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EBME Expo interview: protecting vulnerable infants
Speaking to CSJ’s Editor in an exclusive interview, at EBME Expo 2025, Löwenstein Medical’s Richard Glover highlighted the latest advances in neonatal ventilation.
EBME Expo interview: Sustainability and safety high on the agenda for UK hospitals
At EBME Expo, sustainability and safety were high on the agenda. The refurbishment and repair of medical devices is an important aspect in delivering a more sustainable NHS, reducing waste and costs for healthcare providers.
Investigation finds patients suffer harm as electronic communications fail to support their safe discharge from hospital
Patients are coming to harm due to failures in the way critical clinical information is electronically communicated when they are discharged from hospital, according to HSSIB’s latest report.
£3.1 billion paid out in NHS compensation claims
NHS Resolution’s Annual Report for 2024/25 shows that it received 14,428 new clinical negligence claims and reported incidents in 2024/25. £3.1 billion was paid out in 2024/25 for compensation and associated costs on all of NHS Resolution’s clinical schemes, compared to £2.8 billion in 2023/24. £1.3 billion of the total clinical negligence payments in 2024/25 related to maternity.
Woman undergoes uterine transposition surgery, conceives, and gives birth to healthy baby
In one of the first cases in the world, a baby was born at Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital (RMC), in Israel, to a woman who had undergone uterine transposition surgery. This ground-breaking procedure is designed to preserve fertility in women diagnosed with cancer in the pelvic organs before undergoing radiation treatment. This baby is the sixth in the world born to a woman who has undergone this procedure.
“Forever chemicals” linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
Exposure to a class of synthetic chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - often called “forever chemicals” - may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study led by Mount Sinai researchers.
A breath test could help us detect blood cancers
Molecules exhaled in the breath may help detect blood cancer, according to new research from Queen Mary University of London. The findings could enable the development of a blood cancer breathalyser, providing a rapid, low-cost way to detect disease. This tool may be particularly useful for areas with limited access to specialist equipment or expertise.
The COVID-19 pandemic may have aged our brains, according to a new study
A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that the COVID-19 pandemic may have accelerated people’s brain health, even if they were never infected with the virus.
Advancing gene therapy to address deafness
Using gene therapy to treat hereditary deafness is safe and effective in both children and adults, according to new findings from a multicentre clinical trial.
Government rolls out RSV vaccine to protect premature babies
Thousands of premature babies at risk of life-threatening infection can now be protected against the common respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this winter, with a single long-lasting injection available on the NHS for the first time.
Boost in support for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome or ME
Patients living with debilitating conditions are set to receive improved care closer to home. The government has committed to changing attitudes and transforming care for patients with ME/CFS, according to the government.
Health bosses 'won't be rewarded for failure' under new regulations, says government
NHS managers who commit serious misconduct will not be able to take up other senior NHS roles, under plans to boost patient safety. The new proposals set out by the Department of Health and Social Care will mean any leader who silences whistleblowers or behaves unacceptably will be banned from returning to a health service position.
EBME Expo interview: the need for education on patient warming
Perioperative hypothermia is associated with poorer patient outcomes – including increased risks of surgical site infection, cardiac complications and bleeding, as well as an associated increase in treatment costs, prolonged hospitalisation and mortality. The issue was an important topic of discussion at EBME Expo.
EBME Expo interview: how smart technologies are advancing emergency care
At EBME Expo, CSJ’s editor caught up with Vicky Roberts, from ZOLL, to discuss the latest digital advances for the EBME sector. ZOLL develops and markets medical devices and software solutions that help advance emergency care and save lives. High on the agenda at EBME Expo was the need to increase clinical and operational efficiencies through the effective management of smart medical devices.
EMBE Expo interview: how can Trusts improve asset tracking?
At EBME Expo, Chris Williams, from Idox, spoke to CSJ about the key trends and innovation taking place around real-time tracking in healthcare. Idox’s iAssets solution has been successfully deployed across numerous NHS Trusts, including Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where it has improved asset tracking and maintenance processes.
Central Medical Supplies supports new NICU
Sandwell and Birmingham NHS Trust has purchased neonatal equipment from Central Medical Supplies (CMS), for the new neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick, which opened at the end of last year. CMS is a specialist supplier of neonatal and developmental care products.
UK Biobank Unlocks Health Insights with Over 100,000 MRI Scans
UK Biobank has announced a major milestone in one of the world’s most ambitious medical research initiatives: over 100,000 participants have now undergone whole-body MRI scans using 1.5T and 3T MRI systems from Siemens Healthineers.
Leadership transition announced at Wassenburg UK
Wassenburg UK has announced a significant leadership change. The current MD Rakesh Javer departs at the end of July to embark on an exciting new chapter in his career.
GMC survey reveals over a fifth of trainee doctors feel hesitant about escalating patient care and highlights pressure on educators
New data published by the General Medical Council (GMC) reveals that more than one in five trainee doctors have felt hesitant about escalating patient care.
UK distribution deal for new prostate biopsy technology bringing safety and comfort during prostate screenings
A ground-breaking medical device designed to improve the safety and comfort during prostate biopsies is now available to more healthcare providers across the UK, thanks to a new distribution agreement.
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