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Over-40s urged to get free blood pressure checksThe NHS wants more people over 40 to get a blood pressure check, saying there are millions who do not realise they have dangerously high levels.Often, there are no warning symptoms and it is thought about a third of cases are undiagnosed - that is 4.2 million people in England alone.Sometimes called a "silent killer", high blood pressure can lead to heart attacks and strokes.Free checks are available at many local pharmacies and GP surgeries.
Apple Vision Pro deployed for first medical procedure in UKSurgeons have used Apple's new virtual reality (VR) goggles to carry out an operation for the first time in the UK.A team at the private Cromwell Hospital in London used the Apple Vision Pro headset to operate on a patient's spine.A nurse working alongside the surgeon wore the device to help prepare, keep track of the cervical foraminotomy posterior procedure and choose the right tools.The device allowed the nurse to see the real world while superimposing an augmented reality (AR) digital overlay that displayed information such as the patient's vitals.
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AEGEAN Airlines Launches Extensive Search for Missing KittenChania, Greece - Aegean Airlines has launched an extensive search for a missing kitten named Rodri, who disappeared during an AEGEAN flight from Chania to Munich via Athens.The incident occurred when Rodri's carrier was damaged during the flight. The airline immediately initiated a search upon realizing the kitten was missing, coordinating with airport authorities and deploying its dedicated airport personnel.The search for Rodri is ongoing, and the airline is committed to providing updates as they become available.
Greece Takes Action: Vehicles Confiscated for Speeding InfractionsIn a sweeping move aimed at curbing reckless driving and enhancing road safety, Greece has implemented stringent measures against speeding motorists. Since March, a new law has been enforced, authorizing the impoundment of vehicles traveling at dangerously high speeds.
Warning pet owners could be overpaying for medicinePet owners may not be given basic information like price lists online and are not always informed of the cost of treatment at a vets before agreeing to it, a watchdog has warned.The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) checked thousands of practice websites and found more than 80% had no pricing information.
Giant stinging jellyfish spotted off RhodesScientists on Rhodes have confirmed that four nomad jellyfish, a large species that can cause very painful injuries to humans, have been found in waters around the Dodecanese island in the last 24 hours.
Paid afternoon surgeries in public hospitals get under wayAfternoon surgeries for a fee in the country’s public hospitals started on Tuesday, as part of Health Ministry efforts to boost the National Health System (ESY) and make it more attractive to surgeons and anesthetists.There are currently 102,634 patients waiting for surgery, of whom 43% have been waiting up to four months, 31% 4-12 months and 26% over a year.
Greece Cracks Down on Violence Against Medical Workers Greece is taking a strong stance against violence towards healthcare workers with the upcoming enforcement of stricter penalties in the new Criminal Code. This reform coincides with Pan-European Day of Awareness against violence against health workers.
Fukuyama residents warned not to touch cat after chemical tank fallResidents of a city in western Japan have been warned to stay away from a cat after it fell into a tank of poisonous chemicals.The warning comes after a factory worker found yellow paw prints leading away from the container.Security footage was then reviewed and the cat could been seen running away, leaving a trail of paw prints.Officials in Fukuyama have asked the public to stay away from the animal and report any sightings to the police.It is thought the curious feline had been in a vat of hexavalent chromium, a highly acidic and carcinogenic chemical which is orange and brown in colour.
Snake the length of a fully grown giraffe dumped with 26 others by roadMore than two dozen snakes, including one that is 17ft (5.2m) long, have been found dead, dumped beside a road in rural Wales.The RSPCA is appealing for information after 27 snakes and four chickens were discovered dumped at the side of a road in boxes, bin bags and pillowcases.The snakes, which ranged in length from 1ft (1m) to 17ft (5.2m) – equivalent to the height of a fully grown giraffe – were found in Waterston, Pembrokeshire, in south-west Wales.RSPCA inspector Keith Hogben said it was one of the worst cases he has had to deal with in 25 years.
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