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Funding for global first National Centre for Child Health Technology announced

South Yorkshire Mayor, Oliver Coppard has announced the final £6m funding for the new National Centre for Child Health Technology (NCCHT) at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, a global first centre which will develop the world’s most advanced and integrated healthcare system for children and young people.

New MMC-built surgical hub leads drive to cut NHS waiting lists

The first phase of a new elective surgical hub built by MTX using fast-track modern Methods of Construction (MMC) has opened at the Clatterbridge Hospital on the Wirral.

Eakin Healthcare Surgical Team returns to BACO International 2023

Cardiff-based Eakin Healthcare Surgical division (part of the Eakin Healthcare Group) are returning to BACO International 2023 to showcase their range of specialist surgical solutions for ENT procedures.

Webinar highlights importance of air decontamination in healthcare environments

A free CPD-accredited webinar for IPC professionals, Facilities and Estates will be hosted by PDI International to highlight why effective air decontamination is crucial to protect the health of both healthcare workers and patients in hospitals and support staff in implementing best practices.

AI diagnostic test accurately identifies known respiratory viruses in minutes

Nicolas Shiaelis and Dr Nicole Robb, Oxford University scientists and co-founders of health tech company Pictura Bio, have developed a world-first diagnostic, test powered by artificial intelligence, that can identify known respiratory viruses such as influenza and COVID-19 within five minutes from just one nasal or throat swab.

Medilink North of England Healthcare Business Awards shortlists announced

The first round of judging in the 2023 Medilink NOE Healthcare Business Awards has been completed and the Medtech companies that submitted entries have now learned if they have made the shortlist for their category.

Patients to benefit from major NHS surgical capacity boost

Hundreds of thousands more patients will benefit from NHS treatment by next year thanks to dozens of new surgical spaces, the Government has announced.

Health and Social Care Secretary meets MND researchers to accelerate search for cure

People with motor neurone disease (MND) are set to benefit from improved collaboration between the government, researchers and charities, on top of accelerated access to funding, to speed up progress into developing treatments and finding a cure.

CSC unveils speaker programme for Annual Scientific Meeting

The Central Sterilising Club has unveiled its speaker programme for its Annual Scientific Meeting, taking place at the Crowne Plaza, Newcastle Upon Tyne, 3-4 April 2023.

New research starts on quality and safety in NHS and independent hospitals

Academic experts from the University of Manchester and the University of York have joined forces to launch new research into the quality and safety of patient care in NHS and independent hospitals.

No new COVID-19 variants emerged during China's outbreak

No new COVID-19 variants have emerged in China during the recent surge in infections since the country ended its zero-COVID policy, according to an analysis of cases in Beijing.

New strategy to boost NHS access to innovative medical technology

Patients across the UK are set to benefit from access to safe, effective and innovative equipment and medical devices as part of the Government's new medical technology (MedTech) strategy.

New study affirms link between sickle cell disease and risk of increased mortality in pregnant people

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have further documented an association between a substantially higher risk of maternal morbidity and mortality among those with the inherited blood disorder sickle cell disease (SCD) compared to those without it.

Harmful bacteria can elude predators when in mixed colonies

Efforts to fight disease-causing bacteria by harnessing their natural predators could be undermined when multiple species occupy the same space, according to a study by Dartmouth College researchers.

HSIB report examines impact of lack of access to patient information at hospital bedside

NHS staff may not always be able to access accurate, critical information at the hospital bedside during life-threatening emergencies, the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) has warned in its latest report.

NHS to expand services to keep vulnerable out of hospital

Tens of thousands of elderly and vulnerable people will receive tailored support at home as part of a new NHS plan to improve waiting times for emergency care.

Palliative at-home treatment for heart failure patients

A new approach to delivering palliative at-home treatment to advanced heart failure patients in Wales has been hailed a success – with hopes the award-winning model can be rolled out nationally.

Engagement launched over changes to foundation trainee programme allocation

The four UK statutory medical education bodies have launched an engagement exercise facilitated by the UK Foundation Programme (UKFPO) into the allocation process for foundation trainee doctors for 2024.

New design for CSJ launched

The team at CSJ are delighted to present readers with a fresh new design for 2023.

Patients happy to share data but want greater control

Patients support the use of patient data in health research but do not like the idea of companies making money from the use of their health data, finds a new report based on the views of 24 people who took part in two focus groups.

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