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Learning from the experience of other European health systems can ensure the NHS makes best use of digital health technology to benefit both patients and staff post-pandemic, according to a report published by the Nuffield Trust.

Half of NHS Type 1 diabetes patients in England are now benefiting from the use of “life-changing” flash monitors that allow them to check their glucose levels more easily and regularly, paving the way for more people to benefit.

A far-reaching review is being launched into the impact of potential bias in the design and use of medical devices.

The biggest challenges facing the NHS, including the backlog of patients waiting for treatment, the ‘postcode lottery’ of care, and the growing burden of long-term conditions, could be solved in part by medical technology.

Vantage Health has announced it has piloted a new teledermatology solution to accelerate the diagnosis of skin lesions and tackle the growing pressures on two week wait (2WW) referrals in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT).

Aspirin use is associated with a 26% raised risk of heart failure in people with at least one predisposing factor for the condition.

Whole genome sequencing (WGS) data for 200,000 UK Biobank participants has been made available to approved researchers through a secure digital system.

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 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.

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.

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.

A new report by NHS Providers shows how Trusts are adapting and innovating to support their staff in the face of severe workforce pressures.

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.

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 Diagnostics has announced that it has acquired Advanced Diagnostic Laboratory (ADL Health), a Texas based PCR-focused testing laboratory.

The first ever Future Surgery event to take place in-person saw thousands of clinicians uniting at ExCeL London.

Decision makers and professional experts from the international healthcare industry will soon be gathering at MEDICA and COMPAMED.

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.

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.

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.