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Public satisfaction with the NHS slumps to new record low

Public satisfaction with the NHS has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded, according to analysis of the latest British Social Attitudes survey (BSA) published by The King’s Fund and the Nuffield Trust.

Action is needed to tackle the persistence of blame cultures, warns charity

Action is needed to tackle the persistence of blame cultures and fears of speaking up in the NHS, says Patient Safety Learning.

Five-minute test during routine GP appointments could prevent stroke

People at risk should be tested for atrial fibrillation every time they attend a health appointment, according to results of the AFFECT-EU project. Patients at high risk of the disorder, such as those with heart failure or prior stroke, should be invited for a screening test.

Academy of Medical Sciences elects new President

Professor Andrew Morris CBE FRSE FMedSci has been elected as the next President of the Academy of Medical Sciences. He will succeed Professor Dame Anne Johnson DBE PMedSci, taking up the role from 25 April 2024.

Review reveals how to achieve effective ‘virtual wards’

An NIHR funded report has explored how 'virtual wards' can work optimally to treat people at high risk of - or experiencing - a frailty crisis.

Scientists close in on blood test to stop spread of tuberculosis

Researchers have taken a major step towards identifying millions of ‘silent spreaders’ of tuberculosis.

Lung disease puts patients at risk of developing heart conditions regardless of other risk factors

Patients with lung disease are more likely to develop heart disease independent of any risk factors, according to new research.

Poverty taking a heavy toll on UK’s health and NHS services

People living in poverty find it harder to live a healthy life, live with greater illness, face barriers to accessing timely treatment, and die earlier than the rest of the population, says analysis from The King’s Fund health and care think tank.

Thousands more lung cancer patients to get innovative blood test as part of NHS pilot

​A blood test which could help thousands of people receive earlier, more targeted, lung cancer treatments is being trialled by the NHS. The circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) test, which will be offered to 10,000 patients by next March, can identify genetic variants in a tumour through a simple blood sample.

Birmingham scientists using novel hydrogel to create ‘lollipops’ for mouth cancer diagnostic

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have received funding from Cancer Research UK and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to create a new ‘lollipop’ diagnostic for mouth cancer using a novel smart hydrogel.

MoD spin-out raises £1.5m to develop AI-driven sepsis and infection tests

UK start-up Presymptom Health has raised £1.5m in follow-on seed and grant funding that will help accelerate time to market of its AI-driven sepsis and infection tests - with the company aiming to roll-out its technology to the NHS from mid-2025.

A combined PET-MRI scan could improve treatment for patients with early breast cancer

Using a combined scanning technique on patients with early-stage breast cancer improved treatment in almost three out of ten cases in a trial presented at the 14th European Breast Cancer Conference.

Portakabin completes specialist decontamination unit at King George Hospital

Portakabin, a leader in modular construction, has handed over a brand-new state-of-the-art decontamination suite, considerably upgrading and improving endoscopy patient care for Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Non-culturable Legionella identified with sequencing

A new study shows how whole genome sequencing for Legionella could be used when culturing isn’t an option. The work points to new avenues for public health surveillance of infectious diseases.

NHS Execs more diverse, according to new report

There are more black and minority ethnic (BME) staff in senior positions in the NHS than at any point in its history, according to an annual report into race equality across the NHS.

Ultrahuman raises $35mn to accelerate growth and research in the health monitoring space

A pioneer in wearable tech, Ultrahuman has announced a $35 million equity and debt investment round. The series B funding round saw participation from venture capital firms Blume Ventures, Steadview Capital, Nexus Venture Partners, Alpha Wave and Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal. Ultrahuman will deploy the funds towards building further manufacturing capacity and deeper research in the health tracking space.

Award-winning CDC expands imaging services in Barnsley Town Centre

Since April 2022, Barnsley’s 240,000 citizens have benefitted from more accessible diagnostic testing thanks to a state-of-the-art Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) situated in the Glass Works shopping mall in the heart of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. With the aim of expanding healthcare services to the local community, the project involved installing Aquilion Prime SP, a CT from chosen supplier, Canon Medical Systems.

Care Quality Commission and Healthwatch England call on people to ‘Share for Better Care’

People are more likely to feedback about commercial services and products than their experiences of health and social care, according to new research by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and health and care champion Healthwatch England (HWE).

Sodexo extends partnership with Royal Stoke and Haywood hospitals

Sodexo Health & Care has reinforced its long-standing relationship with the Royal Stoke University Hospital (RSUH), part of the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) and Haywood Hospital, part of the wider Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT).

ABHI launches package of support to navigate Chinese market

The Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) has announced a comprehensive package of support to help UK companies successfully navigate the complexities of the Chinese market.

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