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The countdown is on: virtual.MEDICA + virtual.COMPAMED
The countdown is on: virtual.MEDICA + virtual.COMPAMED hit the starting line with a full programme and innovations from around 1,400 exhibitors.- News
London Clinic uses artificial intelligence to advance colonoscopy
The London Clinic is pioneering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve detection of colorectal polyps.- News
Government expands asymptomatic testing for COVID-19
Over half a million rapid-turnaround lateral flow tests will be sent out by NHS Test and Trace to local public health leaders this week, signalling the next phase of the Government’s plan to expand asymptomatic testing for COVID-19.- News
CSJ November Issue Available Now!
The November 2020 issue of the Clinical Services Journal has landed on desks and is now available via our website and the app!- News
GPs say elderly are not seeking help for potential cancer symptoms
53% of GPs say they are concerned that fewer older adults are contacting them with symptoms compared to before the pandemic, according to new findings from Cancer Research UK.- News
New Epsom and St Helier hospital given green light
As part of the Government’s health infrastructure plan to build 40 new hospitals by 2030, a state-of-the-art hospital will be built in Sutton with district health services remaining in modernised buildings at Epsom and St Helier.- News
Law firms join forces to launch Major Trauma Group
A new national service will assist people affected by major trauma and raise awareness of issues faced by patients.- News
Londoners to get NHS urgent and emergency care with 111 First
The Royal London Hospital Accident and Emergency department (A&E) has been piloting an initiative which will change how people access parts of emergency care in London.- News
Hospital floors are hotspot for bacteria
A study has highlighted the need to improve infection prevention efforts and environmental cleaning in hospitals.- News
AfPP launches campaign to recognise supportive perioperative teams
Does your perioperative team go above and beyond to encourage a supportive and positive culture? If so, you could be in with the chance of becoming the 2021 Face of The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP).- News
NHS strengthens mental health support for staff
NHS staff will get rapid access to expanded mental health services that are being rolled out across the country as part of efforts to deal with the second wave of coronavirus.- News
Organisations must learn from radiation incidents, says CQC
The CQC's annual report on how it enforces the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations has been published. The report provides data on the number of notifications of errors where patients have received unintended exposure of radiation.- News
Facial surgeons support bill banning cosmetic procedures on under 18s
The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS) has welcomed the private members’ bill that would make it illegal to give botox or dermal fillers to anyone under 18 for cosmetic purposes.- News
Study highlights risk factors of prolapsed disc post-surgery
Data from one of the world’s largest spine study, which analysed the reoccurrence and risk factors of prolapsed disc post-surgery, has been presented at this year’s EUROSPINE conference by London Norwich Spine Clinic.- News
COVID disruption hits training for eight in ten doctors
More than 80% of doctors in training say disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic reduced their access to the learning they need to progress their careers, according to a General Medical Council (GMC) survey.- News
Annual Hospital Outpatient report published for 2019/20
NHS Digital has published the annual Hospital Outpatient Activity report, covering outpatient activity in the NHS and NHS-commissioned activity in the independent sector.- News
Risk of heart complications after major surgery investigated
One in five high-risk patients undergoing major non-cardiac surgery will develop one or more heart complications within a year.- News
Treatments to be fast-tracked through international collaboration
NHS patients could have quicker access to the next generation of cutting-edge treatments thanks to the UK teaming up with other countries to fast-track the approval process.- News
Diabetes UK launches online events discussing COVID-19 pandemic
The first edition of the new Diabetes UK Professional Conference: Online Series will feature eight events taking place from 13 October to 25 November 2020.- News
First UK patient support group for people with NTM lung disease
A new charity devoted to empowerment, education and advocacy for people with non-tuberculous mycobacteria lung disease (NTM-LD) has been launched.- News
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