RECENT NEWS

HME device could prevent fatal errors in intensive care

Medical device company, Medovate, has secured the exclusive rights to develop and market an innovative safety Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME), a life-saving breathing apparatus designed to prevent critical airway obstruction, a medical ‘never event’.

AHSN Network joins forces with ABHI at Medica 2019

The Academic Health Science Networks (AHSN) will take a group of British health innovators to Medica 2019 – the largest healthcare exhibition in the world – in partnership with the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI).

New clinic to provide extra care for mothers

A new birth clinic at Poole Hospital will provide additional care for mums who are pregnant with more than one baby.

New leaders announced to help deliver NHS Long Term Plan

A leading GP and one of England’s foremost health experts have been chosen to co-chair a new forum which will help oversee the delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan.

Advocacy day promotes healthier hands for all

Skin health and surface hygiene experts are urging the healthcare industry to join them in backing the WHO’s annual ‘Save Lives: Clean Your Hands’ campaign.

First GMC survey of SAS doctors opens

The General Medical Council’s (GMC) first comprehensive survey of speciality, associate specialist (SAS) and locally employed doctors (LEDs) opens today (Wednesday, 1 May 2019).

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals named centre of clinical excellence

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals has been recognised by Muscular Dystrophy UK for providing outstanding care for people with muscle-wasting conditions.

Rheumatology care compromised due to overworked NHS nurses

The excessive workload for NHS rheumatology nurse specialists is compromising patient care, according to a new report.

Hospital hunts for talented teenagers

A hospital Trust which has for many years run a weekday volunteering scheme for teenagers says it is such a success it is expanding the initiative to include weekends too.

Event aims to drive patient safety agenda forward

A unique conference, which focuses on improving patient safety and sharing best practice, has been announced by events specialist, Knowlex - in collaboration with The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP).

Conference puts the spotlight on sepsis

The latest research, science and innovations in the challenge of managing sepsis will be on offer to visitors to the Sepsis+ 2019 conference.

3D bioprinter wins Grand Award of Design 2019

A 3D bioprinter for human tissue has been awarded The Grand Award of Design 2019.

Nanosonics to host an ultrasound probe decontamination event

Nanosonics is hosting a complimentary event in May featuring six independent speakers presenting on topics relating to the latest decontamination developments in an ultrasound environment.

Scalp cooling specialist expands into Japanese market

A medical brand based in Huddersfield that specialises in preventing hair loss for chemotherapy patients is launching its products in Japan following regulatory approval.

Health chiefs urge: Get checked for ‘silent killer’

Clinicians who fear there could be up to 4000 people living in the eastern region with a deadly but curable condition are urging them to take action.

Record sales for ABHI UK Pavilion at Arab Health 2020

Over two thirds of space at the ABHI UK Pavilion at Arab Health 2020 has been sold within the first 48 hours of being on sale - the fastest sales to date for the association.

Funding announced for pioneering brain surgery

Pioneering brain surgery that allows children who are deaf to experience the sensation of hearing for the first time is being made routinely available, NHS England has announced.

Annual NHS cancer checks top two million for the first time

For the first time last year, the NHS in England carried out more than two million checks on people who feared they might have cancer.

MEDISAFE WINS QUEEN’S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE UK-based Manufacturer Recognised for Infection Prevention Product Innovation

Bishop's Stortford, UK -- Medisafe UK Ltd. today announced that the business has received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation. This is the second Queen’s Award received by the company, with the maker of infection prevention washing-disinfecting systems and related consumables being recognised in 2015 with an International Trade Award.

Research highlights improvements in cardiovascular risk for women developing Type 2 diabetes

A Diabetes UK-funded study suggests that Type 2 diabetes leads to a smaller increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease for women today than it has done in the past.

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