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Game-changing non-invasive diagnostic solutions to be showcased at MEDICA 2023

UK based diagnostics technology company Testcard will unveil their cutting-edge non-invasive diagnostic solutions at MEDICA 2023 designed to make testing more accessible for consumers and in clinical settings.

Limb-saving treatment should be considered over amputation, according to a new study

A new study published in BJS Open has found that revascularisation treatment to restore blood flow to the legs of patients with severely blocked arteries is no more expensive than carrying out an amputation.

Moorfields at Stratford opens new operating theatres for eye surgery

Moorfields Eye Hospital has welcomed the first patients for surgery at its new hub in Stratford. The hub at Stratford Broadway opened its doors earlier this year to provide eye care services to patients across east and north-east London.

Pioneering diabetes prehab service launches in Wirral

One Wirral CIC, a community interest company that proactively helps to bridge gaps in health services and support for local communities, has launched a ground-breaking diabetes prehabilitation service to reduce surgery postponements, tackle waiting lists, and improve postoperative outcomes for patients.

Patients using Community Diagnostic Centres and surgical hubs could be missing out on latest MedTech

A new report by the Medical Technology Group has called for a full review into the performance of surgical hubs and diagnostic centres to end regional variation in their performance and work through the backlog of 7.5 million patients faster.

Tuberculosis response recovering from pandemic but accelerated efforts needed to meet new targets

The World Health Organization (WHO) 2023 Global tuberculosis (TB) report underscores a significant worldwide recovery in the scale-up of TB diagnosis and treatment services in 2022. It shows an encouraging trend starting to reverse the detrimental effects of COVID- 19 disruptions on TB services.

Long COVID in women may be linked to inflammation levels at peak of infection

Women who have mild inflammation in the acute stages of COVID-19 infection may be more likely to experience a particular set of Long COVID symptoms, according to new research.

Dedicated nursing team for catheter insertions can help reduce BSI

A new report published in the American Journal of InfectionControl (AJIC) demonstrates that implementing a dedicated team of nurses to assist with central line insertions can reduce patients’ risk of developing bloodstream infections due to those central lines.

NHS mobile testing scheme finds thousands of new cases of liver damage

More than 2,200 people in high-risk communities have been newly identified as being at risk of life-threatening liver cancer, thanks to NHS roaming liver trucks across the country.

New NHS warning system to spot deterioration in children’s health faster

The NHS is rolling out a new early warning system for doctors and nurses treating children to quickly identify deterioration, escalate care, and act on parental concerns.

Nuffield Health and Lycahealth agree partnership on diagnostic care in London

Nuffield Health, a healthcare charity, and LycaHealth, a diagnostics provider, have agreed a relationship with the aim of delivering faster, high quality diagnostic services to more people using Nuffield Health’s health and wellbeing services across London.

AI to speed up lung cancer diagnosis deployed in NHS hospitals

£21 million is being allocated to 64 NHS trusts across England to roll out AI tools to speed up the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.

Government to deliver 160 community diagnostic centres a year early

The government will meet its target to open 160 community diagnostic centres a year early, the Health and Social Care Secretary has announced. All 160 centres will be open by March 2024, a year ahead of the original March 2025 target - speeding up access to potentially lifesaving tests and checks.

Greater Manchester Pathology Network works with Clinisys on an integrated, interoperable LIMS service

Four trusts in the Greater Manchester Pathology Network are working to deploy Clinisys’ laboratory information management system (LIMS) in a way that will enable them to work more collaboratively and improve services for clinicians and patients.

Health Tech Enterprise offers support for HealthTech innovators

UK-based health technology consultancy Health Tech Enterprise is proud to announce their participation at MEDICA 2023 to showcase their ground-breaking support services helping international MedTech innovators in accessing the EU and UK markets, as they launch a pioneering Net Zero modelling tool for healthcare.

Innovative waste management procurement solution helps NHS achieve Net Zero

A leading corporate services provider, NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS), has launched its inaugural ‘Sustainable Healthcare Recycling & Waste Management’ framework agreement designed to help the NHS meet net zero.

Bender UK appoints sales director to drive growth.

Bender UK has appointed a new sales director to help drive future growth of the company. Carl Fletcher is responsible for the management and development of the sales function that covers the main business areas of Healthcare, eMobility, Service Solutions, and Industry.

New report shows needs of learning disability patients ‘not consistently met’ when they are in hospital

Despite national efforts to address inequity, the health and care system is not always meeting the needs of people with a learning disability when they are cared for in hospital, says a new report from the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB).

More action on sepsis needed as NHS Ombudsman still seeing same failings a decade on

The UK’s Health Ombudsman has warned that sepsis is still taking too many lives due to the same hospital failings we were seeing over ten years ago.

ABHI UK Pavilion showcases the cutting-edge of UK HealthTech

Five leading HealthTech innovators will be among the strong delegation of UK companies joining the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) at Global Health Exhibition in Saudi Arabia.

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