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The Institute of Medicine recognises six domains of quality within health care; high quality health care should be safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient centered. For an…

People are increasingly concerned about climate change, and COP26 is an important and imminent meeting for human and planet health. This commentary on Green Podiatry directs us all to lighten our…

Cross-sectional study investigating average endoscopic waste generated annually in the US and the consequent environment impact of this waste.

Sharing in case useful. UCL have put together a green lab consumables guide with actions following the 5'Rs waste management principles. Link to guide:green_lab_consumables_guide_2021_update.pdf…

Abstract: Reusing hemodialysis wastewater (HWW) is more difficult due to its higher conductivity (salinity) and the need for an iterative RO or adsorption process. It can therefore be challenging and…

This article provides an overview of intensive care environmental sustainability with a nice summary figure of recommendations to focus on for reducing the carbon footprint of ICUs and 'getting our…

A collaboration between the NHS, the voluntary sector and academia has produced new advice for commissioning training on sustainability.

To prepare tomorrow's doctors for work in a changing world a multi-agency, multi-professional collaboration has developed an innovative curriculum and teaching materials about the health aspects of…

This study provides an insight into the investigation carried out on West Nile virus (WNV) in Africa, highlighting several knowledge gaps regarding, firstly the current WNV distribution and genetic…

A cooling economy and a warming climate make this an opportune time to consider how ophthalmology might respond to the need to improve services while cutting costs. Although the NHS has enjoyed…