Reducing the environmental impact of chronic kidney disease care
Globally, it is recognised that health and care systems are undergoing transformative change to adapt to the needs of patients and communities, with increasing pressure to be financially, socially and environmentally sustainable. Appraising the sustainability of care...
In-Centre Haemodialysis at Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital
In June 2019, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NUTH) became the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a Climate Emergency, recognising that a climate emergency is also a health emergency, and committed to becoming a net-zero carbon...
Environmental Impact of PlGF-based testing for pre-eclampsia
The availability of quick, accurate blood tests that can help rule out pre-eclampsia (PE) is improving care for pregnant women and their unborn babies, reducing anxiety and saving the NHS money. The Oxford Academic Science Network, who have been championing the use of...
Care pathway for Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
Care pathway for Monoclonal Antibody Therapy of Severe Eosinophilic Asthma The use of Monoclonal Antibody (Mab) therapy is relatively new and evolving, but promises to revolutionise the management of asthma. This study by AstraZeneca has demonstrated the value of...