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Health and Social Care Secretary meets MND researchers to accelerate search for cure

People with motor neurone disease (MND) are set to benefit from improved collaboration between the government, researchers and charities, on top of accelerated access to funding, to speed up progress into developing treatments and finding a cure.

CSC unveils speaker programme for Annual Scientific Meeting

The Central Sterilising Club has unveiled its speaker programme for its Annual Scientific Meeting, taking place at the Crowne Plaza, Newcastle Upon Tyne, 3-4 April 2023.

New research starts on quality and safety in NHS and independent hospitals

Academic experts from the University of Manchester and the University of York have joined forces to launch new research into the quality and safety of patient care in NHS and independent hospitals.

No new COVID-19 variants emerged during China's outbreak

No new COVID-19 variants have emerged in China during the recent surge in infections since the country ended its zero-COVID policy, according to an analysis of cases in Beijing.

New strategy to boost NHS access to innovative medical technology

Patients across the UK are set to benefit from access to safe, effective and innovative equipment and medical devices as part of the Government's new medical technology (MedTech) strategy.

New study affirms link between sickle cell disease and risk of increased mortality in pregnant people

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have further documented an association between a substantially higher risk of maternal morbidity and mortality among those with the inherited blood disorder sickle cell disease (SCD) compared to those without it.

Harmful bacteria can elude predators when in mixed colonies

Efforts to fight disease-causing bacteria by harnessing their natural predators could be undermined when multiple species occupy the same space, according to a study by Dartmouth College researchers.

HSIB report examines impact of lack of access to patient information at hospital bedside

NHS staff may not always be able to access accurate, critical information at the hospital bedside during life-threatening emergencies, the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) has warned in its latest report.

NHS to expand services to keep vulnerable out of hospital

Tens of thousands of elderly and vulnerable people will receive tailored support at home as part of a new NHS plan to improve waiting times for emergency care.

Palliative at-home treatment for heart failure patients

A new approach to delivering palliative at-home treatment to advanced heart failure patients in Wales has been hailed a success – with hopes the award-winning model can be rolled out nationally.

Engagement launched over changes to foundation trainee programme allocation

The four UK statutory medical education bodies have launched an engagement exercise facilitated by the UK Foundation Programme (UKFPO) into the allocation process for foundation trainee doctors for 2024.

New design for CSJ launched

The team at CSJ are delighted to present readers with a fresh new design for 2023.

Patients happy to share data but want greater control

Patients support the use of patient data in health research but do not like the idea of companies making money from the use of their health data, finds a new report based on the views of 24 people who took part in two focus groups.

Concern over drop in HPV vaccine coverage among secondary school pupils

The latest UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) report on the routine adolescent human papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation programme for 2021 to 2022, which is primarily delivered in schools, shows that coverage in year 8 and year 9 pupils is yet to return to pre-pandemic levels.

Sam Parry joins Bender UK as the Key Accounts and Clinical Sales Manager

After three and a half years of working in healthcare sales for Europe, Sam was keen to return to Bender UK to support the substantial growth within the UK healthcare sector.

UK Government Unveils Programme at Arab Health 2023 to showcase UK Healthcare strengths and explore GCC collaborations

The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) has unveiled its extensive programme at Arab Health 2023; the largest healthcare event of its kind in the Middle East.

Boost for healthcare entrepreneurship

NatWest and the Precision Health Technologies Accelerator (PHTA) are partnering to boost entrepreneurship in the health and life sciences sectors, with the aim of supporting the growth of the sectors across the West Midlands.

Aviation-style safety checklist and confidential helpline for surgical community to prevent mental health crisis

The UK’s sole trade union for surgeons and the surgical team; including anaesthetists; has announced the launch of a counselling service, a bullying and harassment helpline and a collaboration with an esteemed clinical psychologist to address an epidemic of surgeon burnout.

New report examines delayed detection of jaundice

Reliance on the visual signs of jaundice could put babies, particularly those born prematurely and with black and brown skin, at risk of harm, the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) has warned.

Portsmouth expands community breast screening for patients with restricted mobility

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust has expanded its symptomatic and breast screening services with the installation of five MAMMOMAT Revelation mammography systems from Siemens Healthineers across community and hospital settings.

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