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Sanofi announced as Insulin Safety Week sponsor
Leading global healthcare company Sanofi Healthcare announced as Insulin Safety Week 2024 sponsor – supporting efforts to reduce errors within the profession.
Climate change and chemical exposure damage newborns’ hearts
The complex interplay of rising temperatures and exposure to polluting compounds and chemicals can damage children’s hearts, experts have warned.
New £10.4 million research centre will unlock new tests, treatments and cures for people living with rare kidney diseases
Thousands of people living with rare kidney disease will have access to improved diagnostics, treatments and potentially cures, thanks to the creation of a new research centre, involving experts from the University of Leicester.
Heart patients at UHNM to benefit from new minimally invasive procedure
A groundbreaking new procedure at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is giving hope to patients with a long-term heart condition.
Upcoming webinar to focus on hybrid closed loop technology in pregnancy
Diabetes healthcare professionals are invited to sign up for a hybrid closed loop and pregnancy webinar taking place next month during Insulin Safety Week 2024.
Researchers help stroke survivors with visual impairments
Vision experts from the University of Liverpool have developed a first of its kind questionnaire to assess the impact of post-brain injury visual impairment.
Leicestershire cardiologists’ life-saving mission gains the King’s recognition
Two Leicestershire cardiologists who made it their mission to teach every school leaver in the county lifesaving skills have seen their incredible efforts receive the royal seal of approval.
‘Tech vest’ can detect early signs of heart disease
Researchers at Barts Heart Centre have found that a reusable ‘vest’ can detect a potentially fatal heart condition much sooner than currently possible.
New cholesterol project to reduce hospital readmissions at UHNM
A new project at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is helping to reduce hospital readmissions in heart attack, stroke and vascular patients.
Dorset trusts taking part in groundbreaking stroke rehab trial
Dorset HealthCare has joined forces with University Hospitals Dorset for a pioneering trial of a treatment to help people regain use of their arms after a stroke.
Trend co-chair to speak at Diabetes Nursing Awards
One of the co-chairs of the award-winning Trend Diabetes will lead an educational session at the inaugural Diabetes Nursing Awards.
AI measures kidney size six times faster than humans
Artificial intelligence once felt like it had a home only in science fiction stories, but there’s no doubt it’s now becoming an integral part of our world.
Launch of new price saver site for prescribed products
Healthcare professionals who prescribe diabetes and pharmaceutical products have been urged to take advantage of a new price comparison saver website to get the best deal for their practice and the NHS
AI tools could transform future heart and kidney disease care
AI has an important role to play in the future of healthcare, offering doctors and healthcare professionals the ability to improve patient care and automate labour-intensive tasks.
Early heart disease deaths rise to 14-year high
The number of people dying before the age of 75 in England from heart and circulatory diseases has risen to the highest level in over a decade, according to new analysis from the British Heart Foundation.
UK’s obesity ‘ticking time bomb’ to be addressed at new congress
A nationwide conference will be held in May to help healthcare professionals tackle the obesity challenge facing the UK.
New awards to recognise UK’s diabetes nursing heroes
A new awards programme designed to celebrate the UK’s diabetes nursing heroes has opened for entries today.
National role for East Kent stroke consultant
East Kent Hospitals’ consultant stroke physician and clinical lead Dr David Hargroves has been announced as a new National Clinical Director, taking a leading role for NHS England.
Chronic sleep deficiency increases insulin resistance in women, especially postmenopausal women
Chronic insufficient sleep can increase insulin resistance in otherwise healthy women, with more marked effects in postmenopausal women, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health in the US.
Amputation concerns over missed diabetes foot care targets
New figures have highlighted how missed targets could be putting people with diabetes and foot ulcer at heightened risk of amputation.