The North East again leading the news for its pioneering science. 8 healthy babies born (another on the way) using DNA from 3 people: breaking the devastating chain of mitochondrial disease. Reporting today on the scientists behind it, and from Chloe - who now has hope of

We're proud to announce that our work to reduce transmission of mitochondrial DNA disease through mitochondrial donation IVF treatment has now seen eight healthy babies born. Find out more: https://t.co/hP6UrvDA41

The authors of a new Brief Report describe a new pathway, including mitochondrial donation, that was established to provide reproductive choices for women with mitochondrial disease. They also describe genetic and clinical outcomes in some children. Read the report:

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

Back on my bike after ending my ⁦@ProstateUK⁩ treatment. Get yerself checked out guys! Tower Bridge marathon

⚠️Norovirus cases are rising‼️ Watch for: • Diarrhoea • Nausea • Vomiting If you or someone close has had these symptoms in the last 48 hours, avoid visiting loved ones in hospitals. For advice, contact NHS 111 online or by phone, 24/7. 👉 https://t.co/gcihgxbKRB

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I'm delighted that Jim Mackey has agreed to step up to provide new leadership for a new era. The next few months will be pivotal moments on the road to NHS reform. Jim knows the NHS inside out, can see how it needs to change, and will work with the speed and urgency we need.

🎹 🎵⭐️ We are delighted that for the foreseeable future we will be looking after this wonderful grand piano in St Luke’s Chapel at the RVI. We warmly welcome any musicians to pop by anytime, have a play and fill our beautiful chapel with beautiful music. 🎵

January has been a busy month @NewcastleFert some of the amazing patient feedback we have received this month 💙🌈

Listening to "Excellence" at https://t.co/pnO9IeYHQj Something in the air

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas from all at Newcastle Hospitals!🎄 Thank you to all of our staff who are working over the festive period to keep our patients safe.💫

A Helping Hand At Christmas 🖤 🤍 Organised with @Newcastle_NHS, we made our annual visit to the city's hospitals to give patients and their families the chance to meet players from the men's first-team squad and @NUFCWomen this Christmas.

Come rain, shine or snow 💙 Thank you to everyone keeping us safe today @NewcastleHosps @neas @NHSEngland #StormBert

🏆Delighted to announce on #WorldDiabetesDay2024 that Newcastle specialists dedicated to caring for children & young adults with #diabetes won the prestigious @NursingTimes King’s Award for Integrated Approaches to Care - a 💫@NHSDiabetesProg pilot! 👏👏👏

Today we welcomed our first patients to the Community Diagnostic Centre at @_Metrocentre. The centre will offer diagnostic services such as imaging, respiratory, and cardiac investigations for patients in Gateshead and Newcastle. Find out more https://t.co/nqF2THmfFP

The AI tool which helps predict how burns will heal - used @NewcastleHosps @NorthernBurns for the first time in the world. The full story from 6pm @itvtynetees

I'll be opening my "brown envelope" live on Sunday 13th @ 6pm and talk you through it & answer these 5 questions 👇 Please spread the word/RT

@CarolineDock @rdslight Grab a cuppa Caroline and watch the 15 min vid in this 👇 ... theres help there if you need it https://t.co/OcbZ25I0xJ

The gas has been switched off @NewcastleHosps Regent Point site, saving 120 tonnes of carbon emissions annually! The site is now powered by solar panels and heat pumps. Thanks to the staff at Regent Point for their patience while the work has been ongoing. #netzeroestates