New research published in the European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EJOG) has demonstrated reduction of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) using Episcissor-60 at London’s Royal Free and Barnet Hospitals. Data from 2,566 births was analysed, with a measure of OASIS rates before and after implementation of Episcissors-60. Results showed OASIS reduction in high-risk operativeRead more
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America’s National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has announced the launch of a new clinical trial using NIA innovation Dip.io. The trial, using Dip.io’s smartphone app and urinalysis kit will provide important information on how to increase testing for chronic kidney disease (CKD) among patients with high blood pressure. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a contributingRead more
Clare Murray became pregnant with her first child at 44. She was soon informed that she was at risk of hypertension and would need to be monitored for high blood pressure during her pregnancy; a condition which requires weekly trips to the hospital. Here, she explains how ‘Home monitoring of hypertension in pregnancy’, or ‘HaMpton’,Read more
Anna Doherty is a third-year student at the University of Leeds and a champion for raising awareness of anorexia and other eating disorders, using her own experience to get people talking about the issues. This is Anna’s story of how FREED changed her life. “I came to Leeds in 2015 and I think the shockRead more
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) has been selected to present at this year’s King’s Fund Digital Health and Care Congress, taking place on 10 and 11 July. This two-day event provides an established forum for health and care professionals to come together and learn from successful adoptions and practical implementations of digital health and care.Read more
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) features in The Times business pages alongside 2017 Fellow, Melissa Morris, CEO of Lantum. Hannah Prevett’s article offers an in-depth look at some of the entrepreneurs innovating successfully inside and outside the NHS, including 2017 Fellow, Melissa, and NIA Co-Founder, Mahiben Maruthappu. “Mr Maruthappu co-founded the NHS Innovation Accelerator inRead more
