A host of the biggest names in medicine have received special recognition  The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (RCSEd), recently honoured a number of prominent figures in the medical field, including a former BBC Editor and the President of a sister Royal Surgical College. Branwen Jeffreys, whose late father was a Fellow of the College, […] The post Royal Surgical College announces suite of honours and new deans appeared first on OPNews ..read more

Simon Mifsud, CEO of Garland Surgical asks what are the alternatives for younger patients in need of a total hip replacement   Total Hip Replacement (THR) has proved extremely effective in reducing pain and disability for many patients with hip arthritis, which affects over 600 million people around the world. However, while THR is a […] The post Total Hip Replacement: Imagining better for younger patients appeared first on OPNews ..read more

27th of March 2025 ISMISS/MISS Endoscopic Forum Conference in Auditorium   An international conference format with lectures, novel surgical techniques presentations, case presentations and open discussions. With an impressive panel of invite faculty and speakers that will speak about the most important advances and experiences in the following topics. The organisers want to foster the […] The post 27-28 March 2025, The 4th ISMISS/MISS Endoscopic Forum; Spain appeared first on OPNews ..read more

In the complex field of medical device development, risk management is often perceived as a mountain of paperwork and regulatory hurdles. However, a shift is occurring. ISO 14971, the globally recognised standard for medical device risk management, is evolving into a powerful catalyst for innovation and enhanced patient safety, particularly within the specialised field of […] The post Risk management as an innovation catalyst: Unlocking the potential of ISO 14971 in orthopaedic device development appeared first on OPNews ..read more

Researchers at Swansea University have developed a revolutionary bone graft substitute inspired by coral which not only promotes faster healing but dissolves naturally in the body after the repair is complete. This groundbreaking research, led by Dr Zhidao Xia from Swansea University Medical School in collaboration with colleagues from the Faculty of Science and Engineering and several external partners*, has been […] The post Scientists develop coral-inspired material to revolutionise bone repair appeared first on OPNews ..read more

A pilot programme to provide observership opportunities for Malaysian surgical trainees in the UK has officially launched.  A ceremony at the British High Commission, Kuala Lumpur, has marked the agreement (MoA) exchange between the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), and Universiti Malaya (UM) for the Malaysia-United Kingdom Travelling Fellowship […] The post Surgical Royal College announces new UK-Malaysia trainee programme appeared first on OPNews ..read more

A study assessed the psychobiological functioning of 27 Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical doctors and paramedics over two weeks. Results suggested that the increases in psychological and biological stress responding during periods of emergency are adaptive and essential. However, when professionals frequently face emergencies, the body must respond too often and for too long, which can impact […] The post Health professionals’ responses to stress in critical care scenarios and the risk of burnout appeared first on OPNews ..read more

NSpine’s special “Masterclass” is now established as the premier case discussion forum; renowned not only the discussion of complex cases, but importantly for the engagement and the friendly atmosphere of the debates. Each Masterclass combines 6 hours of CME accredited sessions together extended free time for informal networking and other pursuits. Included in your package […] The post 13-17 January 2025, NSpine Winter Masterclass; Switzerland appeared first on OPNews ..read more

Persica Pharmaceuticals Limited (Persica), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company developing an antibiotic formulation for intradiscal injection to treat chronic Low Back Pain (cLBP), recently announced the publication of two papers describing the preclinical development and First-in-Human pharmacokinetics of Persica’s asset, PP353, in the peer-reviewed Journal of Orthopaedic Research (JOR) Spine. Dr Steve Ruston, Chief Executive […] The post Exciting research for chronic low back pain treatment appeared first on OPNews ..read more

The London Clinic, the UK’s largest independent charitable hospital and Northwestern Medicine, a leading US-based academic healthcare organisation, have announced a ground-breaking international collaboration. It is a wide-ranging agreement that will accelerate The London Clinic’s infrastructure improvements and growth ambitions in the years ahead. With a combined 250 years of delivering healthcare in the community, […] The post The London Clinic and Northwestern Medicine announce strategic International Healthcare Collaboration appeared first on OPNews ..read more