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AI can be “powerful” tool to detect heart problems
A new research study from Mayo Clinic, published yesterday, has found a new way of identifying atrial fibrillation (AF) -…
Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust is now ‘outstanding’
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust as 'Outstanding' following recent inspections. The healthcare…
Universal healthcare in the 21st century – the role of integrated care
Public Policy Projects, supported by MSD, recently bought together experts from across primary and secondary care, as well as NHS…
The NHS pensions cap needs addressing now, before more patients suffer
Paul Gibson FPFS, Cert II (MP & ER), Director & Chartered Financial Planner at Active Chartered Financial Planners, provides analysis…
Partnerships, digital and workforce at heart of Long Term Plan success
Decade-long strategies were once considered a ‘nice to have’ rather than a tangible solution to pressing challenges for the UK healthcare sector.…
GMC increases access to its workshops to help overseas doctors
The General Medical Council (GMC) is increasing opportunities for overseas-trained doctors to attend its free workshops designed to help them…
Beating a virus: on the frontline of the fight to eliminate hepatitis C
Ahead of World Hepatitis day this Sunday, Professor Steve Ryder, Chair of the Hepatitis C Coalition outlines what will be…
4 in 10 hospital admissions from care homes avoidable through better community care
New analysis from the Improvement Analytics Unit, a joint initiative between NHS England and the Health Foundation, has found that…
‘Outstanding’ CQC rating for Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
The Care Quality Commission (CQC), has awarded Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust and 'Outstanding' rating, following an inspection in…
Chief Medical Officer: Governments must commit to global health effort
Professor Dame Sally Davies, England's Chief Medical Officer, has released her final annual report, ahead of her stepping down from…