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A UK-developed programme that uses gaming headsets to train surgeons in complex reconstructive procedures is set for global success, while also being considered as a tool to help frontline medics in Gaza and Ukraine.

A hospital team providing specialist support, advice and relief for patients who have complex pain needs have scooped four out of a possible six awards at the National Acute Pain Symposium in recognition of the exceptional care they provide to patients.

Ergéa UK joined clinical leaders from Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Actiform at the ground-breaking ceremony for the new Bridgwater Community Diagnostic Centre - a milestone moment in its long-term partnership with the Trust.

The Freeman Hospital in Newcastle has successfully implanted Esprit BTK Everolimus Eluting Resorbable Scaffold System, a breakthrough innovation for people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) below the knee (BTK).

Doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) must speak up if they spot patient safety concerns, and healthcare leaders must act when issues are raised with them, the General Medical Council (GMC) says as it launches a review of key guidance.

​An ingenious invention which helped a stranded surgeon participate during her mother’s overseas operation is set to save the NHS millions in the fight to cut waiting lists and ensure that essential lifesaving surgery can go ahead even if the surgeon is unable to be present in the operating theatre.

HSSIB’s latest report highlights the challenges faced by ambulance crews in interpreting ECGs when a patient has a suspected type of heart attack known as an ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI).

West Yorkshire’s reputation as a dynamic region for health technology innovation will take centre stage this November as a first-of-its-kind conference brings together leading voices from the NHS, government, academia, and industry to shape the future of healthcare.

Post-stroke care is failing to help thousands of stroke survivors recover as the number of patients receiving vital six-month reviews is at the lowest rate for over half a decade.

​An innovative 15-minute blood test which can fast-track the diagnosis of children with potentially life-threatening conditions is being trialled by the NHS this winter. The blood test can distinguish between bacterial or viral infections much more quickly than traditional tests – so serious diseases like sepsis or meningitis can be picked up sooner.

Jo Mahoney, National Lead for Pre-operative Assessment at Circle Health Group, has been awarded the prestigious Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) DAISY Award.

Embracing the new era in digital cardiology and all the potential it offers, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) will host its first ever Digital & AI Summit in Berlin, Germany, from 21–22 November.

The Stroke Association and OMRON Healthcare UK have joined together for a three-year partnership to raise awareness of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) and how it is a major risk factor for stroke. The collaboration aims to educate individuals, pharmacists and healthcare professionals (HCPs) on the importance of early detection and regular monitoring of heart health.

The health and social care system remains fragmented and under severe strain as it prepares for a major shift from hospital to community care, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned in its annual State of Care report.

A fifth (19%) of all UK cancer doctors are forecast to retire within 5 years. But this rises to over a quarter (27%) for cancer doctors who specialise in treating breast tumours – the highest of any cancer site (part of the body where the cancer first started to grow) – putting patient care at risk for one of the most common cancers.

Sir Julian Hartley is stepping down as Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) with immediate effect. Dr Arun Chopra, Chief Inspector of Mental Health, is planned to assume the role of Interim Chief Executive until a permanent successor is appointed.

A new international study led by University of Galway has found that entering menopause at an earlier age is associated with an increased risk of dementia. The research also showed that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after menopause appears to be associated with a reduced risk of dementia.

The largest artificial intelligence (AI) trial of its kind globally in healthcare, involving more than 30,000 NHS workers, has shown how new technology could generate unprecedented time savings for NHS staff and lead to better care for patients, in a major productivity drive.

InnoScot Health’s next free webinar will champion a vital initiative that is supporting the entrepreneurial activity of more and more NHS Scotland clinicians while laying the foundations for an increasingly innovation-driven health service.

CPI has unveiled the latest reports from its MedTech Accelerator: Rapid Regulatory Support (MARRS) fund programme. Building on previous research, the reports show how stronger collaboration across industry, government, academia, and the NHS can unlock the potential of key UK MedTech sectors and accelerate innovation for the benefit of patients.