DigiHEST: How we reached 29 countries in two days
DigiHEST: How we reached 29 countries in two days: The David Nott Foundation recently completed our first digital, live-streamed surgical…
Surgery
Making surgery safer during the pandemic
Routine testing for COVID-19 can make surgery safer according to a study led by the University of Birmingham: Using nasal…
The Anthony Nolan and NHS Stem Cell Registry
More than 2 million people have registered to become stem cell donors the UK, new figures released today reveal. The…
Age no criteria for heart attack treatment
Age no criteria for decisions on heart attack treatment, new research finds: Elderly patients suffering the most common type of…
Aesthetic breast surgery: Mastering the basics
Webinar: Aesthetic breast surgery: Mastering the basics - Tuesday 11 Aug 2020 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. This RSM webinar will…
Cancer’s reliance on fats could lead to new ‘drugs and diet’ treatment
Cancers are often heavily reliant on breaking down fats for their growth and spread, and could be treated by a…
New organ donation law
On the 20th May 2020, the law concerning organ donation in England changed. The decision as to whether or not…
Europe’s first lung transplant on Covid-19 patient
Europe's first lung transplant on coronavirus patient is carried out by MedUni Vienna/Vienna General Hospital. Last week, the Department of…
Life saving ‘pre-hab’ service for lung cancer patients
Consultants at Barts Health have trialled a potentially lifesaving 'pre-hab' programme to help patients become physically fit so that they…
Plug and Play: bionic arm prostheses
Next milestone in the development of bionic arm prostheses with major contribution from the Medical University of Vienna: in collaboration…