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Article Summary:Priority setting in health care is a research and practice area at the intersection of medicine, ethics, and economics, which aims to systematically and transparently evaluate the…

BackgroundAs global temperatures continue to rise, the effects of ambient heat on acute kidney injury (AKI) are of growing concern. We used a novel nationwide electronic alert (e-alert) system to…

ObjectiveTo map and synthesise existing interventions aimed at improving environmental sustainability in kidney care and to identify challenges and opportunities for implementation across treatment…

This Switzerland-based study evaluated and compared the environmental impacts from surgical and conservative care pathways after an anterior cruciate ligament injury using Life Cycle Assessment; it…

Project completed as part of the National 2025 Green Nursing Challenge by Liverpool Heart and Chest NHS Foundation TrustIssue:The cardiac Critical Care Unit at the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital…

Rationale & Objective: Hemodialysis is the most common form of kidney replacement therapy and has a significant environmental footprint, raising sustainability concerns as demand increases. This study…

A useful insight into the sustainability of exhibitors at three conferences.

Useful RCT demonstrated dilute lignocaine 0.25% works just as well as 0.5% lignocaine as a local anaesthetic in dermatologic surgery. Reducing the amount of lignocaine used and still being safe and…

This study sheds light on a critical issue: energy insecurity in hemodialysis units. Many dialysis centers rely on an unstable electrical grid, with current diesel backup solutions being…

A commentary exploring the impact of cosmetic dermatological procedures and products which highlights areas for more sustainable practice.Suggestions include ingredient selection based on low…