…SD, said: “This third ATiC symposium built on the success of our inaugural event in 2019 and our 2022 symposium, which reflected on the impact and legacy of the Accelerate Wales programme, of which ATiC was a partner in from 2018-2022. “This new CATALYSE event, which we envisage will become an annual collaborative conference, welcomed speakers and delegates from across Welsh Government, health boards, enterprise, and academia. “It was an exciting,…

…tastasis, and the factors that influence its spread. According to Cancer Research UK, breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK with about 550,000 new cases each year. Dr Formosa said that while some cancer patients are diagnosed at a later stage, drugs may be used to treat it if it is diagnosed early. Much of the existing research focuses on curing the primary problem before cancers spread, but Dr Formosa said she wanted to find out what…

…le treatment at the correct time. “As a result of this, we see improved outcomes for our patients, allowing them to move on with their everyday lives far more quickly. Providing treatment in this way means that we are not only significantly reducing waiting times and costs, but most importantly, putting the needs of the patient first. The six goals for urgent and emergency care are: Coordination, planning and support for people at greater risk of…

…amputations. MKPs are artificial knee joints with a built-in programmable computer that constantly controls the swing and stance phases of the leg’s movement, using sensors to adapt to the individual user’s gait. The computer can then make adjustments in resistance so the user can walk more efficiently at different speeds and more safely down slopes, reducing stumbles and falls. There are strict criteria relating to eligibility for MPKs in Wales….

…. The NCRI Bladder and Renal Group has published strategic priorities in research to address challenges and improve patient outcomes. The group has identified the following priorities on which it will focus its efforts over the next three years: Early detection and precision prevention with a view to early intervention in urothelial cancer Pre-operative systemic treatment study for kidney cancer Risk-adapted follow-up in early stage cancers of the…

…er and baby units across the UK later this year. The study aims to develop new treatments for new mums who are experiencing the hallucinations, delusions and serious changes in mood which come with postpartum psychosis. Ian concluded: “We need to understand things better for the huge number of women who experience postpartum psychosis. “As a researcher, I think you can make major changes which could impact on not just the few patients that you see…