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MHRA approves new antimicrobial wound dressing for UK
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (364+ words) 21 August, 2026 By Steve Ford Source:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention A new wound dressing, which is designed to prevent bacterial colonisation without releasing antimicrobial chemicals, has been approved for use in the UK. Developed by Swiss biotech Polaroid…...
Ulster hospital showcases first nurse-led paediatric pre-op service
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (1064+ words) 21 August, 2026 By Steve Ford Source:  South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust Health leaders in Northern Ireland have hailed the innovative approach to pre-operative assessment being used at Ulster Hospital, which has dramatically reduced cancellations by 73%. The nurse-led, and consultant-supported,…...
Iron transfusion before heart surgery ‘cuts complications and aids recovery’
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (677+ words) 20 August, 2026 By Steve Ford Giving intravenous iron to patients with anaemia before heart surgery reduces the need for a red blood transfusion and reduces time in hospital, according to researchers. The Australian researchers found it resulted in an extra day…...
'Educators need to recognise learner vulnerability following autism or ADHD diagnoses"
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (986+ words) 20 August, 2026 By Nicole Blythe The Royal College of Psychiatrists recently issued a statement in response to Channel 4’s documentary The Great ADHD Myth?, highlighting the importance of personalised support and early intervention, recognising that reasonable adjustments in education can play…...
Weekly insulin pen could slash the number of injections for diabetics
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (715+ words) 20 August, 2026 By Steve Ford A new weekly insulin jab that could cut the number of injections needed by patients with type 2 diabetes by 85%, from 365 a year to just 52, is close to approval for use by the NHS. Literally, hundreds of…...
Lack of safety compliance means digital transformation risks 'unprecedented' patient harm
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (714+ words) 19 August, 2026 By Emma Baines Lack of compliance with safety standards means the NHS digital transformation agenda risks “unprecedented” patient harm, according to a new warning from researchers. The government’s 10-year health plan for England risks “propagating patient harm at an…...
Body-worn cameras for A&E nursing staff at Teesside trust
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (1042+ words) 19 August, 2026 By Steve Ford Nurses and other clinicians in emergency departments at University Hospitals Tees (UHT) are adopting body-worn cameras as the organisation attempts to “grapple” with violence against its staff. From prosecuting violent offenders and refusing treatment to abusive…...
Vaccine programme sparks 50% drop in RSV infant admissions
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (695+ words) 19 August, 2026 By Emma Baines Thanks to the efforts to NHS staff, the maternal vaccination programme has resulted in a dramatic drop in infants admitted to urgent care for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in England, according to latest data. The number…...
Tales of magic: how Disneyland Paris helped rethink teaching evidence
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (50+ words) 19 August, 2026 By Sam Humphrey Get limited access for your first week. No further commitment, no payment details required. Access to Premium content not included in trial. To access this content, you’ll need a subscription to Nursing Times. Standard Nursing Agency…...
Covid turned into long Covid in more than a quarter of affected staff
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (790+ words) 18 August, 2026 By Emma Baines Long Covid affected more than a quarter of UK healthcare staff who contracted Covid-19 during the pandemic, according to a new report. Its authors called for enhanced training for healthcare managers to better understand and support…...