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Sustainability high on the agenda for new SSD

IHSS has announced its pivotal role in the establishment of a cutting-edge Sterile Services Unit (SSU) at Adanac Park, Southampton University Hospital.

New Maternity Early Warning Score to be implemented in the NHS

Researchers funded by the NIHR have developed a new, standardised tool to help identify and respond to signs of deterioration in the health of pregnant women.

RCN: NHS Long Term Workforce Plan will be 10,000 new nurses behind target by 2025

Student nurse numbers are declining to the extent that the official NHS workforce plan for England will be over 10,000 off target by 2025, new analysis by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) shows as it calls for renewed investment and action.

Ultra-sensitive blood test predicts recurrence of breast cancer

A new type of blood test can predict the recurrence of breast cancer in high-risk patients, months or even years before they relapse, research has shown.

NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme kicks off with introductory learning webinars

Budding Scottish healthcare innovators are being urged to apply to the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP) as its new series of preparatory webinars gets underway.

BD to acquire Edwards Lifesciences' critical care product group for $4.2 billion

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) and Edwards Lifesciences have announced a definitive agreement under which BD will acquire Edwards' Critical Care product group, enhancing BD's portfolio of smart connected care solutions.

Thousands of NHS patients to access trials of personalised cancer ‘vaccines’

Thousands of cancer patients in England are set to gain fast-tracked access to trials of personalised cancer vaccines following the launch of a world-leading NHS trial “matchmaking” service to help find new life-saving treatments.

Significant breakthrough in UK's fight against lung cancer

Following several tender wins through NHS England’s AI Diagnostic Fund (AIDF), Annalise.ai’s chest X-ray solution will be used on 2.5 million chest X-rays annually across six imaging networks throughout England to support early lung cancer diagnosis. This represents 34.7% of all chest X-rays performed in the country each year.

UK’s first female chief paramedic takes the helm at London Ambulance Service

Pauline Cranmer has been appointed as chief paramedic at London Ambulance Service after a distinguished career spanning 30 years in the capital, marking the first time a woman has held the title anywhere in the country.

NHS & NICE plan to adopt innovative tech quicker

NHS patients in England will benefit from faster access to the most innovative and cutting-edge medical technologies under new plans.

NHS announces 143 hospitals to roll out ‘Martha’s Rule’ in next step in major patient safety initiative

The NHS has announced the 143 hospital sites that will test and roll out Martha’s Rule in its first year.

COVID-19 eliminated a decade of progress in global level of life expectancy

The latest edition of the World Health Statistics, released by the World Health Organization (WHO), reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic reversed the trend of steady gain in life expectancy at birth and healthy life expectancy at birth (HALE).

WHO updates list of drug-resistant bacteria most threatening to human health

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its updated Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024, featuring 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grouped into critical, high and medium categories for prioritisation.

Greater Manchester hospital increases overall MRI capacity by 100% with installation of new suite

Tameside Hospital has worked with long-term partner, Canon Medical, to deliver a bespoke solution to the growing demand for diagnostic imaging in the region.

Liver screening service launched at Benenden Hospital

The launch of a new liver ultrasound screening service at Benenden Hospital, a private healthcare provider in Kent, is the first of its kind in South East England and sees patients avoid extensive NHS waiting lists and attend fewer appointments.

Innovative CT scanners made available to support people with complex conditions

Nuffield Health’s Parkside and Cancer Centre London hospitals in Wimbledon are seeing patients using two new innovative CT scanners that support people with specialist health conditions through advanced technology.

MedTech manufacturer wins Medilink Midlands Award

Medical device manufacturer, Pennine Healthcare, has achieved recognition for sustainability, at the Medilink Midlands Awards 2024.

New training facility for NHS Scotland workforce

Health Secretary Neil Gray has opened the NHS Scotland Academy Skills and Simulation Centre at Clydebank’s Golden Jubilee University National Hospital.

Portakabin delivers endoscopy suite to Rugby

Portakabin has delivered an endoscopy suite to provide better access to vital diagnostic procedures to the Rugby community.

New podcast: Developing an easy, accessible way to support young people with Crohn’s disease

Aston University’s Dr. Cassie Screti has joined the latest Aston Originals Health Matters podcast, recorded for World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day, to discuss a new online tool to help young people better manage Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

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