From molecule to medicine
A report this week from the Office of Health Economics (OHE) shows the amazing impact medicines have had on the NHS and more widely
The value-based public procurement nurse in Europe
Paul De Raeve, Secretary General of the European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN) places the value-based public procurement nurse under the spotlight in Europe.
Are healthcare organisations finally making a move to the cloud?
Sam Woodcock, Director Solutions Architect EMEA and APAC at iland, looks at the future of cloud adoption in healthcare organisations, throughout this article
Smartphone overuse can speed up the ageing process
Millions of Brits risk speeding up the ageing process of their eyes due to excessive time in front of mobile phones, tablets and computer screens, warn health experts at Optical Express
Cutting-edge technology synergy in the personalised nanomedicine space: Focus on 3D printing nanomedicines
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechVision synergy Group explains the role of cutting-edge technology in the personalised nanomedicine space, with a special focus on 3D printing nanomedicines.
Plans confirmed to open Midland Metropolitan Hospital by 2022
The Midland Metropolitan Hospital will open in 2022 after the government and local NHS trust reached an agreement to finish construction work.
New research reveals how much Britons know about the impact of health supplements
While a third of the UK describe themselves as 'fairly health conscious', only 5% are aware of the benefits that supplements such as Arsenic can have on their health.
New class of drugs to reduce heart disease by targeting gut microbes
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic in the United States have designed a potential new class of drugs that may reduce cardiovascular diseases by targeting a specific microbial pathway in the gut.
Vulnerable offenders ordered to use health services to address mental health
Vulnerable offenders with mental health, alcohol and substance abuse issues are addressing the underlying cause of their offending, as part of a pioneering scheme announced by Justice Secretary David Gauke today
Research reveals adolescents should go to the gym to reduce the risk of disability
A new study has revealed that muscular weakness is directly linked with disability later on in life, but exercise could help reduce the risk
New data shows a decrease in deaths from hepatitis C
New data published by Public Health England (PHE) show that deaths from hepatitis C-related end-stage liver disease have fallen by 11% in 2017 compared to the previous year
Understanding and managing lone worker risk
Javier Colado, SVP of International Sales at Everbridge shares his views on understanding and managing lone worker risk, with a focus on helping to keep people safe and businesses running.
Financial worries could hamper workplace productivity and lead to absenteeism
Mental health is one of the biggest causes of sickness absence in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics[1]. And a new white paper for employers, published by credit information provider Equifax, underlines the impact of financial worries on the mental health of workers
Codeine revealed as big killer in recent research
The Office for National Statistics has today revealed that the number of drug-related deaths in England and Wales is the highest since records began, with opiate-based prescription painkiller Codeine claiming 20% more lives this year compared to last
New system of consent for organ and tissue donation announced
The government has outlined plans to implement a new system of consent for organ and tissue donation in order to tackle a shortage of donors
High-level regional event held to promote awareness and combat spread of cancer in Africa
World’s second largest inter-governmental body and First Ladies from 16 African Nations deliver Africa cancer awareness event with and agree measures to combat the spread of cancer in Africa
New research reveals how tea has cognitive benefits
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), the major antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound in green tea, has been shown to reduce memory loss and improve learning triggered by a high fat and high fructose diet, according to latest research just published
CARMAT confirms first heart transplant of patient previously implanted with artificial heart
CARMAT today confirms the announcement by the National Research Center for Cardiac Surgery on the successful transplant of a donor heart in the first international patient implanted with the CARMAT heart in October 2017
Universal Credit could grant abusers with more control over family income
A simplified Universal Credits system now makes payments to one person per household, which can often leave victims of domestic abuse and their children entirely dependent on their attacker
Fitness providers support the government’s new childhood obesity strategy
According to latest research, nearly a third of children today aged two to 15 are classed as overweight or obese and younger generations are experiencing childhood obesity at earlier ages.
