First new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years

An injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further treatment by 30%.

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£100 million boost for adult and children’s hospices

Major investment for hospices has been announced by the government with the aim of ensuring that hospices can continue to deliver high quality end of life care.

East Suffolk & North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to partner with Sodexo

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust will partner with Sodexo to deliver its soft facilities management services across the Trust’s two acute hospitals – Colchester and Ipswich, and community services in East Suffolk and North Essex....

Nuffield Health awarded ‘Gold’ two years in a row for its commitment to patient safety

For the second year running all Nuffield Health hospitals performing joint replacement surgery in England and Wales have been awarded the highest ‘Gold Quality Data Award’ by the National Joint Registry (NJR) for their commitment to patient safety....

Royal Surgical College announces suite of honours and new deans

A host of the biggest names in medicine have received special recognition as the RCSEd concludes the year.

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Green anaesthesia: paving the way to Net Zero

Anaesthetists are making progress in reducing their impact on the environment. Dr. Paul Southall, an Elected Council Member of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and Environmental Advisor to the College, provides an insight into how the specialty is striving to ensure the NHS meets its Net Zero ambitions.

Government announces ‘crackdown on NHS waste’

A new strategy is being published to radically cut the number of single-use medical devices in the health service. The Design for Life programme aims to reduce waste and achieve an NHS-wide move to sustainable alternatives.

Evaluating advances in haemostat solutions

Daniel Garrett discusses the progress achieved over 80 years of development in haemostat solutions. He provides an in-depth review of oxidised cellulose and gelatin sponge haemostats.

Rethinking procurement in decontamination

As the NHS faces considerable financial issues, Alison Arnold, provides an insight into where valuable money could be saved at hospital sites across the UK, by rethinking procurement strategies.

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CMR Surgical launches Ultrasonic Dissector

CMR Surgical has announced the launch of the Ultrasonic Dissector, a robotic advanced energy instrument delivering ultrasonic energy to cut and coagulate tissue, as part of its Versius Plus offering.

Cutting-edge, portable capnograph meets highest standards for patient safety

PROACT Medical is introducing the CAPNO-T to the UK capnography market - a cutting-edge, handheld, portable mainstream capnograph that further enhances their comprehensive range of capnography and resuscitation solutions.

New endoscopy unit to benefit patients in Cumbria

As part of a Managed Equipment Service (MES) contract, Ergéa UK has partnered with North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust (NCIC) to deliver a state-of-the-art endoscopy unit at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle.

New RFID mapping tool for more affordable tracking of healthcare assets

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First new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years

Other News

£100 million boost for adult and children’s hospices

£100 million boost for adult and children’s hospices

East Suffolk & North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to partner with Sodexo

East Suffolk & North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to partner with Sodexo

Nuffield Health awarded ‘Gold’ two years in a row for its commitment to patient safety

Nuffield Health awarded ‘Gold’ two years in a row for its commitment to patient safety

Royal Surgical College announces suite of honours and new deans

Royal Surgical College announces suite of honours and new deans

Features

Green anaesthesia: paving the way to Net Zero

Government announces ‘crackdown on NHS waste’

Evaluating advances in haemostat solutions

Rethinking procurement in decontamination

Products

CMR Surgical launches Ultrasonic Dissector

CMR Surgical launches Ultrasonic Dissector

Cutting-edge, portable capnograph meets highest standards for patient safety

Cutting-edge, portable capnograph meets highest standards for patient safety

New endoscopy unit to benefit patients in Cumbria

New endoscopy unit to benefit patients in Cumbria

New RFID mapping tool for more affordable tracking of healthcare assets

New RFID mapping tool for more affordable tracking of healthcare assets

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