RCSI research reveals that 1 in 4 suicide attempts are associated with perceptual difficulties
(RCSI) Researchers at RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) have revealed that one quarter of suicide attempts are associated with dysfunction in how the brain interprets basic perceptual information, such as what we see, hear and think. The research shows that this dysfunction can predict suicidal behavior, and offers new prospects for treatment and suicide prevention. The research has today been published in JAMA Psychiatry. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 28, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
RCSI announces project to remove contaminants from water in India
(RCSI) Researchers based at RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) are leading a 4.97 million project that will remove contaminants from wastewater and drinking water. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - November 26, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: news
RCS: Outsourcing surgery damages training
The transfer of a “substantial volume” of NHS work to the independent sector has “negatively impacted” surgical trainees, the Royal College of Surgeons has warned. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - November 16, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Almost one in three knee operations and one in five hip replacements are done privately
The Royal College of Surgeons warned the growing number of operations being carried out outside of NHS hospitals means young surgeons are not getting the experience they need. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 22, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fitbit fad is putting extra pressure on the NHS as healthy people are being unduly alarmed
Trendy new gadgets, such as Fitbit exercise monitors, personalised DNA tests and sophisticated health apps, could ‘overwhelm’ people with health data, says the Royal College of Surgeons. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 17, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
GP practices to expect surge in tech hypochondriacs, warns leading surgeon
GP practices and A&E departments will‘undoubtedly see’ a growing number of patients concerned over what health data means for them.
Mr Richard Kerr, chair of the Royal College of Surgeons’ Commission on the Future of Surgery has warned that the increased availability of new technologies such as wearable health devices and sensor will leave more patients alarmed over the data collected. Hide related content:
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Source: Management in Practice - September 14, 2018 Category: Practice Management Authors: vfiore Tags: *** Editor ' s Pick Patients Practice management Latest News Source Type: news
Fitbit fad is putting extra pressure on the NHS as healthy people are being unduly alarmed
Trendy new gadgets, such as Fitbit exercise monitors, personalised DNA tests and sophisticated health apps, could ‘overwhelm’ people with health data, says the Royal College of Surgeons. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 14, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Shapiro Selected as Honorary Fellow by Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Jo Shapiro, MD, director of the BWH Center for Professional and Peer Support and of the Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, received an honorary fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). This fellowship is the hig (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - August 14, 2018 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Ireland suspends transvaginal mesh procedures
Earlier this week, Ireland temporarily suspended all procedures using transvaginal mesh devices to treat stress urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse at Health Service Executive funded hospitals, according to a government release from the country.
Minister for Health Simon Harris announced the pause, saying that the Department Chief Medical Officer requested the pause in use of the devices following a review by the Dept. of Health, HSE and the country’s Health Products Regulatory Agency.
The suspension is set to stay in place “until a set of conditions to mitigate the risks of injury are met,” accordi...
Source: Mass Device - July 26, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Regulatory/Compliance Women's Health Source Type: news
UK's top surgeon calls for new procedures to undergo clinical trials
Prof Derek Alderson says innovations should be backed by evidence before use on NHSNHS at 70: all our anniversary coverage in one placeBritain ’s most eminent surgeon has called for new surgical procedures and implants to be tested in clinical trials before being made routinely available on the NHS.Prof Derek Alderson, the president of the Royal College of Surgeons, said the benefits of surgical innovations must “absolutely, unequivocally” be backed by evidence, either through randomised controlled trials or official registries designed to track patient outcomes. The move would bring surgical innovation more closely ...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 5, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Hannah Devlin Science correspondent Tags: NHS Medical research Health Science Society UK news Source Type: news
'Winter pressures' affecting progression of trainee surgeons
The Royal College of Surgeons has received concerns from trainees about the impact of pressures on elective surgery over the winter. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - June 29, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Royal college backs Hunt bid to improve private sector safety
The Royal College of Surgeons has backed the health and social care secretary’s bid to improve patient safety in private sector hospitals. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - May 9, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Royal college to review trust’s specialist service after never events
The Royal College of Surgeons has been asked to review a trust’s specialist service following never events and concerns over staff culture. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - April 5, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Royal college raises alarm over critical care beds shortage
The Royal College of Surgeons has warned there may be too few critical care beds in England to cope with demand. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - February 16, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
