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Damon Cronshaw

Newcastle upon Tyne

Health Reporter at Newcastle Herald

Health reporter for Newcastle Herald. Loves democracy, dislikes dictators. Views are my own.

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  • 'The scariest part is the recovery': courageous baby Hugo's fight for life

    1 week ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Damon Cronshaw

    At only four days old, Hugo Holding went through open-heart surgery. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaMum Hayley White, of Cessnock, said Hugo was diagnosed with a heart condition while she was pregnant. "We were asked if we wanted to terminate the pregnancy. That was a heartbreaking thing to be asked," Ms White said.

  • 'Concerning': COVID and flu cases rising, as NSW Health issues warning

    1 week ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Damon Cronshaw

    COVID cases have risen by 22 per cent and influenza cases by 32 per cent in a week in Hunter New England, health data shows. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and Trivia"The upswing in COVID has come at the same time as influenza is on the rise," a NSW Health statement said. COVID cases had increased since early May.

  • 'You're too young': Lack of smell was a symptom that led to diagnosis

    1 week ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Damon Cronshaw

    Lou Whyte's first signs of Parkinson's were losing her sense of smell and noticing her right arm didn't swing when she walked. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaMs Whyte, of Gresford, was diagnosed at age 43.

  • 'We were never told it was an experimental program': Mad cow disease hell

    1 week ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Damon Cronshaw

    Verna Dabrowa has lived for 40 years with the terrifying knowledge that she has a higher risk of contracting a mad cow-type disease. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaLiving under this shadow caused her severe mental strain, including suicidal thoughts, depression, a lot of anger and lack of sleep.

  • 'Excellence': clinical trials project at Charlestown a first for the region

    1 week ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Damon Cronshaw

    A $5 million clinical trials operation set to open at Charlestown in August has been described as an "extremely important" project for the region and its people. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaNovatrials will operate a phase 1 clinical trials facility from the site, creating about 50 jobs.

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