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New network aims to unlock UK research potential into spinal cord injury
Leading charity Spinal Research is driving a major new initiative aimed at unlocking the UK’s potential for cutting edge research into spinal cord injury.
NHS sets out measures to improve the working lives of doctors
In a huge push to improve the lives of tens of thousands of postgraduate doctors, NHS England is pledging to enhance choice and flexibility with rotas, while reducing payroll errors and the financial burden of course fees.
BHR Biosynex opens state-of-the-art facility to support growth of point of care testing
BHR Biosynex has welcomed over sixty guests representing NHS Trusts, private healthcare companies, and the in vitro diagnostics industry, for the official opening of its new state-of-the-art premises in Nuneaton.
Children and young adults to benefit from personalised immunotherapy
Children and young adults with a form of leukaemia that develops rapidly are set to benefit after NICE has recommended an innovative, life-extending treatment where the person’s own immune cells are modified to fight the cancer.
ABHI Launches 2024 US Accelerator with Trade Visit to Maryland and Minnesota
The Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) is set support its latest group of UK HealthTech innovators on its first major US trade visit this year, under its flagship US Accelerator programme.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust enhances bed management and patient flow
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust has successfully implemented Alcidion’s Miya Precision platform to streamline bed management workflow across seven community hospitals in Worcestershire.
NIHR funded study offers hope for targeted treatment of long COVID
An NIHR and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funded study has revealed that long COVID leads to ongoing inflammation which can be detected in blood.
Global breast cancer report finds inequities persist
A new Lancet Commission has set out recommendations to tackle urgent global challenges in breast cancer. Supported by the NIHR, the Commission reveals that despite significant improvements inequities persist.
Urgent need to tackle 'delayed discharges'
Figures from the Liberal Democrats show that up to one in three hospital beds in England are taken up by 'delayed discharge' patients.
Three in four NHS staff struggled with mental health in the past year
A survey conducted by NHS Charities Together found that over three in four (76%) NHS staff have experienced a mental health condition in the last year.
System working laying the groundwork for improved dementia diagnosis but more to be done
Integrated care systems are enabling the improvement of dementia diagnosis by supporting collaborative working across the health and care system.
Causes of death to be scrutinised in revamp of death certificates
From September, medical examiners will look at the cause of death in all cases that have not been referred to the coroner in a move designed to help strengthen safeguards and prevent criminal activity.
Government seeks views on Duty of Candour
A new call for evidence launched by the government is aiming to capture views on how the duty of candour is honoured, monitored and enforced.
Bosch and Randox invest heavily in the Vivalytic analysis platform
Bosch has agreed on a strategic partnership with Randox Laboratories, a leading diagnostic and medical technology company, with the goal of making fast and highly precise diagnostics accessible at the point of care.
Previous care experience doesn’t increase nursing students’ compassion, finds a new study
A new study has found that nursing students’ compassion is not increased by previous paid care experience, which discredits the idea that they should have care experience before embarking on training.
Discovery of how limiting damage from an asthma attack could stop disease
Scientists at King’s have discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment that could prevent the life-threatening disease.
NHS staff deliver performance improvements despite record demand
The NHS exceeded its faster diagnosis cancer target for the first time in February amid record demand, according to new figures.
Diagnostic checks rolled out to 160 sites under CDC programme
The latest statistics show that patients have benefited from over 7 million tests, checks and scans delivered through CDC funding across England.
ESGE Days 2024, Symposium – ‘Elevating Endoscopy: Inspiring Progress and Innovation’
PENTAX Medical EMEA and Women in Endoscopy have announced their first joint symposium on April 25th, which will take place at ESGE Days 2024.
Thousands of doctors could be considering leaving UK practice
Factors driving thousands of doctors to consider leaving the UK have been revealed in new research published by the General Medical Council (GMC).
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