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New European health leaders network launched
Health care leaders from across Europe will share best practice after being brought together under a new network called Sciana.
Doctors use 3D printing technology for complex hip replacement
Leading doctors at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon have used the latest 3D printing technology to help a patient with a rare hip deformity walk without pain.
Rebrand for Activa Healthcare
Activa Healthcare, a leader in compression hosiery and wound care, will be known as L&R from July this year.
Collaboration is key for NCRI
The National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) has launched a new five-year strategy and wants to accelerate progress in cancer research through collaboration.
New ambulatory care unit opens at Frimley Park Hospital
A new dedicated ambulatory emergency care unit (AECU) has opened at Frimley Park Hospital.
Research shows rise in emergency admissions for young children
The number of babies and young children admitted to hospital in an emergency has grown by almost a third over the past decade, according to a new study by the Nuffield Trust and Health Foundation.
A&E departments to get more funding
Seventy accident and emergency departments will benefit from additional funding after the Department of Health announced the allocation of almost £56 million.
East Kent Hospitals’ using latest technology to fight infection
Technology which can be used to detect different types of bacteria and fungi is being used by East Kent Hospitals.
Royal Surrey launches new lung cancer study
A study looking into weight loss in patients with incurable lung cancer has started at Royal Surrey County Hospital.
Smart bandage trials could take place within a year
Trials of smart bandages that can detect how a wound is healing could take place within the next year.
GAMA reveals plans for £2m R&D facility
GAMA Healthcare, a leader in the manufacture and development of infection prevention products for the healthcare sector, has outlined plans to build a new research and development facility in the Greetland area of Halifax.
Parents of neo-natal babies updated on progress via video
The new Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow is using personalised video technology to help parents stay connected with their babies.
New static PET scanner is first in the country
A new state-of-the-art static PET/CT scanner that has been installed in Poole Hospital is the first in the country.
NHS Digital appoints new CEO
Sarah Wilkinson has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of NHS Digital.
Scientists join forces to tackle RAS
Cancer Research UK and the Cancer Research Technology Pioneer Fund (CPF) have committed £2.5 million in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the US to tackle one of the toughest challenges in cancer.
Salford consultant develops new device to help detect bowel cancer
A new device that could help improve bowel cancer detection and treatment has been developed by a consultant at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust.
Nurses could strike over low pay
The Royal College of Nursing is consulting its members about the possibility of taking industrial action in protest over pay.
New treatment for stroke patients in England
NHS England has outlined plans for new advanced emergency treatment which will benefit an estimated 8,000 stroke patients a year.
£1.8m to be spent on radiotherapy care at MTW
Almost £2 million will be spent on modernising radiotherapy care at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW).
Improvements made by Kent and Medway NHS Trust
England’s chief inspector of hospitals has found that the services provided by Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust have improved following the latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission.
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