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.
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.
A recent multicenter randomised clinical trial has cast doubt on the efficacy of vaginal micronised progesterone (VMP) in preventing preterm birth in women with arrested preterm labour (APTL).
Suzanne Wait and Catherine Whicher, from The Health Policy Partnership, suggest that digital health should prioritise the inclusion of women at its core.
Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, University College London (UCL), and Imperial College London have revealed insights into why some people remain unscathed despite exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19.
Rocket Healthcare has launched a specialist employee management and communications app for care homes and social and domiciliary care companies. The Care Home App is now available to care sector companies in the UK and Ireland.
A recent review article published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology suggests that plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) could be a heart-healthy addition to our diets.
A recent advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cast significant doubt on the potential approval of MDMA-assisted therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Protection Paints has developed Vira-Protect with a source of silver ions combined with water-based paint-compatible polyurethane to create a hardwearing, efficient paint to support infection control
Blue light organisations are needed to help develop a new workforce management system with automated capabilities that will save time and costs. The Optimised Shift Scheduling system by Crown Workforce Management is being developed to benefit emergency services. Product lead Chris Pollicott tells us more.
The health and social care sectors in the UK are facing significant challenges in 2024. Ongoing backlogs, skilled workforce shortages, and increasing service demand are creating a perfect storm - but what can be done to change this?
Geoffrey Roth, Expert Member of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), discusses efforts to recognize and tackle health challenges that Indigenous Peoples face.
Michelle Holmes, Managing Director at Holmes & Partners Ltd, provides a comparative perspective when it comes to navigating the UK Health and Care Worker Visa.
England has just had the wettest 18 months since records began in 1836! Many days, we’ve all been holed up inside, unable to go out for our daily exercise because of the rain. So, it might surprise you to know that there are numerous health benefits from exercising and walking in the rain.
