U.S. crude oil hit the lowest level since June 2023, putting the benchmark on pace for its worst week in nearly a year, as OPEC+ has failed to reassure the market about the global supply and demand balance. U.S. crude hit a low of $67.17 earlier in the session and shed 8% for its worst […]
CHEC, a community healthcare provider delivering specialist ophthalmology services on behalf of the NHS, has announced the expansion of its Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) service. MIGS is an innovative approach combining glaucoma treatment with cataract surgery, utilising advanced techniques to control intraocular pressure through tiny incisions and microscopic implants. After successfully launching MIGS at […]
Plant Vogtle, a nuclear power plant in Waynesboro, Georgia, is the largest source of clean energy in the U.S. following the addition of two new reactors, according to Georgia Power. The plant’s unit 4 reactor began commercial operations in April and unit 3 went online last year. They are the first reactors built from scratch […]
The artificial intelligence trade is not just for traditional tech companies. We have three industrial stocks in the portfolio that will keep getting more and more business as AI proliferates and data centers are built and rebuilt to handle the increasing computing workloads. Beyond AI, there are other fundamental reasons to buy them as well. […]
NHS patients in England with von Hippel-Lindau disease – a rare genetic disease that causes tumours in major organs, including the brain and spine – can now benefit from the first-ever therapy which could shrink their tumours to help them avoid high-risk surgery. In clinical trials of belzutifan, 95 per cent of patients did not […]
Recommendations from the National Wound Care Strategy Programme regarding the treatment of lower limbs has shown marked improvement in the treatment of leg and foot ulcers in a national pilot. Healthcare providers across England piloted the recommendations over a period of two years, including Kent Community Health NHS Trust, Manchester Foundation Trust, Mid and South […]
VR technology video games that combine screen time with exercise are a great way to get fit, but game designers face a major challenge – like with regular exercise, adherence to ‘exergames’ is low, with most users dropping out once they start to feel uncomfortable or bored. Computer scientists at the University of Bath believe […]
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has awarded a 10-year contract for an community electronic patient record system with an estimated value of £3,060,870 to The Phoenix Partnership (TPP). The contract was reportedly awarded on 6 August 2024 following a call-off from a framework agreement and will run until 22 July 2034. In November 2023 the […]
RFiD Discovery has announced the launch of its new Patient Discharge Management system. The digital innovation aims to to revolutionise how hospitals manage bed availability, offering a faster, more accurate solution that enhances patient care and operational efficiency. The Patient Discharge Management system combines RFID-enabled wristbands with a cutting-edge Smart Drop Reader. This automated approach […]
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has published its research and development strategy, running until 2028 and built around three key objectives: to undertake a journey of improvement including utilisation of digital healthcare tools and services, to ensure safe, high quality care, and to support and value the workforce. With regards to digital healthcare tools and […]
