RECENT NEWS
Report reveals excess deaths caused by crowding in A&E
A new report by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine has found that at least 4,519 patients have died as a result of crowding and 12 hour stays in Emergency Departments in England in 2020-2021.
New findings on use of blood pressure drug for Alzheimer's
New research has shown that a drug used to treat high blood pressure is no more effective than a placebo in slowing down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in people with mild-to-moderate disease after 12 months of treatment.
Surgeons call for ‘surgical hubs’
The Royal College of Surgeons of England has called for national guidance to support the creation of surgical hubs in every region, as new figures show a record 5.83 million patients waiting for planned treatment.
‘Surgery selfies’ could spot serious infections early
Smartphone pictures of post-surgical wounds taken by patients and then assessed by clinicians can help with the early identification of infections, a study has found.
Providers are delivering to support the NHS workforce
A new report by NHS Providers shows how Trusts are adapting and innovating to support their staff in the face of severe workforce pressures.
Government invests £375m in neurodegenerative disease research
People living with neurodegenerative diseases could live longer, healthier lives due to innovative new research, following a government commitment to invest £375 million over the next 5 years.
NHS to open first specialist clinics for severely obese children
Severely obese children and young people will receive intensive support in the coming months thanks to a pilot of 15 new specialist clinics set up by the NHS in England.
EKF announces acquisition of PCR testing laboratory
EKF Diagnostics has announced that it has acquired Advanced Diagnostic Laboratory (ADL Health), a Texas based PCR-focused testing laboratory.
Thousands of surgical clinicians unite to help revolutionise care
The first ever Future Surgery event to take place in-person saw thousands of clinicians uniting at ExCeL London.
Count down to world's largest medical trade fair
Decision makers and professional experts from the international healthcare industry will soon be gathering at MEDICA and COMPAMED.
Cutting-edge robotic partial nephrectomy demonstrated live
Surgeons at Guy’s Hospital used cutting-edge technology to perform robotic partial nephrectomy live on the ABHI Surgical Simulation at Future Surgery Show 2021.
Innovative spine surgery demonstrated at Future Surgery 2021
A novel non-fusion surgical technique that aims to create a straight spine in children diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis has been demonstrated on the ABHI Surgical Simulation Theatre at Future Surgery Show 2021.
£250m investment to digitalise diagnostics
The NHS will receive £248 million over the next year to invest in technology that will deliver more diagnostic tests, checks and scans to help provide faster diagnosis of a health condition, earlier treatment and reduce waiting lists.
Government pledges extra funds to improve maternity safety
NHS maternity staff will benefit from a further £3 million to improve the safety of the women and babies they care for, the Patient Safety Minister has announced.
Top highlights at this year’s Future Surgery 2021
Future Surgery 2021 has announced its top 10 ‘not to be missed’ highlights for this year’s show.
NHS offers home blood pressure checks to save thousands of lives
Hundreds of thousands of people will be able to test their blood pressure at home, thanks to lifesaving monitors on the NHS.
New freight service to rapidly deliver medical goods to UK
Medicines and medical goods which are at risk of shortage will be transported to the UK within days through a new international transport system, the government has announced.
Barts Health and Sectra start digital pathology programme
A programme to enhance patient diagnoses, speed up turnaround times and modernise pathology services has begun at Barts Health NHS Trust.
Voucher scheme to support development of promising NHS innovations
Medovate has announced the launch of a new Innovation Voucher Competition in partnership with Medipex to support the development of promising new medical device innovations arising from within the NHS.
Glasgow hospital first to introduce innovative knee treatment
UK patients will now have access to an innovative treatment for joint pain associated with knee osteoarthritis.
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