Experts strongly recommend against spine injections for chronic back pain
Commonly used injections offer little or no pain relief, says expert panel. Findings question whether it’s reasonable to continue to...
Read MoreSupport for sustainable surgery initiative grows as “Green Theatre Checklist” reaches new phase
A collection of prestigious medical bodies have joined forces to update guidance to help minimise environmental impact of surgery, with...
Read MoreCancer drugs linked to severe chronic peripheral nerve pain for 4 in every 10 patients
Platinum based drugs, taxanes, and lung cancer associated with highest pain prevalence Worldwide, cancer chemotherapy is linked to persistent severe...
Read MoreAston University opens new £1.5m simulation hospital wards for teaching
Aston University has opened a new £1.5m healthcare teaching facility which includes two interconnecting five-bed wards and an interactive immersive...
Read MoreSurvey reveals preterm babies receive insufficient pain management
A large proportion of babies born very early need intensive care, which can be painful. But the healthcare system fails to...
Read More26-27 June 2025, Association of Anaesthetists Resident Doctors Conference 2025; London
Formally known as Trainee Conference, the Association of Anaesthetists Resident Doctors Conference launches in London at the Hilton Wembley on 26-27 June 2025. Organised...
Read MoreSocial networking app created to improve patient care across the globe launches in UK
A social networking platform aimed to improve patient care across the globe is launching in the UK this month. The...
Read More20-22 May 2025, Anaesthesia 2025; Belfast
The Anaesthesia 2025 flagship conference hosted by The Royal College of Anaesthetists will take place in Belfast and online in...
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