Vendors need to resolve security and interoperability for patient engagement
Patient engagement in Europe is a challenging space to operate in, despite the strong government impetus, coupled with the wide availability of supportive technology.
Engaging your brain to lose weight this January
Research led by Neurovalens shows that 70% of Brits will eventually put on more weight this January, and are calling for the nation to start engaging your brain.
How to help a loved one who is suffering from depression
Here, The Worsley Centre offers insight and advice on how you can help someone who is suffering from depression.
Fears over life-saving drug unfounded, finds review
Fears over a life-saving drug that can be used to treat alcohol addiction are unfounded, according to its first ever systematic review.
Study reveals least active regions in England
Golfsupport illustrates the least active regions in the UK and the London boroughs who need to take part in more physical activity.
GPs prescribe more opioids for pain in poor Northern areas, study reveals
English patients living in poorer areas are likely to be prescribed more opioids for pain by their GPs, according to a study led by University of Manchester and University of Nottingham researchers.
Restricting promotion of foods causing child obesity
The 12-week consultation on child obesity asks should there be more restrictions on how retailers promote food and drink that is high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS).
Sugar tax revenue helps tackle childhood obesity
Soft drinks manufacturers and traders have paid an extra £153.8 million in tax since April as part of the government's initiative to tackle childhood obesity
UK-Japanese partnership to tackle degenerative diseases
Medical researchers in Britain and Japan are to join forces in the fight to advance research into treatments for degenerative diseases.
Healthcare professionals require training in patient death conversations
Sensitive conversations about death is never going to be easy - could more practice and candid feedback help healthcare professionals gain confidence?
Young men with anxiety in need of more support
Research reveals that 70% of young men with anxiety report that their work performance and relationships are affected, yet well over half of them are still not seeking help.
Emerging and vector-borne disease research and training
Dr Leonard E.G. Mboera discusses the importance of studying emerging and vector-borne diseases at The Southern African Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance.
Stroke recovery: The exciting trends of the future
Steven A. Kautz, Professor at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and the Medical University of South Carolina College of Health Professions gives a glimpse into the future trends for stroke recovery research.
Integration: Eksote’s customer-oriented service development
Merja Tepponen South Karelia Social and Health Care District (Eksote) explains why integration is a cornerstone of the organisation’s customer-oriented service development.
A new front against Ebola: Extensive support for preparedness activities in Africa
Dr Ibrahim Socé Fall tells us about the excellent work that WHO Regional Office for Africa is doing around Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
£420 million winter fund to help NHS deliver new improvements
Hospitals and social care services are delivering 81 projects to provide improvements using money from a £420 million winter fund.
New Change4Life campaign set to help families cut back on sugar
PHE launches new Change4Life campaign to help families cut back on sugar after research reveals children have already exceeded the maximum sugar intake for an 18-year-old by the age of 10.
Artificial pancreas systems in Type 2 diabetes
Prof Dr Freimut Schliess, explores how artificial pancreas systems are revolutionising healthcare for Type 2 diabetes patients.
Dementia assistance dogs – helping with the future of dementia care
Dementia assistance dogs can alter the way that care is provided to dementia patients as it becomes a growing issue in the UK, along with the pressures put on care homes
7 ways to avoid catching the flu
The days are getting shorter, the kids are back at school, and there are noticeably more leaves drifting around. As the Stark family motto grimly states, ‘Winter is coming,’ and with it, the promise of the start of the flu season
