an umbrella term. While these are common, after the Dreamliner crash, airlines and aircraft operators were being more cautious and even the tiniest glitch is being addressed with seriousness. 'Technical snag or glitch in an aircraft is an umbrella term that may mean any system malfunction including issues with various aircraft systems like the engine, hydraulics, electrical, fuel, or flight control systems. It may also be sensors related or issues with instruments in the cockpit," the expert said. The expert added: 'This also is a reason why we are seeing an increase in flights being grounded or called back following technical issues." WHAT DID AIR INDIA SAY? Kanani apparently won the case against his termination before the high court, which observed: 'We are of the view this is not a matter of bilateral dispute between two parties, but a matter that involves issues of a wider social impact involving flight safety and passenger safety." Responding to Kanani's remarks, Air India said he has raised alarms with limited basis even before the privatisation of the airline. '…This particular matter in question is multi-dimensional and has already been examined by Air India and external experts. It is entirely incorrect to say Capt Kanani won the case in the Bombay High Court," a spokesperson said. The spokesperson said the high court stressed that it was not expressing a view on the merits of the matter and, owing to its technical nature, referred the question to the DGCA. 'The DGCA considered the matter and found that there was no wrongdoing on Air India's part, as alleged by Kanani before the court," the spokesperson added. 'Capt Kanani repeatedly refused to comply with legitimate company requests and was accordingly terminated from service." Air India reiterated that passenger and crew safety was its 'foremost priority and there is no compromise on the same". Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Ahmedabad Plane Crash Air India Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 19, 2025, 22:42 IST News india Whistleblowers Raise Concerns Over Air India Safety Standards, Airline Says 'No Wrongdoing'
Newsweek
12-06-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Internet Stunned As Before and After X-Rays of Back Surgery Go Viral
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A man has gone viral after posting dramatic before-and-after X-rays of his spine following surgery to correct severe scoliosis. The Reddit user, who goes by u/Sure_Pangolin_9421, titled his post: "After a 6-hour surgery on March 11, I'm cured of scoliosis!" The powerful transformation struck a chord online, amassing over 21,000 upvotes. The Redditor underwent what is known as spinal fusion—a technique used to permanently join two or more vertebrae in the spine. To understand more about the condition, Newsweek spoke with Dr. Nikita Kanani, a U.K.-based general practitioner. She said: "Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves sideways, often forming an 'S' or 'C' shape. "In most cases, the cause is unknown—this is called idiopathic scoliosis. But it can also result from congenital conditions, neurological or muscular disorders like cerebral palsy, or injury. Hormonal changes, growth spurts, and genetics may also contribute, especially during adolescence." Who Is Affected by Scoliosis? Nearly 7 million people in the U.S. are living with scoliosis, making it the most common spinal condition among school-aged children, according to the National Scoliosis Foundation. The Reddit user recalled the impact of the condition on his younger years, commenting: "I got called the sideways hunchback of Notre Dame in high school. It was very painful." Kanani, the chief strategy and innovation officer at Aneira Health, a digital healthcare provider focused on women's health noted that scoliosis can affect anyone. But it typically emerges during puberty and is more frequently diagnosed in girls. "Girls are also more likely to require treatment, even though most cases are mild. Adults may develop scoliosis too—usually due to age-related degeneration in the spine," she said. How Does Scoliosis Affect Daily Life? "For some people, scoliosis causes little disruption," said Kanani. "But for others, it can result in pain, reduced mobility, fatigue, and lower self-esteem—especially during adolescence. In more severe cases, it can even impair heart or lung function. The emotional toll is significant, and that's why care should be holistic—not just focused on the curvature, but on the whole person." Post-surgery, the man reported a remarkable recovery. "I feel great," he told fellow Redditors. "I'm in no pain at all aside from the occasional shoulder ache. It's amazing how fast the body heals from something so drastic." He added: "I have very good mobility, for which I'm very grateful." Reddit Reacts Three x-rays showing a scoliosis without (left) and with implant (right). Three x-rays showing a scoliosis without (left) and with implant (right). oceandigital/iStock / Getty Images Plus Support and admiration poured in from fellow users. One wrote: "So happy for you, I've dealt with this for years—biggest advice is always stretch, it really helps." Another commented: "Awesome. Very brave to go through. Glad you're doing well." A third added: "Congrats, very happy for you. I've seen the surgery on YouTube—it looks painful. But I bet it's a thousand times better than the alternative." Newsweek reached out to u/Sure_Pangolin_9421 for comment. We could not verify the details of the case.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Navy allows officers to wear saris in diverse overhaul of uniform policy
