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Nurse-led laser clinic supports patients after cataract surgery

A new laser clinic led by a specialist nurse is helping increase capacity for patients needing 'after-cataract' care. A YAG laser capsulotomy treats 'after-cataract', a common condition where the mem...

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Study helps patients with corneal wounds recover sooner

Teams at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust and Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have published new findings highlighting how a clinic based approach using a sutureless amniotic membr...

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Our research: publications by our staff

Research supports the discovery of new and improved ways of treating diseases and their symptoms, and takes place across a range of specialties, supported by a large number of staff. Our researc...

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Healthcare scientists recognised with four regional awards

Healthcare scientists from Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to patient care, education, innovation and service improvement at the S...

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National award for research helping avoid emergency surgery for suspected testicular torsion

A project which has decreased the number of men and boys having unnecessary emergency surgery for suspected testicular torsion has won an award at a national conference of urological surgeons. Testic...

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Flying the flag for our armed forces community

On 22 June, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) gathered outside Tunbridge Wells Hospital to mark Armed Forces Day and the start of Armed Forces Week (22-28 June) with a special flag raising...