RECENT NEWS
Calls to tackle tuberculosis in the European Region
On World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2023, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe are issuing a sobering warning that, despite having the tools to end TB, the European Region remains a long way from meeting its 'End TB Strategy' targets of reducing TB incidence by 80% and TB deaths by 90% before 2030.
Government sets out strategy to protect NHS from cyber attacks
The Government has published a new cyber security strategy aimed at protecting the NHS from attacks to vital infrastructure and systems.
Guy’s and St Thomas’ captures environmental pollution from anaesthetic gases
Anaesthetic gases globally are responsible for an estimated 3.1M tonnes of CO2e emissions every year. However, the results of a study by Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust shows that polluting anaesthetic gases can be captured efficiently.
UK GPs suffering unsustainable workplace pressures
UK GPs experience the highest stress and lowest job satisfaction compared to GPs in 9 other high-income countries, according to new analysis of Commonwealth Fund data from the Health Foundation. Just a decade earlier UK GPs were among the most satisfied of any country.
HEE publishes new strategy to support healthcare educators
Health Education England has published a new strategy to ensure that the NHS has a sustainable supply of educators to support the development of the healthcare workforce.
Royal Papworth Hospital set to be first in UK to use Versius for thoracic surgery
CMR Surgical (CMR) – the global surgical robotics company – announces that Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, one of the world’s leading cardiothoracic hospitals and the UK’s main heart and lung transplant centre, has introduced the Versius Surgical Robotic System, and is set to become the first hospital in the UK to use Versius for thoracic procedures.
Global ranking for life expectancy shows decades-long UK decline
A new analysis of global rankings of life expectancy over seven decades shows the UK has done worse than all G7 countries except the US. Researchers writing in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine say that while UK life expectancy has increased in absolute terms over recent decades, other, similar countries are experiencing larger increases.
More advanced diagnostic testing is crucial for preventing Avian Flu pandemic
Dr. Nicole Robb, Assistant Professor at Warwick University, Oxford University lecturer, and co-founder of healthtech company Pictura Bio, has warned that the UK’s diagnostic testing capabilities are not advanced enough to deal with an influenza spill-over event from birds to humans quickly and efficiently. Dr Robb believes that new diagnostic technologies are needed as a priority.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust fast-tracks digital maturity
The West Midlands Trust has rapidly deployed Altera Digital Health’s Sunrise EPR solution across its three hospital sites; Worcestershire Royal, Kidderminster Hospital and Alexandra Hospital. This has enabled the Trust to quickly embark upon its digital transformation journey, improving patient safety and streamlining clinical workflows.
BTS and ICS release a model of care for specialised weaning units
British Thoracic Society (BTS) and the Intensive Care Society (ICS) have collaborated to produce a Model of Care for Specialised Weaning Units (SWU). This Model of Care document provides guidance on the standards of care, resourcing, and infrastructure for this enhanced care area.
CF AMR Syndicate launches £3 million Collaborative Discovery Programme
The Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Syndicate in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has announced a £3 million Collaborative Discovery Programme for drug discovery innovators to accelerate the development of new treatments for people with CF.
Short night-time sleep linked with nearly doubled risk of clogged leg arteries
Sleeping less than five hours a night is associated with a 74% raised likelihood of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD) compared with seven to eight hours.
NHS Scotland ‘cleans up’ anaesthetic gases
A clinically-led programme to reduce the impact of hospital theatres on the environment has resulted in a volatile anaesthetic gas being removed from the NHS Scotland supply chain. Used for anaesthesia during surgery, desflurane has a 14-year atmospheric ‘lifetime’ and a global warming potential 2,500 times greater than carbon dioxide.
State-of-the-art prehabilitation programme
The James Paget University Hospital in Norfolk is piloting a state-of-the-art prehabilitation programme that helps newly diagnosed cancer patients prepare for their treatment. Initially the service will be offered to people in the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area diagnosed with colorectal cancer with plans to extend this to other cancer patients as the pilot evolves.
Eight surgical hubs win recognition for meeting top clinical standards
Eight elective surgical hubs have been awarded accreditation as part of a pilot scheme to ensure the highest standards in clinical and operational practice.
Liver scans find one in 10 people have liver damage that could lead to deadly cancer
A new initiative to check for liver cancer in high-risk communities has been rolled out as part of a major NHS drive to catch more cancers earlier and save lives.
NHS virtual wards treat 100,000 patients in a year
More than 100,000 patients have been treated in NHS virtual wards in the last year, with 16,000 patients treated in January alone. Virtual wards allow patients to get hospital-level care at home safely and in familiar surroundings, helping speed up their recovery while freeing up hospital beds for patients that need them most.
£16 million boost for pioneering AI research
Tens of thousands of patients across the country could benefit from quicker, earlier diagnoses and more effective treatments for a range of conditions, as the Government invests nearly £16 million into pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) research.
ABHI UK Pavilion at Arab Health 2023 Marks Strongest Year to Date
The ABHI UK Pavilion at Arab Health 2023 saw its most vibrant and successful year to date, with organisers confirming record attendance.
Gut microbiome influences how lymphoma patients respond to CAR T therapy
Microorganisms live in or on almost every part of the human body and play an important role in the regulation of normal human processes. As a result, changes in the number or type of microorganisms, also known as the microbiome, can contribute to disease and altered responses to therapy, including cancer treatment.
Featured Supplier
Anetic Aid are UK market leaders in innovative design and manufacture of medical equipment to an exceptionally high standard. We source world-class materials and components, take pride in our workmanship, whilst offering second-to none customer service support and expert AnetiCare service and maintenance.
Upcoming Events
Theatres & Decontamination Conference 2024
Coventry Building Society Arena
16th May 2024
The AfPP Roadshow - Birmingham
Millennium Point, Birmingham
18th May 2024
BAUN Summer Educational Event – Essential Urology Skills
Crowne Plaza, Newcastle Stephenson Quarter
6th June 2024
The AfPP Roadshow - Exeter
University of Exeter
22nd June 2024
EBME Expo
Coventry Building Society Arena
26th - 27th June 2024
The AfPP Roadshow - Cardiff
TBA, Cardiff
13th July 2024
Access the latest issue of Clinical Services Journal on your mobile device together with an archive of back issues.
Download the FREE Clinical Services Journal app from your device's App store