Modern Parallel Found In Famous Case In 1848 Of Man With Brain Injury
Phineas Gage's miraculous survival after an explosion drove a 13-pound, 3-foot-7-inch rod into his left cheek and out of the top of his head in 1848 made him the most famous case in the history of neuroscience based on his survival of this horrific accident, which destroyed most of his left frontal lobe, but also because of the impact his profound injury had on his personality and behavior. According to his friends, Gage changed from being a good-natured 25-year-old to being fitful, disrespectful and profane, a person who was no longer Gage... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Overtime bills proof of 'grossly illegal' work practices in HSE
Registrar in HSE South paid highest amount of overtime – €153,250, writesGORDON DEEGAN (Source: The Irish Times - Health)