Training is key in NHS technology challenge
Paul Vousden outlines the role of the UK Training Hub for
Operative Technologies in Healthcare, the key tasks for improving
training in the use of medical devices across the NHS and the focus
areas for THOTH's activities. 18 July 2008
Global action against neglected tropical diseases
The WHO Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Neglected Tropical
Diseases (STAG-NTD) has released a report of its recommendations to the
World Health Organization (WHO) on action to take over neglected
tropical diseases resulting from its meeting in April. 16 July 2008
 Progress in appendix removal through
mouth
An appendectomy using endosurgical instruments passed through the mouth
and then through the stomach wall, with closure of the stomach incision
(the gastrotomy) from inside the stomach was demonstrated in a NOSCAR
conference. 16 July 2008
WHO launches checklist for safer surgery
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new safety checklist
for surgical teams to use in operating theatres, as part of a major
drive to make surgery safer around the world. 7 July 2008
How can technology adoption be speeded up in the NHS?
Iestyn Williams, of the Health Services Management
Centre, University of Birmingham, discusses the reasons for the slow
uptake of medical technology in the NHS in England and how to overcome
the barriers to adoption. 20 June 2008
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