RECENT NEWS
Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB accredits CHEC Accrington as a system provider of gastroenterology services
CHEC, one of the UK's first community-based providers of gastroenterology and endoscopy services, has announced its Accrington hospital has been acknowledged as an accredited provider of gastroenterology services by Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB.
MTX completes state of the art surgical hub at Clatterbridge Hospital on the Wirral
The second phase of a state of the art surgical hub at Clatterbridge Hospital on the Wirral has been completed by modern methods of construction specialist MTX, which has now created four new operating theatres able to treat up to 6000 patients each year.
EMIS names GP as Chief Medical Officer for Health
EMIS has appointed GP, Dr. Krishna Vakharia, as its Chief Medical Officer for Health after 18 months with the business.
CMR Surgical announces significant update to robot
CMR Surgical (CMR) – the global surgical robotics business – has announced the launch of vLimeLite – an integrated fluorescence imaging system to visualise ICG (Indocyanine green), which will give surgeons enhanced visualisation, where indicated.
Research recommends priorities for doctors' training in the event of future COVID-style disruption
Consistency, communication and care in doctors’ training must be prioritised should another health crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic occur, new research published by the General Medical Council (GMC) shows.
Free MDMC guidance on achieving regulatory success in UK and US
InnoScot Health will deliver a further three days of free personalised guidance for those looking to achieve regulatory approval for a medical device or in vitro diagnostics (IVD) in the UK and US.
Tackling the challenges faced by thousands of tube-feeding families
New research with families who have chosen blended diet for their tube-fed loved ones over commercial enteral formula, aims to improve clinical practice around this emerging – and emotive - area of healthcare.
EMS Healthcare appoints new Chief Executive Officer
EMS Healthcare, a leading provider of flexible medical and clinical research facilities, has announced the appointment of Dr. Clare Grace as Chief Executive Officer.
Isansys to play crucial role in major European AI project
Isansys Lifecare is playing a pivotal role in a €10 million project to develop novel personalised AI models (virtual twins) and decision support tools for atrial fibrillation related stroke.
New breast screening figures prompt fresh uptake appeal
Thousands of women are being urged to attend NHS breast screening appointments as new figures show that, despite a slight increase in uptake in the last year, over a third of women still did not take up the potentially lifesaving offer.
Over 5,500 nursing associates now working in the NHS
Since joining to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register in 2019, 5,500 nursing associates are now working in the NHS and there are more to come under the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.
Two ambulance medics a day kicked, punched, and spat at in London
Physical violence against ambulance crews in London has soared by nearly 40% in the past year, shocking new figures can reveal.
New GMC standards aim to create 'respectful, fair and compassionate workplaces'
The General Medical Council (GMC) has announced an updated version of 'Good medical practice', which details the principles, values and standards expected of doctors working in the UK. The document is described as 'the first substantial changes since 2013'.
New patient safety alert announced
A National Patient Safety Alert has been issued instructing all relevant NHS funded providers to transition to NRFit connectors for all intrathecal and epidural procedures, and delivery of regional blocks.
NHS launches national BRCA gene testing programme to identify cancer risk early
Tens of thousands of people with Jewish ancestry who are more likely to carry a genetic fault that can increase the risk of developing some cancers will receive genetic testing through a new programme announced by the NHS in England.
First look at progress on £11.5m health hub
Over 25 guests braved the January weather to have a ‘first look’ tour of the site of the King’s Lynn Health Hub on Nar Ouse Way, King’s Lynn. The centre at Nar Ouse Way is due to house a range of primary care services, as well as a maternity hub and rehabilitation therapy services from the nearby Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Start-up backed by Kidney Research UK recruits first clinical study participants
Kalium Health, a MedTech start-up backed by Kidney Research UK to develop the world’s first blood potassium rapid self-test, is now recruiting patients into a pioneering new clinical study.
Royal Papworth transforms hospital equipment tracking and traceability
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has selected Idox’s iAssets asset tracking solution to improve patient safety, clinical staff productivity, and overall efficiency. The solution will use GS1-compliant passive RFID tags to enable real-time tracking of all equipment that moves around the hospital.
RCM gives ‘cautious welcome’ to new midwife numbers
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has given a cautious welcome to figures released by NHS England showing an increase in the number of midwives working in the NHS.
OneTogether: expert insights on how to reduce surgical site infections
Experts will be gathering at the OneTogether UK Expert Conference 2024 with the aim of sharing their insights into how to reduce surgical site infections (SSIs). The conference and exhibition will take place on the 7 March 2024, at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham.
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Nova Biomedical is a world leader in point of care and critical care in-vitro diagnostics. Our products include:
Stat Profile Prime Plus®
A critical care blood gas analyser featuring maintenance-free sensors and a 22-test menu including tests for ionized magnesium (iMg), creatinine, urea, estimated plasma...
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