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CONTENTS VOLUME 16 ISSUE 2 CSJ THE CLINICAL SERVICES JOURNAL FEATURES
15 Global guidelines on the prevention of SSI Kate Woodhead provides an insight into the World Health Organization’s latest guidance on preventing surgical site infection.
19 Medical devices under threat from hackers
Patient information is now worth more than credit card data on the dark web and hackers are increasingly using medical devices to infiltrate hospital networks.
23 Antibiotics: the good news and the bad
Although there have been serious warnings that the last line of antibiotics is failing, there are also encouraging signs that antibiotic stewardship is improving and positive changes are being made in prescribing practices.
27 Tackling the threat of tuberculosis
The WHO is calling for increased efforts and investment to end one of the world’s oldest and deadliest diseases. But have we become complacent about the threat posed by TB and should we be more prepared to tackle the risk of outbreaks in UK hospitals?
33 Hidden threat in operating theatres
The Clinical Services Journal speaks to Single Use Surgical – a company that was established as a response to UK hospitals’ concerns over cleaning practices – to find out why they champion single-use alternatives to reusable instruments.
36 Dementia research in the spotlight
‘What is good for the heart is also good for the brain’, according to experts on dementia, yet more than a quarter of the British public are unable to identify any potentially modifiable risk factors.
41 Financing investment in medical technology
Keeping pace with technological advances requires considerable capital expenditure. It is becoming essential for hospitals to seek new and sustainable ways of investing in new technology.
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45 New insights into digestive health
An insight in to the latest research in gastroenterology, including new findings concerning the impact of wheat protein on inflammation beyond the gut.
48 Improving learning from patient deaths
The CQC has found widespread failure to properly investigate and learn from patient deaths, resulting in lost opportunities to improve care.
51 Understanding patient consent processes
A legal ruling has highlighted the importance of ensuring patients are given sufficient information to make informed decisions about their treatment options.
55 3D printing innovation in medical implants
An insight into how 3D printing has the potential to improve procedures and aid patient recovery.
59 Scalp cooling for cancer patients
Scalp cooling is changing the face of cancer by helping thousands of people keep their hair while undergoing treatment for chemotherapy.
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7 Cover Story: High performance: new examination light
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