RECENT NEWS

The results of the latest annual survey of hospital inpatients published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) show patient satisfaction levels are largely unchanged since 2022 but remain significantly worse than pre-pandemic.

Whether dialysis is the best option for kidney failure and, if so, when to start, may deserve more careful consideration, according to a new study.

Families have reported missing paediatric appointments because of the financial cost associated with attending one, which averages at £35 per visit.

The health benefits of spending time in the sun could outweigh the risks for those living in areas with limited sunshine, a study suggests.

Weight loss surgery may reduce the risk of developing heart failure for people living with obesity by improving blood flow through their heart muscle, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.

Early life exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ in the environment permanently disrupts the gut microbiome in mice, contributing to the development of metabolic disease in later life, according to new research.

The promising results from a 12-month NHS trial of Leukomed Sorbact for wound care in caesarean surgery (CS) have been published by NHS Supply Chain.

Learnings from a Horizon Europe roadshow event in Glasgow must be embraced if Scotland is to fully capitalise upon the £80bn research, development and innovation programme, says InnoScot Health.

Patient engagement specialist, Healthcare Communications, part of Webex, has partnered with Deep Medical to integrate an AI solution into its communications platform to reduce missed appointments, improve waiting times and drive down health inequalities.

Over 14,000 people to benefit after NICE published final guidance recommending abaloparatide as an option for treating osteoporosis after menopause, if there is a very high risk of fracture.

The NHS is launching a campaign to highlight the many healthcare career options available through UCAS clearing. Students reconsidering their choices after receiving their grades this week will still have access to a multitude of health professions, including nursing and midwifery.​

PDI International, a manufacturer of innovative and sustainable infection control solutions, has announced its seamless transition from the Medical Device Directive (MDD 93/42/EEC) to the more stringent requirements of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR 2017/745).

New polling published by the Health Foundation and undertaken by Ipsos shows that only 28% of the public think the NHS is providing a good service nationally, 6 percentage points less than in 2023, and the lowest since the Health Foundation started asking this question in 2021.

NHS patients living with a genetic blood disorder are set to be among the first in the world to benefit from a “life-changing” gene-editing treatment which offers hope of a cure.

NHS staff working in A&E departments are in the middle of their busiest summer ever with a total of 4.6 million attendances over the last 2 months – higher than any other June and July, new figures show.

Insight and data-driven health technology provider, Athera Healthcare has announced the acquisition of hospital management systems’ experts, Newgate Technology.

Years of worsening levels of satisfaction and burnout are leading doctors to ‘take matters into their own hands’ to improve their wellbeing and reduce potential risk to patient care, the General Medical Council (GMC) warns in a new report.

Healthcare leaders from Blackpool Council and NHS Trust, Samira Ben Omar Associates, and Barts Health NHS Trust, will explore the issue of narrowing health inequalities as part of a webinar in September.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has announced it has provisionally decided to fine Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd (Advanced) £6.09m, following an initial finding that the provider failed to implement measures to protect the personal information of 82,946 people, including some sensitive personal information.

Taking place on the 1st and 2nd of October, at London’s Excel, Future Surgery is delivered in partnership between CloserStill Media and the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England). The event encourages shared insights and professional development, enabling the entire perioperative team to reflect, and explore how technology and new ways of working are revolutionising patient care and outcomes in the UK and worldwide.