A 47-year-old woman from the Midlands has died in hospital due to a series of rare medical conditions, as revealed during an inquest at Stoke Town Hall.
A 47-year-old woman from the Midlands has died in hospital due to a series of rare medical conditions, as revealed during an inquest held at Stoke Town Hall. Nicola Barber, a resident of Bambury Street in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, passed away at the Royal Stoke University Hospital in 2022.
During the inquest, it was established that Ms Barber suffered from prolonged colitis, a perforated bowel, hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy, and anaemia. Additionally, it was reported that she had raised ammonia levels in her system. The pathological analysis conducted by Dr Brett Lockyer indicated that he had "never come across" the specific set of conditions that contributed to Ms Barber's death.
North Staffordshire area coroner, Daniel Howe, commented on the rarity of the conditions leading to her passing, stating, "Nicola’s conditions that led to her passing are sufficiently rare, and it’s taken some time to identify following her passing." He highlighted that her elevated ammonia levels were not attributable to any underlying liver disease, thereby contributing to the uniqueness of her case.
Coroner Howe also confirmed that Ms Barber's death was not the result of any medications or surgical procedures she received during her hospitalisation. He concluded that the narrative of her passing was one of natural illness, despite the extensive medical treatments she underwent.
The findings from the inquest underline the complexity of Ms Barber’s health situation, prompting a thorough investigation into the unusual circumstances of her death. Further details will be made available as the information emerges.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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Freshness check
Score:
8
Notes:
The narrative mentions an event from 2022, which might be considered somewhat dated. However, it is presented as a recent inquest finding, suggesting that the information is being reported in a timely manner relative to the event.
Quotes check
Score:
7
Notes:
The quotes from Coroner Daniel Howe are specific to the event and do not appear to be widely referenced elsewhere online. Without further context or earlier references, it is challenging to verify their originality.
Source reliability
Score:
9
Notes:
The narrative originates from the Birmingham Mail, a reputable local news source. This suggests a high level of reliability in reporting local news and events.
Plausability check
Score:
9
Notes:
The medical conditions described are rare and plausible, given the context of an inquest. The involvement of a coroner and detailed medical analysis supports the plausibility of the narrative.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH
Summary:
The narrative appears to be a genuine report of a recent inquest, supported by quotes from a coroner and detailed medical information. The source is reliable, and the medical conditions described are plausible. While the event itself occurred in 2022, the report seems timely in the context of an ongoing investigation.
