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First Nations health: Closing the gap and improving lives

Open Access Government examines the factors affecting the health and wellbeing of First Nations people in Australia, highlighting the significance of establishing culturally sensitive healthcare that recognises their specific needs.

AI co-pilot revolutionises NHS: Tortus AI streamlines clinical workflows

Tortus AI is transforming healthcare by eliminating human error and accelerating safe AI adoption. Their innovative AI co-pilot, designed to integrate seamlessly with existing NHS systems, reduces administrative burdens, freeing clinicians for enhanced patient care.

How did COVID-19 affect congenital heart disease surgery rates for children?

New research by the University of Bristol highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic affected elective surgery in children with congenital heart disease  During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare...

King’s College London develops lab-grown teeth as potential fillings replacement

Researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in dental science by developing lab-grown teeth that could serve as an alternative to traditional fillings.

$19M investment to advance brain implants for stroke rehabilitation

A collaboration between the University of Michigan and Stanford University aims to give stroke victims the ability to 'speak' using brain implant technology.

New guideline to improve rehab for millions with neurological conditions

The draft guidance will improve access to vital rehabilitation services for millions of people living with long-term neurological conditions in England.

£24m funding for research to tackle challenges facing NHS staff

NIHR is investing £24 million in five innovative new research partnerships designed to tackle significant challenges facing social care and NHS staff.

One million frontline NHS staff to benefit from new support measures

The UK Government is supporting frontline NHS staff with new measures to tackle violence and improve working conditions.

NHS leaders call for national redundancy pot to fund NHS job cuts

NHS leaders are urging the Chancellor to rapidly create a national staff redundancy fund following significant NHS job cuts.

Public perceptions of AI in healthcare revealed in new study

A recent King's College London study found broad public support for AI in healthcare, but also clear concerns about its appropriate use.

How NHS England devolution could fast track healthcare projects

NHS England devolution: In a significant shake-up, the government plans to abolish NHS England, aiming to streamline bureaucracy and accelerate healthcare delivery. This controversial move grants more autonomy to ICBs, potentially speeding up crucial infrastructure projects and enhancing patient care.

Advancing lower limb care: L&R medical UK’s pathway to sustainable care

Adam Mence from L&R Medical UK explains how the company is empowering patients to manage their conditions while supporting NHS goals for improving care outcomes and efficiency. Overall, investing in self-care and innovative technologies is shown to be both clinically effective and cost-efficient.

New NIHR-funded frailty prediction tool could save the NHS millions

A new tool will enable GPs to predict older patients' risks of living with frailty and intervene at an earlier stage.

New report shows only one in five are satisfied with NHS care

A new analysis shows that only one in five Britons are satisfied with how the NHS is run, highlighting urgent calls for improvement.

AI tool could speed up coeliac disease diagnosis

A new study funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) has shown that an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can accelerate the diagnosis of coeliac disease.

UK Government and CPE agree on record funding deal to expand pharmacy services

Patients will benefit from new pharmacy services, as the Government and Community Pharmacy England (CPE) agree on a £617m investment.

NHS England abolishment: Health Tech leaders react to Starmer’s bold restructuring

PM Keir Starmer announces plans to abolish NHS England, shifting healthcare administration back under government control.

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