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Third of patients on 'soups and shakes' diet enter remission for Type 2 diabetes
One-third of participants with type 2 diabetes who complete the NHS England Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission programme, involving the ‘soups and shakes’ diet, enter remission, new research shows.
Antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea cases are on the rise
New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) highlights a concerning rise in antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea infections in England.
Libraries supporting more people to use NHS App
The NHS has announced a new partnership with libraries across England to help more people access online health services and use the NHS App.
Smallpox vaccination in childhood could offer protection against monkeypox clade II viruses, study finds
A study published in Eurosurveillance has found that prior smallpox vaccination in childhood could protect against infections caused by monkeypox virus (MPXV) clade II in men.
NHS England and Medical Schools Council to join forces to manage the Specialised Foundation Programme recruitment process for 2025
NHS England and the Medical Schools Council have launched a new partnership that will give students the opportunity to apply directly to medical schools for certain Specialised Foundation Programmes in England.
CHEC completes fit out of new ophthalmology hospital
CHEC, a provider of community healthcare, has completed the fit out of its new community ophthalmology hospital in Leeds.
Engineers develop new material for bone grafts
A research team from the University of Waterloo, in Canada, has developed a new material that shares many of the same traits as bone tissue. Using it in 3D printers provides a new and innovative treatment option for patients undergoing major skeletal repair and reconstructive surgery.
Framework Agreement helps NHS tackle waiting list backlog
NHS SBS has designed an Insourcing of Clinical Services framework agreement to help the NHS secure extra clinical capacity, enabling Trusts to retain capacity planning in-house and ensure patients can be seen within the Trust.
Weight loss drug’s heart benefits extend to people with heart failure
The anti-obesity medication semaglutide may help to prevent heart attacks and other major adverse cardiac events among overweight people who have cardiovascular disease, whether or not they also have heart failure, according to a new study led by UCL’s Professor John Deanfield.
UK among worst performing high income countries on waits for hospital care
A new report published by the Health Foundation has found that the UK’s performance on hospital-based care is consistently languishing near the bottom in a public survey of 10 high income countries.
Hot topics announced for ESC Congress 2024
Experts in cardiovascular medicine will be gathering at the annual ESC Congress at the end of this month. Taking place in London on 30 August - 2 September 2024, the event will highlight the latest in cardiovascular research.
Mpox outbreak declared a public health emergency of international concern
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR).
New study shows difficulty of diagnosing Long COVID
A new study has found that most routine laboratory tests are not reliable for diagnosing Long COVID, also known as Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC).
New Education Lead appointment announced at leading UK organisation for perioperative practitioners
The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) has appointed experienced health professional Jennifer Maher as its Education Lead, a new role introduced to develop and improve its educational offering to its members.
Clinical Entrepreneur Programme invites NHS Scotland innovators to sign up for intro webinar
Scottish healthcare innovators are being encouraged to sign up for a webinar introducing them to the unique NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP) and its tailored learning benefits aimed at catalysing their ambitions.
Double environmental certification success for Serchem
A Shropshire-based hygiene and decontamination global leader is celebrating a double success in its ongoing commitment to meet high environmental standards.
Avensys and Probo Medical partnership delivers new comprehensive service offering
Clinical engineering specialist, Avensys, has recently forged a strategic partnership with Probo Medical to offer NHS and private hospitals a single provider of EBME and Diagnostic Imaging services.
Inpatient survey: More people report poor discharge experiences
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.
For some older adults with kidney failure, dialysis may not be the best option
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.
Paediatricians call for fund to help lower-income families attend healthcare appointments
Families have reported missing paediatric appointments because of the financial cost associated with attending one, which averages at £35 per visit.
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