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Governments must act on China’s forced organ harvesting
In November 2020, the China Tribunal presented evidence of forced organ harvesting in the country to the UK Parliament’s newly formed China Research Group...
New spinal improvement partnership aims to ensure patient safety
A new spinal improvement partnership in the UK aims to ensure medical products are safe and effective for patients.
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust...
COVID-19 vaccine added to damages scheme in case of severe disability
The UK has taken the precautionary measure of adding COVID-19 to its Vaccine Damage Payments Scheme so people will be able to access financial...
China’s organ harvesting crimes announced to UK research group
In a landmark speech delivered today by leading international human rights lawyer, Sir Geoffrey Nice QC, the findings of the China Tribunal were presented to...
Cyber security critical for healthcare industry in wake of COVID-19
A new report has highlighted how cyber security is critical for the healthcare industry in light of COVID-19.
According to a new report from GlobalData,...
Reduce the risks of infection when using ultrasound
Ultrasound infection prevention includes properly covering the transducer, eliminating the risks posed by ultrasound gel, and disinfecting the probe post-procedure.
Medical facilities exist to care...
Taking a preventative approach to healthcare
In this article, Paul Burstow, TSA President, discusses the benefits of a preventative approach to healthcare in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 has...
New UK medical cannabis products cheaper and safer than black market
Sapphire Medical Clinics are first to offer access to a new range of UK manufactured medical cannabis products which are now cheaper and safer...
Canadian legal medical cannabis system forcing patients to self-medicate
A new survey has demonstrated barriers in the legal medical cannabis system that are forcing patients to self-medicate without the support of a healthcare...
The benefits of DuPont Tedlar PVF films for healthcare applications
DuPont Tedlar PVF films offer unique, durable surface protection with exceptional chemical resistance and cleanability.
The global healthcare sector is one of the largest and...
Cutting-edge treatments to be fast-tracked to UK patients
NHS patients could have quicker access to cutting-edge medical treatments as the UK teams up with international collaborators to fast-track the approval process.
Following the...
Legs Matter Week: making legs matter in a global pandemic
This week, (October 12 – 16) marks national Legs Matter Week, and a keen sportswoman who was hours away from having her leg amputated...
Cancard: giving patients and police peace of mind
Medical cannabis patient Carly Barton has been working to create the UK’s new medical cannabis card that will protect patients from prosecution and save...
NHSX says shared medical records to be in place by next year
NHSX CEO Matthew Gould told the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee that shared medical records should be in place within the NHS by...
Opioid addiction warnings to be strengthened in UK
Regulators in the UK are strengthening opioid addiction and dependence warnings on patient information labels and leaflets.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)...
Patient distrust in pharma companies sees launch of medication Trustpilot
A unique medication Trustpilot has been launched to help amplify patients voices as research reveals that 93% lack trust in pharmaceutical companies.
DrugsDisclosed.com has been launched...
Rising to the challenge of patient safety in a new era
Proactive patient safety and risk prevention are key to helping healthcare organisations surveil and mitigate global and local risks.
Currently, the world is in crisis...
Ensuring high quality PPE for proper infection control
In this article, Stephane Gobron, engineering consultant and freelance medical writer at Kolabtree, the freelance platform for scientists, explores three ways freelancers can help...
Higher rates of pain and bleeding in women with Essure implants
Global law firm PGMBM has welcomed the publication of new data regarding the safety and side-effects of permanent birth control device Essure.
The interim results...
Improving patient safety in the NHS with point-of-care scanning
A new report has highlighted how point-of-care scanning in the NHS can help to improve patient safety, saving the NHS millions of pounds.
Six NHS...
