FEATURE ARTICLES

CSJ speaks to UK-based Mediplus, a specialist in pelvic floor treatments, about incontinence in women, the associated risks with surgical mesh and how they can be eliminated by using non-surgical treatments.

High on the agenda at the Knowlex Infection Prevention & Control conference was the need to tackle gram negative infections and the rising threat posed by antimicrobial resistance. Louise Frampton reports.

Antimicrobial resistance is an increasingly serious threat to global public health, requiring action across government and society. The consequences of superbugs spreading through hospitals are extremely serious, but help is at hand, says Mike Sullivan, managing director of GOJO Industries-Europe.

Clinical and medical engineering teams face a daily battle to locate equipment. A white paper from Harland Simon explains the benefits of using RFID technology to track and manage medical devices.

Kate Woodhead considers how staffing issues within the NHS can be addressed.

Surgical site infections cost the NHS around £758 million every year and contribute to the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance. Suzanne Callander finds out how the use of incise drapes can help reduce the risk of infection.

Stuart Campbell, clinical sales development manager of the neurological products division, at Renishaw, discusses key trends in the use of robotics in neurosurgery.

The Clinical Services Journal looks at the challenges and priorities which must be addressed to achieve more integrated, effective and sustainable care, as outlined by the NHS Confederation.

Pathology services will become strategically more, not less, important as we move into a world of preventive medicine. Paul Lindsell, from MindMetre Research, argues against the case for consolidation and calls for increased investment.

Adult social care is reported to be facing a £1.9 billion funding gap in 2017. A number of organisations have highlighted an urgent need for increased funding in order to relieve the pressure on health services.

The Accelerated Access Review final report, commissioned by the Government, has outlined a number of key recommendations to improve the adoption of innovation in the NHS.

As the NHS faces unprecedented pressures, concerns have been raised that hospital-acquired infections will rise and patient safety will be compromised.

Kate Woodhead RGN DMS provides an insight into the latest evidence and guidance on patient warming to improve outcomes following surgery.

Scalp cooling is changing the face of cancer, by helping thousands of people keep their hair while undergoing treatment for chemotherapy.

Ed Littlewood, from Renishaw’s medical and dental products division, discusses medical applications of 3D printing and the potential of the technology to improve procedures and aid patient recovery.

A legal ruling has highlighted the importance of ensuring patients are given sufficient information to make informed decisions about their treatment options.

An investigation by the Care Quality Commission has found widespread failure to properly investigate and learn from patient deaths, resulting in lost opportunities to improve care.

UEG Week provided an insight into the latest research in gastroenterology, including somesurprising findings concerning the impact of wheat protein on inflammation beyond the gut, as well as its contribution to the development of bowel-related inflammatory conditions.

Keeping pace with technological advancements requires considerable capital expenditure. It is becoming essential for hospitals to seek new and sustainable ways of investing in new technology. Chris Wilkinson reports.

‘What is good for the heart is also good for the brain’, according to experts on dementia, yet more than a quarter of the British public are unable to correctly identify any potentially modifiable risk factor for developing dementia.