Renfrewshire patient among first to benefit from robotic surgery at RAH
A Renfrewshire man has become one of the first patients to undergo robotic-assisted surgery at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) as NHS Greater Glasgow and…
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NHSGGC and GSA augmented reality project shortlisted for national innovation award
A pioneering augmented reality collaboration that helps patients visualise and better understand surgical procedures has been shortlisted for a national award. The project, led by…
PHOENIX trial reaches 1,000‑participant recruitment milestone
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is celebrating a major achievement as a new study using genetic tests to personalise treatments reached its 1,000th patient. The…
Genetic test to prevent hearing loss in newborns to begin national rollout in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
A groundbreaking genetic test that reduces the risk of deafness in newborn babies is being introduced by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) as part…
Patient hails ‘incredible’ use of AI to speed up detection of lung cancer
A woman whose lung cancer was detected with the help of Artificial Intelligence has praised the “incredible” speed of her diagnosis and treatment. Diane McCallum,…
Pioneering system lets NHSGGC surgeon ‘see inside’ patient during spinal surgery
The Institute for Neurological Sciences in Glasgow has performed the first operation in the UK – and is only the third centre worldwide – that…
Immersive virtual tour prepares new parents for neonatal intensive care
Few expecting parents anticipate that their newborn’s first moments will be spent in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The experience of a NICU admission…
NHSGGC research and innovation trials recover to pre-pandemic levels
Hundreds of new medical research studies and trials started in Greater Glasgow and Clyde last year, with the number and overall recruitment recovering to its…
COPD digital diagnostic service introduced to reduce waiting times and allow earlier provision of preventative interventions
A new digital service which will help speed-up diagnosis of the respiratory disorder COPD and cut waiting times for treatment has been introduced by Scotland’s…
Glasgow Royal Infirmary Robotics Team hits 500 surgery milestone
The robotics team at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary have celebrated a ground-breaking achievement as they reach 500 successful surgeries.