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The added value of simulation-based training in healthcare

The added value of simulation-based training in healthcare

Simulation-based training is an important part of the development and learning process of knowledge and skills. For example, a pilot learns to fly in...
Governments must act on China's forced organ harvesting

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 improve patient safety

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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...

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