The latest health and social care news and a look at research and development into the treatment of common and rare diseases alike. We also look at the vital changes being made to help deliver effective healthcare through the digital transformation within the NHS.
Superintendent Pharmacist Carolina Goncalves explores various factors impacting brain health, covering ways individuals can optimise their brain health as well as the latest developments in neuroscience research.
Functional medicine practitioner Oliver Barnett explores the factors that influence how we age and the significance of a multifaceted, integrated approach to health to reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Global support for the World Health Organization (WHO) was highlighted at the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly, as world leaders and philanthropic partners raised over US$ 170 million for WHO’s Investment Round.
Peter Lu, Partner and Global Head of the China Practice at McDermott Will & Emery, discusses China’s opening of its health industry to international investors.
While many believe that eating disorders affect only younger individuals, older adults can also be impacted. Open Access Government examines the risk factors, signs and treatment options for older adults dealing with disordered eating.
Integrated care systems are tackling health inequalities and improving health outcomes by integrating services and cross-sector partnerships. Hashum Mahmood, senior policy adviser for population health at NHS Confederation, shares how.
Steven T. Reed, O.D., President of the American Optometric Association, discusses age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults over 50, and the importance of early diagnosis and preventive care.
Open Access Government examines the factors affecting the health and wellbeing of First Nations people in Australia, highlighting the significance of establishing culturally sensitive healthcare that recognises their specific needs.
A dangerous hospital superbug, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, can now digest medical plastic like sutures and implants, microbiologists reveal. This alarming ability allows the pathogen to survive longer and form tougher antibiotic-resistant biofilms, posing a significant new threat to patient safety in healthcare settings.
Lorna Rothery discussed the challenges associated with the safe transfusion and supply of blood with Dr Evan M. Bloch, focusing on where future efforts to reduce transfusion-transmitted infections should be directed.
Afon Technology, founded by Dr Sabih Chaudhry in 2019, has been a leader in diabetes innovation with its Glucowear™ device, the world’s first non-invasive glucose sensor that continuously monitors blood sugar levels in real-time.
Open Access Government sits down with Alex Nash and Nerys Hebdon from The Access Group to discuss their innovative AI-driven TEC platform and its impact on local authorities and communities.
A fresh drive for partnership between the NHS and the private sector opens the door to greater collaboration. Carly Caton, Partner in the health and life sciences team at UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson, explains how to create lasting partnerships that drive mutual financial, health and innovation benefits.
