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UK on “cusp of revolution” in cancer care, report finds
Advances in mRNA immunotherapies and new agreement between UK government and BioNTech could bolster UK’s status as ‘Life Sciences Superpower’,…
Sector responds to long-awaited NHS workforce plan
Long-awaited workforce plan aims to deliver thousands more doctors, nurses and midwives through expansions in training places and degree apprenticeships.…
New drug combination twice as effective for some ovarian cancer patients as next best treatment
Findings suggest new hope for patients suffering with disease that has a poor response rate to current treatments. Findings suggest…
Embracing change: paving the path for a more resilient NHS
As the NHS reaches its 75th anniversary, Dr Karen Kirkham, Chief Medical Officer at Deloitte, writes for Hospital Times about…
Tackling the surgical backlog requires policymakers to consider more creative solutions
A year on from the launch of the NHS elective recovery plan, Professor Scarlett McNally considers what more can be…
Poor work/life balance driving NHS staff exodus
As vacancies hit record levels, doctors and nurses want more flexible work arrangements to carry on working in healthcare, study…
Trusts driving patient flow progress through collaboration and innovation
New report from NHS Providers features practical approaches taken by trusts and partners to improve patient flow and quality of…
New technology aims to simplify and expedite medication rounds
AMiS-PRO Smart Cart promises to close the medication administration loop and reduce the risk of mix-ups and errors. Every year…
New AI algorithm could improve heart attack diagnosis
The algorithm is hoped to improve diagnostic accuracy for heart attacks, with women currently 50 per cent more likely to…
Trials begin for smart wound sensors that could reduce diabetes-related amputations
Landmark study aiming to deliver a step change in the care of chronic wounds and reduce healthcare costs for wound…