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£1 million invested in world’s first scalp cooling research centre
Scalp cooling specialist, Paxman, and the University of Huddersfield have signed a five-year research and collaboration agreement covering the Paxman Scalp Cooling Research Centre, a new multidisciplinary research group at the University of Huddersfield.
SWASFT staff sleep rough for charity
Paramedics and emergency care assistants from South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) Swindon Station are set to sleep out rough for 24 hours to highlight the issue of homelessness this week.
Hospital launches new specialist centre for robotics
The London Clinic, a private hospital and charity on London’s Harley Street, is the first private hospital in the UK to launch a specialist robotics centre, called The London Clinic Centre for Robotics.
New initiative aims to improve care and save lives
A major overhaul of cancer screening has been launched as part the NHS Long Term Plan’s drive to improve care and save lives.
Poole Hospital shortlisted for national flu award
Poole Hospital is up for a prestigious national flu award after 90% of its frontline clinical staff - who deal directly with patients – were vaccinated against flu over the winter months.
Placing encephalitis treatment on the clinical radar
World Encephalitis Day is taking place this year on 22 February 2019. Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain that affects up to 6000 people in the UK every year.
£1.25 million awarded to pioneering musculoskeletal disorder innovations
SBRI Healthcare has awarded £1.25 million to help fund the development of 13 separate innovations relating to musculoskeletal disorder and dentistry, oral health and oral cancers.
New code of conduct announced for NHS AI systems
A new code of conduct for artificial intelligence (AI) and other data-driven technologies aims to ensure that only the best and safest systems are used by the NHS.
New rapid test for sepsis could save thousands of lives
Researchers at the University of Strathclyde have developed a low cost test for earlier diagnosis of sepsis which they claim could save thousands of lives.
UK emergency services urged to "harness every technological tool available"
The effective digital transformation of the UK’s emergency services is essential if it is to continue to provide the best possible blue light services, the general manager of public safety & defence at telent has warned.
Topol Report highlights importance of digital technology in NHS
The Topol Review, an independent report on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, was released on 11 February 2019, outlining how digital technology may affect the future of healthcare and NHS staff.
Tinnitus under the spotlight at Royal Surrey
Health professionals and patients were given the opportunity to learn more about the latest developments in treating Tinnitus in a seminar at Royal Surrey to mark National Tinnitus Week.
GAMA Healthcare named in Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200
GAMA Healthcare, a leading supplier of disinfectant wipes and infection prevention solutions to the NHS, has been named in the Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 for the third year running.
‘First of its kind’ cone beam CT scanner installed at Leicester
The world’s newest head and neck cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanner, featuring patented Metal Artefact Reduction, a 120kV generator and the very latest advances in radiographer assistance, has been installed at Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI).
New digital X-ray room could speed up procedure times
Royal Philips has launched a new premium digital X-ray room with improved workflow and enhanced patient positioning tools in a bid to help reduce patient waiting times.
GMC appoints medical education expert to new post
The General Medical Council (GMC) has appointed Professor Sue Carr as its first deputy medical director, a newly-created post to help shape future education and training for doctors.
Royal Colleges support Fight Fatigue campaign
The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Emergency Medicine are supporting the national Fight Fatigue campaign to help raise awareness of fatigue amongst NHS healthcare staff.
‘Roaming’ cancer service is boost for thousands of cancer patients
An innovative new service, which will benefit thousands of cancer patients every year at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has just been launched.
Complaints about doctors drop by 8%
A report on the state of medical education and practice published by the GMC, reveals that complaints about doctors dropped by 8% in 2017.
Work begins on advanced healthcare diagnostic centre
Liverpool is to be the site of the flagship HQ of Rutherford Diagnostics, located in Knowledge Quarter Liverpool (KQ Liverpool) at Liverpool City Council’s £1 billion Paddington Village Development.
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