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Revolutionising Oncological Care: The Promise of Robotic Integration in Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

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  Recently, the healthcare industry has made notable progress in incorporating robotics to improve therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, with oncology being a particular area of focus. Research and development advancements have generated positive sentiments about the potential of robotics in the holistic treatment of lung cancer, providing a potentially fruitful pathway to enhanced patient outcomes. … [Read more…]

How Artificial Pancreas Systems Will Transform Diabetes Management

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How Artificial Pancreas Systems Will Transform Diabetes Management Diabetes mellitus remains a significant public health challenge, impacting millions of individuals in the UK and globally. The complexities of traditional insulin management can lead to fluctuations in blood glucose levels, increasing the risk of both short and long-term health complications.  However, recent advancements in technology offer … [Read more…]

What’s it’s really like working in a Mortuary

  Barbara Peters is a Mortuary and Bereavement Services Manager for several hospitals and trusts in the North West. In her current role and as an awarding-winning Mortuary Technician, Barbara has experience in dealing with all facets of the profession. From the myths and misconceptions to dealing with the grieving process, Barbara gives us an … [Read more…]

New Division – Executive Interim

  New Division – Executive Interim   The Total Assist Group has expanded into the Executive world of the Public sector providing Interim Managers and Consultants across Local and Central Government, Health and the third Sector. The key for us is making sure that we provide the right solution for our clients every time. Sometimes … [Read more…]

NMC announce changes to language testing requirements

  NMC announce changes to language testing requirements   NMC announce changes to language testing requiremenThe Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) have announced changes to their Language testing requirements. In addition to the currently accepted International English Language Test System (IELTS), the NMC will now accept the Occupation English Test (OET). The new addition will … [Read more…]

Death rates must be published by surgeons

According to the NHS medical director, surgeons must publish death rates or face penalties. Following criticism regarding NHS transparency, Sir Bruce Keogh has made a move to improve trust and transparency by releasing up to 5,000 surgeon’s death rates so patients can compare doctors. He clarified that surgeons who failed to publish death rates would … [Read more…]

‘Miracle’ doctor inspired by NHS

Doctor Adib Rizvi has been dubbed Pakistan’s ‘miracle’ doctor. This is not only due to the fact that he is the head and founder of one of Pakistan’s largest public health organisations, it is also due to his life-long dedication to providing, ‘free public health care with dignity.’ He maintains a striking and positive rapport … [Read more…]

Is there a pill to stop people drinking alcohol?

New drug could reduce alcohol consumption A new pill set to reduce alcohol consumption among problem drinkers could now be made available to NHS patients across England and Wales. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have advised that the drug – Nalmefene – should be made available to people who regularly drink high … [Read more…]

Should minimum alcohol prices be introduced?

New pricing scheme could be more effective Researchers from the University of Sheffield have stated that introducing a minimum price per unit of alcohol would be more effective than the current government policy. The results show that a minimum price of 45p to 50p per unit of alcohol could save more lives then the current … [Read more…]