Patient Care

22nd February 2021

Teleconsultation in 2021 – the next chapter

Dr Ian Jackson, Medical Director and Clinical Safety Officer at Refero, discusses the next chapter for teleconsultation in the NHS This time last year, I said […]
16th February 2021

Exscientia and the University of Oxford announce partnership to develop treatments for Alzheimer’s disease

Neuroinflammation collaboration targeting inflammasome steps-up-the-pace in race for Alzheimer’s disease medicines that alleviate the burden of devastating disease Exscientia, a leading AI Drug Discovery company, has […]
12th February 2021

£1million transformation gives hospital patients 5-star ward

Gastroenterology patients are being treated in 5-star facilities after a £1million hospital ward transformation. Staff and patients have returned to Dixon Ward at Lincoln County Hospital […]
4th February 2021

Cambridgeshire rehab community ‘bridges gap’ left by lockdown with relative support forum

A specialist Cambridgeshire rehabilitation community has helped to bridge the gap left by lockdown between relatives and therapists through its ‘Ask the Therapist’ forum. With today […]
4th February 2021

Groundbreaking research demonstrates scalp cooling protects hair from chemotherapy

Groundbreaking research, announced ahead of World Cancer Day 2021, proves that scalp cooling physically protects hair follicles from chemotherapy drugs. It is the world’s first piece […]
2nd February 2021

Gogodoc Support NHS COVID-19 Hubs

Gogodoc is a private GP service that is delighted to support the NHS COVID-19 Hubs located in Southall, Hanwell, Ealing and Acton. GP led COVID-19 Hubs […]
20th January 2021

Smart mattress to support neonatal babies

Premature babies, which require specialist neonatal care, will be kept at an appropriate temperature to reduce the risk of complications and improve developmental outcomes thanks to […]
13th January 2021

Nationwide survey highlights concerns over patient safety and poor communication in the perioperative workplace

A survey carried out by the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) has highlighted concerns that poor communication in the operating theatre and within the operating team […]
12th January 2021

Almost 20 million antidepressants prescribed during second quarter of 2020

NHS Business Services Authority’s (NHSBSA) latest statistics ‘Medicines used in Mental Health – England Quarterly Summary’ show that 19.6 million antidepressant drugs were prescribed between July […]