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Driving change in heart failure treatment
Given the high mortality rate associated with heart failure, and the prevalence of hospital readmissions, Matthew Mace explores the barriers to quality heart failure...
Over 100,000 patients treated by their local pharmacy
New NHS data shows that thousands of people are now being seen by their local pharmacy, alleviating pressure on GP practices.
In June, 118,123 people...
Liver cancer cases set to rise by 55% in the coming decades
Researchers have called for more to be done to control liver cancer as cases are set to rise by 55% by 2040.
Primary liver cancer...
What role can technology play in alleviating the radiology crisis?
With healthcare systems across the world struggling to keep up with the rising demand for radiology services, especially during the pandemic recovery, technology to...
Patient Safety Conference: Simulation, a gateway to teamwork and cultural change for the benefit...
In light of the Patient Safety Conference taking place in Stockholm in October, Dr Michael Wagner, neonatologist, intensivist and researcher at the Comprehensive Center for Pediatrics...
Can healthcare reduce its reliance on single-use plastic?
Andreea Zotinca from Health Care Without Harm Europe discusses the impact of healthcare’s reliance on single-use plastic, and how it can be reduced.
Plastic is...
Portable air cleaners: A ‘fad’ or a long-term solution?
Commercial HVAC experts, Shiva Air, discuss this relatively new technology, why they feel it is here to stay, and what to look out for...
Patients are facing up to five years delay for psoriasis diagnosis
A new study by the University of Manchester finds that a psoriasis diagnosis in primary care could take up to five years.
Psoriasis is a...
Hip fracture recovery varies widely across NHS hospitals
Research has found that hip fracture recovery varies between NHS hospitals in England and Wales, and in some hospitals, one in ten patients die...
WHO: Half of healthcare facilities lack hygiene services
Global estimates indicate that many healthcare facilities do not have adequate hygiene services, highlighting the risk to patients and providers.
A joint report by the...
Scientists discover a novel method to extend the shelf life of vaccines
New research illuminates the necessity of extending the shelf life of vaccines and finds a new approach to mitigate common vaccine problems.
It is reported...
A new plan for representation in clinical cancer research
New strategies for promoting diversity, inclusion, equity and access in clinical cancer research trials have been outlined in the blood advances journal.
A new study...
Patient Safety Conference: why patients should be more involved in their own care
In light of the Patient Safety Conference taking place in Stockholm in October, co-organisers Penilla Gunther, Founder of FOKUS Patient (Sweden) and Mirka Cikkelova,...
Keep your facility up to standard with a deep clean from Guardtech
Learn everything about the importance of decontamination and deep cleaning from cleanroom construction experts, Guardtech group.
Cleanroom construction specialists Guardtech Group are helping clients shine...
Healthcare equity for persons with disabilities
Marine Uldry from the European Disability Forum speaks to Health Europa Quarterly about the challenges people with disabilities face when accessing healthcare.
‘Persons with disabilities...
Public health services are preferred over private across Europe
Despite many countries introducing privatised healthcare in recent years, research suggests the most satisfied patients reside in countries with public health services.
Recently, there has...
WHO: Women in health and care industries earn 24% less than men
New research confirms that women in health and care sectors are paid 24% less than their male counterparts.
A comprehensive global analysis by the World...
The longest NHS waiting list is almost eliminated
The longest NHS waiting list is virtually eliminated, a significant and exciting milestone in healthcare history.
In a new press release, the NHS has announced...
NHS must fully utilise smart IV pumps to eliminate medication errors
A study at The University of Manchester recommends that smart intravenous (IV) infusion pumps need to be widely implemented in NHS hospitals to mitigate...
Digitalising hip and knee replacement surgery questionnaires
New research finds that moving patient questionnaires about hip and knee replacements to a digital system could save hours of data collection time.
New research...
