We need more than cash to fix adult social care
In this article, Adrian Brown, Executive Director at the Centre for Public Impact, looks into how the UK can learn from the Netherlands to fix adult social care.
Preventive care for people with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions
Versus Arthritis underline the importance of forward planning for improved preventive care for people with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.
Whole genome sequencing: It’s getting personal
Professors Darren K Griffin and Alan R Thornhill discuss their research on exploring a person’s genome sequencing.
Welsh project aims to offer treatment as ovarian cancer cases continue to rise
A new £2.6 million project led by Swansea University Medical School aims to dramatically improve the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer.
The role of vitamin D in pregnancy
Dr Larisa Corda Obstetrician and Gynaecologist shares her expert thoughts here on the role of vitamin D in pregnancy.
Distributive biobanking models: Why biospecimens need blockchain
Here, several experts from the International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories provide a novel perspective around distributive biobanking models, including why biospecimens need blockchain.
Redefining efficiency based on what matters to cancer patients
Redefining efficiency based on what matters to cancer patients is placed under the spotlight here by All.Can, including identifying opportunities for change.
An update on the medical technology sector
Andrew Davies, Digital Health Lead at ABHI provides an important update on the latest developments in the medical technology sector.
Turning a corner in the prevention of Type 1 diabetes
Dr Elizabeth Robertson, Director of Research at Diabetes UK explains why 2019 marked turning a corner in the prevention of Type 1 diabetes but adds that there is still more research to be done in this area.
The Academy of Medical Cannabis
Professor Mike Barnes, Director of Education at The Academy of Medical Cannabis shares his thoughts on the rescheduling of cannabis to a Schedule II substance in November of 2018 and access to medical cannabis prescriptions.
Data linkage and sharing for healthy longevity: A global challenge
Data linkage and sharing for healthy longevity together present a global challenge, in the view of Prof Makoto Suematsu, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development and Rihana Diabo at the World Economic Forum.
Social media sites listen to NHS call for online protection
Facebook and Instagram have announced they are removing posts that promote 'miracle' cures like get-slim-quick products, which are known to have damaging side effects.
Medical marijuana: Developments in the industry
Ian C Tordoff, CEO of Block Commodities Ltd, provides a snap-shot of changes in the medical marijuana industry.
Social care exodus: One in three social carers plan to leave sector
New research from Totaljobs reveals one in three (37%) social carers are looking to leave the sector within the next five years in a social care exodus.
Regulation and quality control for the medical cannabis industry
AlphaCAT (Cannabinoid Analysis Test) takes the first step to regulation and quality control for the medical cannabis industry, as this profile by the firm’s Sebastien Beguerie sheds light on.
Beyond the current obesity epidemic
Obesity is a growing problem around the world, with many negative consequences for both individuals and societies. Research by Professor Barry M. Popkin and his colleagues at the University of North Carolina (UNC) aims to lead us beyond the current obesity epidemic.
The role of eHealth tools in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis care and research
Karen Moor and Marlies Wijsenbeek from the Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam explore the role of eHealth tools in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis care and research.
From diabetes prevention 1.0 to Prevention 3.0
Digitally enabled pathway personalisation is leveraging actionable data insights and dynamic intelligence to drive better outcomes as part of the Prevention 3.0 agenda
NHS supports survivors of female genital mutilation (FGM)
Hundreds of survivors of female genital mutilation (FGM) will be able to access expert care, support and treatment due to a new network of NHS clinics being launched.
Brexit ‘mini-deal’ can prevent Operation Yellowhammer, says NHS Confederation
Today (12 September) the NHS Confederation responded to the publication of Operation Yellowhammer, a document describing alarming food and medicine shortages after Brexit.