The Royal Navy has allowed officers to wear saris to make its formal dress code more 'inclusive'. Officers are now permitted to wear 'cultural dress' beneath their mess jackets on formal occasions after lobbying by the service's 'race diversity network'. But the change was criticised by former senior officers, who said 'cultural identity' should not be 'mixed with uniform'. Regulations for mess dress had previously required all officers to pair their uniform jackets with trousers, a tartan kilt or a skirt. But they will now be able to celebrate their heritage by wearing items such as a sari alongside their jacket, shirt and bow tie. Lance Cpl Jack Kanani, the chairman of the Royal Navy race diversity network, praised the update to the dress code saying that it would be 'inclusive of other British cultures'. He said: 'The network canvassed opinions from ethnic minority service personnel to understand how widening existing policy on cultural mess dress would make them feel able to celebrate both their Royal Navy and cultural heritage. 'Existing policy already allowed for Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Cornish and Manx heritage to be represented through the wearing of kilts and tartan dresses. The update in policy now widens that to be inclusive of other British cultures that serve within the Royal Navy.' Lance Cpl Kanani, a non-commissioned officer in the Royal Marines, published a photo announcing the news in which Hon Capt Durdana Ansari, a former BBC World Service journalist, wore a white sari beneath a mess jacket, with a white shirt and bow tie. He said Capt Ansari was wearing clothing that 'is now within policy' but that 'all others wearing mess jackets in the photo are not'. It is understood that the photograph, shared on LinkedIn, was taken at an initial trial before the policy was decided, with civilians also pictured. Navy sources stressed that it 'is not representative of the updated mess dress policy' and that not all those pictured wearing a mess jacket were in line with the new regulations. The source confirmed that previous mess rules remain in force above the waist, meaning officers are required to match any 'cultural' attire with a mess jacket, shirt and bow tie. Rear Adml Philip Mathias, a retired former nuclear submarine commanding officer, told The Telegraph that the Royal Navy had 'exposed itself to ridicule' by introducing the changes. 'Apart from those who are diversity, equality [sic] and inclusion (DEI) fanatics, I suspect this image will shock many members of the public given the diminished state of the Navy,' he said. 'Its entire focus should be on maintaining its warfighting capability in an increasingly dangerous world. The whole point of uniform in a disciplined fighting service – even in a social setting – is to achieve a sense of common identity, not to accentuate differences. 'If members of the Armed Forces want to wear civilian clothing that represents their cultural identity, they should of course be encouraged to do so whenever possible. But it should not be mixed with uniform. 'The trouble with DEI fanatics is they have an unshakeable belief that they are always right. But you don't need to be a 'DEI believer' to know that treating everyone equally and fairly is always the right thing to do.' The move comes as DEI policies increasingly come under fire, including in the United States where Donald Trump has signed a series of executive orders banning the schemes in federal institutions and agencies, including the military. Dress codes in the British Armed Forces have been relaxed in recent years. In March last year, the Army changed its rules to allow soldiers to grow beards. The latest rule change was welcomed by Rear Adml Robert Pedre, who as commander of the United Kingdom Strike Force holds the Navy's highest seagoing command, who congratulated Lance Cpl Kanani for his work. Tom Sharpe, a retired Royal Navy commander, said: 'All services, and their sub-divisions, have had variations of uniforms since uniforms began – the word itself has always been a slight misnomer really. 'On the one hand, you want to recruit and retain as many high-quality people as possible, on the other, uniformity is often considered a key component of fighting cohesion. This creates a tension. I was strict on uniform at sea, I thought it was an important part of the whole business. At a mess dinner though, does it matter as much?' The last change to the Navy's mess dress regulations was in 1996 when officers were permitted to wear tartan kilts or skirts. The Navy said at the time that tartan was 'harmless, colourful and supported by several very senior officers'. Officers had previously been fined a round of port if they wore kilts in the mess without permission. A Royal Navy spokesman said: 'Wearing cultural mess dress is an established tradition within the Royal Navy and personnel of Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Cornish and Manx heritage have been permitted to wear a kilt for some years as part of the uniform. We have extended this recently to include other types of cultural dress below the waist. 'We are proud to welcome people from a variety of backgrounds to attract and retain the best people available.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
