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UK med-tech expert warns: “AI scribe tools must prioritise patient safety and data privacy”
A leading med-tech expert has issued a stark warning about the risks posed to patient safety and data privacy by widespread AI tools used by GPs in NHS consultations, which were the subject of NHS guidance shared this week.
Investigation reports highlight ongoing challenges in early diagnosis of sepsis
Despite extensive national work and awareness campaigns, the recognition of sepsis remains an urgent and persistent safety risk, according to three reports published by HSSIB today.
Green shoots of transformation’ for improved healthcare sustainability lie in the hands of NHS staff
Innovative thinking in healthcare can offer ‘the green shoots of transformation’ in tackling climate change and better nurturing our interconnected ecosystem, an NHS Scotland partner insists.
Environmental noise is a medical emergency, new report finds
The newly released 2025 report by the European Environment Agency (EEA ) delivers a powerful wake-up call: chronic exposure to transport noise is responsible for 66,000 premature deaths, 50,000 new cardiovascular cases, and 22,000 newly attributed cases of type 2 diabetes each year across Europe. For cardiologists and public health experts, the message is clear: noise is no longer a mere nuisance — it is a major modifiable cardiovascular and metabolic risk factor.
Iron plays a major role in down syndrome-associated Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
Scientists at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have discovered a key connection between high levels of iron in the brain and increased cell damage in people who have both Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease.
Virtual reality could help stroke survivors regain movement
A Cochrane review has found that virtual reality (VR), when used in addition to standard therapy, can help stroke survivors regain arm movement.
Variability in heart rate during sleep may reveal early signs of stroke, depression or cognitive dysfunction
New research, presented at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2025, has uncovered a powerful link between night time heart rhythm and future health conditions, even in people with no obvious sleep problems.
Bender UK appoints commercial director to lead smart growth
Bender has appointed Tim Checketts as commercial director to lead sales and marketing operations, and drive growth in critical infrastructure markets - including healthcare.
National maternity investigation launched to drive improvements
A rapid national investigation into NHS maternity and neonatal services has been ordered by Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting to provide truth and accountability for impacted families and drive urgent improvements to care and safety, addressing "systemic problems dating back over 15 years".
Breast cancer patients’ microbiome may hold key to avoiding damaging heart side-effects of cancer therapies
New research suggests that a healthy microbiome before chemotherapy could help protect breast cancer patients against heart damage, or cardiotoxicity, as a result of cancer therapy.
Up to 40 years to get diagnosed with lupus: research highlights devastating impact of delays on patients
New research by Swansea University and Cambridge University has revealed the causes and devastating impacts of delays – that can last decades - in diagnosing lupus, an auto-immune condition.
New research shows what attracts overseas doctors to working in the UK
The General Medical Council (GMC) has published new research into the factors that determine whether overseas-qualified doctors choose to pursue their careers in the UK or go elsewhere.
Countdown to EBME Expo 2025!
The countdown has started for EBME Expo 2025! The UK’s leading healthcare technology exhibition and conference series takes place next week at the Coventry Building Society Arena, on the 25th and 26th of June.
NHS launches drive to catch one of the most lethal cancers
Hundreds of GP practices will comb patient records to offer urgent tests to people most at risk of pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest forms of the disease. GP teams will scour online patients records to identify people over 60 who have the key early warning signs of pancreatic cancer including being recently diagnosed with diabetes and sudden weight loss.
Sheffield consultant wins international award for irritable bowel syndrome work
A Sheffield consultant gastroenterologist dedicated to improving the lives of patients with irritable bowel syndrome has won a prestigious international award.
Country first for the NHS: community healthcare Trust goes live in NHS app
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) has become the first community trust to enable patients to view their appointments in the NHS App and receive appointment reminder notifications direct to their mobile phones.
ESC Congress 2025 in Madrid: Cardiology beyond borders
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) marks 75 years of advancing cardiovascular medicine and improving heart health worldwide - a milestone that will be celebrated at ESC Congress 2025, taking place in Madrid from 29 August to 1 September.
Free webinar to welcome national standards body for support on navigating new legislation
A free to join webinar taking place later this month will be encouraging medical device innovators to learn more about new Post-Market Surveillance (PMS) legislation and how to successfully navigate it.
Teenagers want NHS jobs but over 100,000 vacancies remain
A new report has revealed a paradox at the heart of the NHS workforce crisis: healthcare has surged into the top two career choices among teenagers in England – yet it is not translating into jobs, as the NHS continues to face a £2 billion annual agency staffing bill to fill empty roles.
Better Meds and BD partner to advance medication management
Better Meds and BD have partnered to integrate BD Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) with Better Meds’ electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA) system. The partnership will ensure safer and more efficient medication administration than manual processes on hospital wards, in collaboration with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.
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