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Inventor and Locksmith John pledges to help the NHS
An inventor who underwent life saving heart surgery has come up with a way to help other patients and raise money for the hospital which treated him, at the same time.
29/Jul/2010
Newcastle University scientists develop cancer test
A revolutionary new approach to tackling childhood brain cancer has been unveiled by scientists based in the North East.
28/Jul/2010
Orange brings Smartnumbers to UK
Orange, has made its entrance into the UK e-health market by introducing a new telephone numbers service
22/Jul/2010
Paralysed patients could benefit from robotic aids
Patients with spinal cord injuries could one day move paralysed parts of their bodies with a wearable robotic device controlled by a wireless chip implanted in the brain.
08/Jul/2010
DVD will help patients cope with liver disease
A team from Newcastle has developed a DVD to help thousands of people in the UK suffering from a form of liver disease.
27/Jul/2010
New Alliance Combines Resources: To Drive Healthcare Innovation In The UK
The Healthcare Innovations Alliance (HIA) launched today (Thursday 24th June) comprises six NHS Innovation Centres located around the country which are combining their expertise to speed the development of ideas to improve patient care and ensure efficient and cost-effective healthcare delivery.
24/Jun/2010
HIEC Director takes up post
A new North East health organisation - Health Innovation and Education Cluster - has announced its director.
27/Jul/2010
Bright ideas scoop healthcare awards
A new way of assessing whether cancer survivors are ready to be discharged, a device that helps patients suffering from debilitating lung conditions and a new parenting guide for children with learning difficulties are some of the winners of this year’s Bright ideas in health awards.
08/Jun/2010
NHS Plus occupational health adviceline for small businesses in the North East goes national
The free NHS Plus ‘Health for Work’ Adviceline for small businesses delivered by NHS Plus that has operated in the North East since 7 December 2009 has been extended nationally.
15/Apr/2010
NHS best practice drive
A new partnership is being developed that will see the NHS working more closely across sectors to develop and spread best practice through innovation in prevention and care.
15/Apr/2010
NHS Innovations North helps support a new life saving device for premature babies
A device which allows vital heart readings to be taken from very small babies has been developed by doctors at a North East hospital.
27/Jul/2010
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