06-02-2025
- General
- Telegraph
Navy allows officers to wear saris in diverse overhaul of uniform policy
Officers are now permitted to wear 'cultural dress' beneath their mess jackets on formal occasions after lobbying by the service's 'race diversity network'. But the change was criticised by former senior officers, who said 'cultural identity' should not be 'mixed with uniform'. Regulations for mess dress had previously required all officers to pair their uniform jackets with trousers, a tartan kilt or a skirt. But they will now be able to celebrate their heritage by wearing items such as a sari alongside their jacket, shirt and bow tie. Lance Cpl Jack Kanani, the chairman of the Royal Navy race diversity network, praised the update to the dress code saying that it would be ' He said: 'The network canvassed opinions from ethnic minority service personnel to understand how widening existing policy on cultural mess dress would make them feel able to celebrate both their Royal Navy and cultural heritage. 'Existing policy already allowed for Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Cornish and Manx heritage to be represented through the wearing of kilts and tartan dresses. The update in policy now widens that to be inclusive of Lance Cpl Kanani, a non-commissioned officer in the Royal Marines, published a photo announcing the news in which Hon Capt Durdana Ansari, a former BBC World Service journalist, wore a white sari beneath a mess jacket, with a white shirt and bow tie. He said Capt Ansari was wearing clothing that 'is now within policy' but that 'all others wearing mess jackets in the photo are not'. It is understood that the photograph, shared on LinkedIn, was taken at an initial trial before the policy was decided, with civilians also pictured. Navy sources stressed that it 'is not representative of the updated mess dress policy' and that not all those pictured wearing a mess jacket were in line with the new regulations. The source confirmed that previous mess rules remain in force above the waist, meaning officers are required to match any 'cultural' attire with a mess jacket, shirt and bow tie. Rear Adml Philip Mathias, a retired former nuclear submarine commanding officer, told The Telegraph that the 'Apart from those who are 'Its entire focus should be on maintaining its warfighting capability in an increasingly dangerous world. The whole point of uniform in a disciplined fighting service – even in a social setting – is to achieve a sense of common identity, not to accentuate differences. 'If members of the Armed Forces want to 'The trouble with DEI fanatics is they have an unshakeable belief that they are always right. But you don't need to be a 'DEI believer' to know that treating everyone equally and fairly is always the right thing to do.' The move comes as DEI policies increasingly come under fire, including in the United States where Dress codes in the British Armed Forces have been relaxed in recent years. In March last year, the Army changed its rules to The latest rule change was welcomed by Rear Adml Robert Pedre, who as commander of the United Kingdom Strike Force holds the Navy's highest seagoing command, who congratulated Lance Cpl Kanani for his work. Tom Sharpe, a retired Royal Navy commander, said: 'All services, and their sub-divisions, have had variations of uniforms since uniforms began – the word itself has always been a slight misnomer really. 'On the one hand, you want to recruit and retain as many high-quality people as possible, on the other, uniformity is often considered a key component of fighting cohesion. This creates a tension. I was strict on uniform at sea, I thought it was an important part of the whole business. At a mess dinner though, does it matter as much?' The last change to the Navy's mess dress regulations was in 1996 when officers were permitted to wear tartan kilts or skirts. The Navy said at the time that tartan was 'harmless, colourful and supported by several very senior officers'. Officers had previously been fined a round of port if they wore kilts in the mess without permission. A Royal Navy spokesman said: 'Wearing cultural mess dress is an established tradition within the Royal Navy and personnel of Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Cornish and Manx heritage have been permitted to wear a kilt for some years as part of the uniform. We have extended this recently to include other types of cultural dress below the waist. 'We are proud to welcome people from a variety of backgrounds to attract and retain the best people available.'
