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As climate change and natural resource scarcity escalate, all the while the number of people requiring dialysis increases, there is an urgent need for dialysis facilities that meet care needs while…
Hospitals and health systems emit an astounding amount of greenhouse gas emissions. Based on studies in the U.K. and U.S., over 60% of CO2 emissions from hospitals come from the supply chain. One of…
Project completed as part of the Great Ormond Street Hospital Green Team Competition.
Team members
Vicky Gately, Clinical Band 7 Nurse
Katie Lord, Practice Educator
Ella Johnson,…
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2 May 2024 •
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Vicky Gately, Clinical B7 Nurse, Katie Lord, Practice Educator, Ella Johnson, Practice Facilitator, Sophie Jackson, Clinical B7 Nurse
Recently, microplastic accumulation was observed in the human placenta, raising important questions related to the biological effects of these contaminants on the health of pregnancies and offspring.
Project completed as part of the Great Ormond Street Hospital Green Team Competition.
Team members
Jessica Gowing - Dispensing Optician
Meera Nagji - Optometrist
Setting / patent…
Created on
22 Apr 2024 •
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Jessica Gowing - Dispensing Optician and Meera Nagji - Optometrist
Abstract
The healthcare sector is a significant producer of greenhouse gas emissions. Gases that contribute to climate change include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and chlorofluorocarbons.…