Diabetes innovation in healthcare: Embracing the future with technology
Hitachi Consulting turns the spotlight onto diabetes, that affects 2.8 million people in the UK, a figure that is set to increase to 4 million by 2025. In addition, they reveal the vital role that innovation and technology play in addressing diabetes
Do we know the cause of asthma and COPD
Prof Dr Michael Roth (PhD), Research Group Leader Pulmonary Cell Research at the University Hospital Basel in Switzerland explains the extent to which asthma and COPD (smoker’s lung) are the most prevalent chronic inflammatory diseases of the lung, globally
Specific Language Impairment in children
In this absorbing e-book, Mabel L. Rice from the University of Kansas highlights specific language impairment and why it often goes unrecognised
Pneumology & Pulmonary Cell Research
Prof Dr Michael Roth (PhD) at University Hospital Basel looks at pneumology & pulmonary cell research, in this profile of the organisation's research
Why does Heterocyclic Chemistry matter?
Professor Colin J Suckling of University of Strathclyde explores the reasons why Heterocyclic Chemistry matters in the world today
Evidence Based Occupational Health
Jaana Laitinen from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health explores the relationship between health and the workplace
Institute of Pathology – the treatment of paediatric cancer
Experts from the University of Lausanne explore progress being made in the treatment of paediatric cancer in this fascinating ebook
PEGASO – Fit for Future
The PEGASO team explain the challenges to healthcare obesity represents and how the Fit for Future project aims to tackle them
Novaramed – Novel medication for neuropathic pain
As neuropathic pain increasingly becomes a global health issue, Novaramed is developing a treatment for chronic pain caused by nervous system damage
Alzheimer’s Disease as a spectrum disorder
When it comes to Alzheimer's Disease one size does not fit all. It should be considered a spectrum disorder, with precision medicine a key part of treatment
What are the options for personalised muscle rehabilitation?
Martin Fluck from Balgrist University Hospital outlines options for personalised muscle rehabilitation and research on molecular and cellular mechanisms
Drug development for neurodegenerative diseases
Professor Duncan McHale, Head Global Exploratory Development at UCB discusses the challenge of developing drugs to treat neurodegenerative diseases
Acute respiratory distress syndrome: complex and under-recognised
Matthieu Jabaudon, Université Clermont Auvergne outlines the complexities of acute respiratory distress syndrome and opportunities for precision medicines
Hand hygiene and beyond: its influence on infection control
Hygiena International highlights how effective hand hygiene and cleanliness in a healthcare environment is only one simple test away
Providing mental health services in the Palatinate
Pfalzklinikum shares its work as a mental health services provider and explains why wellbeing is vital for everyone, including a firm's own staff
Targeted drugs: Improving the lives of cancer patients
On Target Laboratories' Dr Sumith A. Kularatne shares his research into targeted drugs and notes the difference this treatment makes to cancer patients
Viruses and cancer: Should we be more afraid?
During the past 30 years it has become exceedingly clear that several viruses play significant roles in the development of various cancers in humans
Blue sky research: Is it worth the investment?
In his latest ebook, Professor Colin Suckling of the University of Strathclyde tackles the question: Is there any evidence that the cumulative output of research over the last 50 years has been valuable?
Redefining child health for the 21st Century: UIC Pediatrics’ strategic plan
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois, Chicago is working on redefining child health for the 21st Century
Innovative strategies to address the mental health crisis
Dr Benjamin Van Voorhees from the Department of Paediatrics in the University of Illinois at Chicago, outlines innovative strategies to tackle the mental health crisis in the US
