Summary The Respiratory Transformation Partnership (RTP) is a landmark national collaboration to improve care for people with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other respiratory conditions. It is receiving funding totalling £10 million over the next two years from the Office for Life Sciences (OLS), NHS England (NHSE) and four industry partners: AstraZeneca, Chiesi […]
Summary An evaluation of an image analysis tool has demonstrated its potential in the mechanical thrombectomy pathway following stroke. This included input from clinicians, patients and carers. Further analysis is needed to support widespread adoption. What is the challenge? Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is a specialist procedure to treat acute ischaemic stroke. It’s highly time-sensitive and […]
Summary Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley (HIOTV) performed a feasibility study of InfectiClear Rapid, a rapid molecular diagnostic designed to support early rule out of infection in emergency and acute care settings, developed by Presymptom Health. Using HIOTV’s Lean Assessment Process (LAP) methodology, semi-structured interviews were conducted with clinicians across nine NHS trusts to […]
Summary Quick, accurate blood tests for pre-eclampsia (PE) are contributing to safer pregnancies and better outcomes for tens of thousands of pregnant women and their unborn babies every year. More accurate diagnosis reduces the need for admission and enables a clearer focus on women needing closer monitoring. The pandemic underlined the importance of safe and […]