Government unveils National Cancer Plan

The government has acknowledged that cancer mortality rates in the UK are much higher than in other, comparable countries and has published a comprehensive National Cancer Plan to help drive improvement.

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Surgical trade union warns training cuts will compromise patient safety
Surgical trade union warns training cuts will compromise patient safety

The Confederation of British Surgery warns that the decision to withdraw funding for specialist surgical training, without national oversight and standard setting, will make "a recurrence of the recent Great Ormond Street Hospital scandal, which...

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Study identifies potential immunotherapy strategy for early-stage prostate cancer
Study identifies potential immunotherapy strategy for early-stage prostate cancer

A multi-institutional study, led by Mayo Clinic and published in Cell Reports Medicine, reports that pairing a next-generation immunotherapy with standard hormone therapy before surgery may help overcome a long-standing barrier in early-stage...

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mRNA nanobodies show promise in treating colorectal cancer
mRNA nanobodies show promise in treating colorectal cancer

In a significant advancement for cancer immunotherapy, researchers have developed a novel approach using mRNA-encoded nanobodies that effectively combat colorectal cancer in preclinical models.

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First-ever in-utero stem cell therapy for fetal spina bifida repair is safe, study finds
First-ever in-utero stem cell therapy for fetal spina bifida repair is safe, study finds

A phase 1 clinical trial published in The Lancet has shown that combining stem cell therapy with standard fetal surgery before birth is a safe and promising approach to treat myelomeningocele, a severe form of spina bifida.

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Features

Closest to the bomber: Dan Biddle’s extraordinary survival and the power of trauma care
Closest to the bomber: Dan Biddle’s extraordinary survival and the power of trauma care

The AfPP Emergencies and Trauma Symposium will hear the extraordinary story of Dan Biddle, a survivor of the terrorist bombing on London’s underground, which took place on 7 July 2005. In this interview, he shares an insight into the power of trauma care.

Rethinking value in NHS procurement
Rethinking value in NHS procurement

In this article, Thomas Owens, outlines why long-term outcomes must outweigh short-term cost – especially in pressure ulcer prevention. He calls for the NHS to embed lifecycle value, clinical performance, and sustainability into every purchasing decision.

Evolution of urinalysis: from dipstick to digital solution
Evolution of urinalysis: from dipstick to digital solution

Julie Elston provides an insight into the evolution of urinalysis. She argues that digital solutions could address some of the issues associated with urinalysis – such as improper handling, inconsistent dip times, subjective interpretation, and inefficient processes.

Advancing surgery in the East of England
Advancing surgery in the East of England

The new Welbeck Cambridge Surgery Centre will advance patient-centred, minimally invasive specialist care in the East of England, when it opens in 2026. Professor Khanduja (Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon), Mr Brown (Consultant Neurosurgeon), Mr Donnelly (Consultant ENT Surgeon), and Dr. Rolfe (Consultant in Pain Medicine) provide an insight into...

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Compliant isolation for mobile and legacy medical systems
Compliant isolation for mobile and legacy medical systems

Medical equipment used withing NHS environments must meet strict electrical safety standards to protect patients and clinical staff. For bespoke, legacy or mobile systems, achieving compliance can be complex and costly – often requiring redesign,...

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Randox receives FDA 510(K) clearance for clinical drug testing device
Randox receives FDA 510(K) clearance for clinical drug testing device

Randox has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for marketing its newest clinical drug testing panel. Available on the Evidence MultiSTAT, the fully automated multi-analyte analyser is powered by...

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Improving infection control without compromising sensitive materials
Improving infection control without compromising sensitive materials

PDI has developed a range of wipes to overcome healthcare challenges around compatibility with sensitive materials. In busy healthcare environments, cleaning and disinfection happen constantly. Wipes are being used repeatedly on the same surfaces and...

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Doncaster and Bassetlaw launches CardMedic to break down communication barriers
Doncaster and Bassetlaw launches CardMedic to break down communication barriers

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is set to launch a new 12 month pilot of CardMedic, a clinically validated app designed to transform communication with patients across any barrier – whether language, visual, hearing or...

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The Big Perioperative Natter

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Wednesday 4 March 2026 7-8pm

AfPP Emergencies and Trauma Symposium

Royal Society of Medicine, London
5th March 2026

The National Operating Theatres Show

London (KIA Oval)
10th March 2026

OneTogether UK Expert Conference 2026

National Conference Centre (NCC), Birmingham
12th March 2026