RECENT NEWS

Switching from a metered dose inhaler to a dry powder version for maintenance therapy more than halves the carbon footprint of people with asthma, and without any worsening of their condition, finds a study published online in the journal Thorax.

The NHS has struck a deal for a life-saving treatment, reportedly the most expensive drug in the world, that will offer babies and young children with a rare genetic disease the prospect of a normal life.

The Government is launching a consultation to protect NHS funding by tackling increasing and disproportionate legal fees for lower value clinical negligence claims.

Rutherford Health, a leading independent provider of advanced cancer care in the UK, has announced it has offered its treatment and diagnostic services to the National Health Service on a not-for-profit basis for the next three years.

The UK Government welcomed a panel of esteemed UK and UAE experts in its digital health at Arab Health 2022, to explore the role digital health has in improving patient outcomes in the UK and the Middle East.

Jeddah, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is set to become home to a 150 bed world-class multi-specialty hospital, which will be fully integrated with King’s College Hospital’s facilities in London.

CMR Surgical (CMR) has announced the Versius Surgical Robotic System has been indicated for thoracics to support surgeons providing minimally invasive surgery to patients undergoing operations in the lungs, thymus and oesophagus.

Researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have found that people who received the Moderna vaccine were less likely to experience “breakthrough” COVID-19 cases, compared to recipients of the Pfizer vaccine.

Record numbers of people are coming forward for cancer tests, with almost a quarter of a million referrals in one month according to the latest data from NHS England.

Scientists are warning that that watching TV for four hours a day or more is associated with a 35% higher risk of blood clots compared with less than 2.5 hours.

Arab Health 2022 will see world renowned surgeons demonstrating a Right RATS (Robotic Assisted Thoracic Surgery) Lower Lobectomy and Lymph Node Dissection procedure via Proximie.

A clinical validation study conducted at Oulu University Hospital (OUH) has confirmed the high accuracy of a new test for the diagnosis of atrophic gastritis (AG) and Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection in patients referred for gastroscopy.

Global clinicians are expected to make ‘exhibition history’ by attending a lecture in the Metaverse with the launch of The Metaversity hosted live from Arab Health 2022.

Global investment firm Tyson & Blake has announced its lead investment in Strong Room Technology, a medical innovation company aimed at improving pharmacy, methadone dispensing, and diagnosing to improve patient outcomes.

RQM+ has acquired AcKnowledge Regulatory Strategies (AcKnowledge RS), a San Diego-based firm specialising in regulatory affairs consulting for the medical device and IVD industry.

Independent charitable hospital King Edward VII’s, located within the prestigious Harley Street Medical Area, has opened a new, world class facility, offering diagnostic services and outpatient care.

A joint SHOT and NCA webinar will run on Tuesday 15 February 2022 (14:00–15:00 GMT).

Antidepressants and other psychiatric medications are associated with an almost doubled risk of premature death in patients with heart conditions, according to the latest research.

Local hospitals will be able to quickly activate surge capacity in the independent sector as part of the national COVID response, under a new deal.

Research, funded Diabetes UK, has revealed that having higher levels of fat in the liver, and having a smaller pancreas, directly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.