8 December 2020

Medical students taken on virtual ward visits

Students at Queen Mary University of London have been virtually transported into a surgical ward to follow their lecturer on...

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3 December 2020

New mechanism of pain control revealed

Researchers in Japan have revealed a previously unknown mechanism for pain control involving a newly identified group of cells in...

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30 November 2020

Clinical trial to compare anaesthesia impact on recovery post-surgery

A new clinical trial will compare two types of anaesthetic to determine how soon after surgery they allow patients to...

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26 November 2020

Charity launches nationwide survey to understand impact of human factors within the operating team

The charity, Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP), has launched their third nationwide survey in a bid to better understand the...

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23 November 2020

Just hours of training triples doctor confidence in use of handheld ultrasound devices

While ultrasound imaging technology has been available for more than 50 years, machine size and cost limited its reach to...

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12 November 2020

Routine testing for COVID-19 can make surgery safer

Routine testing patients for COVID-19 before major surgery could reduce the risk of respiratory complications and save lives, a new...

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29 October 2020

Do you want to be the face of AfPP’s social media in 2021?

Does your perioperative team go above and beyond to encourage and develop a supportive and positive culture within your immediate...

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27 October 2020

Vygon signs exclusive agreement with Medovate to distribute regional anaesthesia device

Vygon Group, a group specialising in single-use medical devices, and Medovate, a medical device company dedicated to the development and...

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