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3D bioprinter wins Grand Award of Design 2019

A 3D bioprinter for human tissue has been awarded The Grand Award of Design 2019.

Nanosonics to host an ultrasound probe decontamination event

Nanosonics is hosting a complimentary event in May featuring six independent speakers presenting on topics relating to the latest decontamination developments in an ultrasound environment.

Scalp cooling specialist expands into Japanese market

A medical brand based in Huddersfield that specialises in preventing hair loss for chemotherapy patients is launching its products in Japan following regulatory approval.

Health chiefs urge: Get checked for ‘silent killer’

Clinicians who fear there could be up to 4000 people living in the eastern region with a deadly but curable condition are urging them to take action.

Record sales for ABHI UK Pavilion at Arab Health 2020

Over two thirds of space at the ABHI UK Pavilion at Arab Health 2020 has been sold within the first 48 hours of being on sale - the fastest sales to date for the association.

Funding announced for pioneering brain surgery

Pioneering brain surgery that allows children who are deaf to experience the sensation of hearing for the first time is being made routinely available, NHS England has announced.

Annual NHS cancer checks top two million for the first time

For the first time last year, the NHS in England carried out more than two million checks on people who feared they might have cancer.

MEDISAFE WINS QUEEN’S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE UK-based Manufacturer Recognised for Infection Prevention Product Innovation

Bishop's Stortford, UK -- Medisafe UK Ltd. today announced that the business has received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation. This is the second Queen’s Award received by the company, with the maker of infection prevention washing-disinfecting systems and related consumables being recognised in 2015 with an International Trade Award.

Research highlights improvements in cardiovascular risk for women developing Type 2 diabetes

A Diabetes UK-funded study suggests that Type 2 diabetes leads to a smaller increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease for women today than it has done in the past.

Rising demand in cancer diagnostics

NHS England has asked Sir Mike Richards to lead a review of the current cancer screening programmes and diagnostic capacity. The review is set to further improve the delivery of screening programmes and modernise and expand diagnostic capacity.

‘Exciting new development’ opened at Poole Hospital

An enhanced unit, which will reduce waiting times for gynaecology patients, has been officially opened at Poole Hospital.

Getinge to host vascular and endovascular workshops

Getinge will host a series of (endo) vascular workshops, supported by Vascular International at Charing Cross Symposium taking place from 16-18 April 2019, Olympia Grand, London UK.

NHS in drive to prevent stillbirths

Pregnant women are to be offered specialist stop smoking referrals as part of NHS action to reduce stillbirths, which has already resulted in at least 160 babies’ lives being saved.

NHS thanks staff for record winter performance

NHS staff provided timely, high quality care to a record numbers of people in England this winter, according to official figures published in April 2019.

Leicester completes digital transformation

March 2019 saw the end of CR Radiography at Leicester General Hospital’s (LGH) radiology department with the installation of two state-of-the-art DR Mobiles and the last of three fully automated X-ray rooms.

Temporary minor injuries unit created at NHS Lothian

The creation of a temporary minor injuries unit (MIU) at one of Scotland’s busiest hospitals has had an immediate positive impact.

Welsh NHS patient praises proton beam therapy treatment

One of the first patients in the UK to receive high-energy proton beam therapy has today praised UK oncologists for embracing proton beam therapy and the transformative effects it has had on his treatment.

Poole Hospital goes ‘virtual’ with new fracture clinic

Poole Hospital fracture patients are to benefit from fewer hospital visits and shorter waiting times with a new ‘virtual’ fracture clinic.

NHS Lothian increases capacity with mobile endoscopy suite

A UK medical technology company is helping a Lothian hospital increase its capacity for endoscopy examinations and reduce waiting times for patients.

“No room for complacency” in addressing age discrimination in breast cancer care

In its latest report, the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) is calling for greater awareness surrounding age inequalities in breast cancer care and treatment.

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