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NHS & NICE plan to adopt innovative tech quicker

NHS patients in England will benefit from faster access to the most innovative and cutting-edge medical technologies under new plans.

NHS announces 143 hospitals to roll out ‘Martha’s Rule’ in next step in major patient safety initiative

The NHS has announced the 143 hospital sites that will test and roll out Martha’s Rule in its first year.

COVID-19 eliminated a decade of progress in global level of life expectancy

The latest edition of the World Health Statistics, released by the World Health Organization (WHO), reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic reversed the trend of steady gain in life expectancy at birth and healthy life expectancy at birth (HALE).

WHO updates list of drug-resistant bacteria most threatening to human health

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its updated Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024, featuring 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grouped into critical, high and medium categories for prioritisation.

Greater Manchester hospital increases overall MRI capacity by 100% with installation of new suite

Tameside Hospital has worked with long-term partner, Canon Medical, to deliver a bespoke solution to the growing demand for diagnostic imaging in the region.

Liver screening service launched at Benenden Hospital

The launch of a new liver ultrasound screening service at Benenden Hospital, a private healthcare provider in Kent, is the first of its kind in South East England and sees patients avoid extensive NHS waiting lists and attend fewer appointments.

Innovative CT scanners made available to support people with complex conditions

Nuffield Health’s Parkside and Cancer Centre London hospitals in Wimbledon are seeing patients using two new innovative CT scanners that support people with specialist health conditions through advanced technology.

MedTech manufacturer wins Medilink Midlands Award

Medical device manufacturer, Pennine Healthcare, has achieved recognition for sustainability, at the Medilink Midlands Awards 2024.

New training facility for NHS Scotland workforce

Health Secretary Neil Gray has opened the NHS Scotland Academy Skills and Simulation Centre at Clydebank’s Golden Jubilee University National Hospital.

Portakabin delivers endoscopy suite to Rugby

Portakabin has delivered an endoscopy suite to provide better access to vital diagnostic procedures to the Rugby community.

New podcast: Developing an easy, accessible way to support young people with Crohn’s disease

Aston University’s Dr. Cassie Screti has joined the latest Aston Originals Health Matters podcast, recorded for World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day, to discuss a new online tool to help young people better manage Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Heart research breakthroughs under threat from funding shortfall

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is calling on the Government to commit to increase funding to safeguard the future of UK cardiovascular research and drive advances in some of the country’s biggest killers, including heart disease and stroke.

West Suffolk hospital cuts waiting list with new technology integration

DrDoctor, a leading patient engagement platform (PEP) supplier, has announced a new integration partnership with MBI Health (MBI), a leading organisation for elective care automation and performance improvement.

Health tech rebrand signals expansion through acquisition

Surgical instrument track and trace software, FingerPrint Medical, and clinical data analytics platform, Net Solving, are set to rebrand as its owners unveil plans to expand its product offering through acquisition.

NHS to increase use of 'virtual wards'

​The NHS is set to increase virtual ward use, as new analysis shows that 9,000 hospital admissions have been avoided in the South East in the past year as a result of the initiative.

Patients to benefit from largest expansion of choice in a decade

Patients could benefit from a wider range of healthcare services as the government announces its intention to roll out the biggest expansion of choice in the NHS in a decade.

£85 million pledged to tackle antibiotic emergency

A package of up to £85 million to support the international community in tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, a global issue that makes infections difficult or impossible to treat, has been announced by the UK government.

Erbe opens new sustainable production facilities

Erbe Elektromedizin has inaugurated a new production and development building in Rangendingen, Germany, after three years of construction. At 90 million euros, the new 25,000 m² building is the largest single investment in the company's history and represents another important part in the global network.

Pioneering London Ambulance Service trial hailed as one of most important heart studies of 2023

Ground-breaking research which found the majority of people whose hearts have stopped have the same chance of surviving if taken to the nearest hospital rather than a specialist cardiac arrest centre has been hailed one of the most important studies of last year.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals to host National HealthTech Research Centre Network

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been chosen to host a new Government-funded national HealthTech Research Centre Network.

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