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Achieving cost savings and improved performance in the NHS: A data-driven path to sustainable success

In this article, Gareth Jenkins from Changeology Group Ltd examines how data-driven methodologies – supported by real NHS case studies – can foster meaningful, sustainable change.

Be Clear on Cancer campaign urges public to ‘look before they flush’

Public Health England (PHE) is launching a national 'Be Clear on Cancer' campaign to encourage everyone to 'look before they flush' and visit their GP if they notice blood in their urine

Agriculture industry has highest death rate, report shows

The latest report from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed that the agriculture industry still has the highest rate of fatal injuries compared to any other sector.

An introduction to shortness of breath (dyspnoea)

NHS 24 provides an introduction to sudden shortness of breath, which is also known as breathing difficulty (dyspnoea)

Diabetes: A global epidemic, A local problem

Dr Eleanor D Kennedy, Research Manager at the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation explains why diabetes is a global epidemic and at the same time, a local problem

The role of research in Canada for the future of ageing

Dr Yves Joanette, Scientific Director at the CIHR Institute of Aging explores how Canada’s researchers are meeting the needs of an ageing population, now and in the future

The World Health Organization: Tackling infectious diseases in Africa

Open Access Government explores the work of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in tackling infectious diseases, including tuberculosis (TB)

Modernising health policy, building up knowledge and tackling preventable diseases

The work of Vytenis Andriukaitis, European Commissioner for Health & Food Safety, with responsibility for modernising health policy, building up knowledge and tackling preventable diseases

The detection, identification and monitoring of infectious diseases in Africa

The Southern African Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance detail the issues around the detection, identification and monitoring of infectious diseases in Africa today

Greater research investment is needed for a dementia breakthrough

Dr Doug Brown, Chief Policy and Research Officer at Alzheimer’s Society, discusses why more investment is needed in dementia research

Prevention, early detection and effective therapy in melanoma

Dr Bettina Ryll from the Melanoma Patient Network Europe gives a patient advocacy perspective

Ethical Healthcare asks: Is the market ready for a novel approach to consulting?

Here, Ethical Healthcare Consulting explains how they look to shake up existing consulting models with a unique blend of quality combined with not-for-profit status

Physical activity and ageing: Recommendations that will translate into greater practice

Isabelle J. Dionne, Professor at Université deSherbrooke provides a compelling analysis of physical activity (PA) and ageing, focussing on how to develop recommendations that will translate into greater practice

How digital solutions are having an impact on the self-management of Type 2 diabetes

Yinka Makinde, Programme Director at DigitalHealth.London tells us exactly how digital solutions are having an impact on the self-management of Type 2 diabetes across London in the UK.

Diabetes: A commitment to growing international research, education and innovation

Janet Jarvis from Leicester Diabetes Centre tells us about their international research, education and innovation in the field of diabetes

Digitally enabled pathway personalisation: Journey to Diabetes Prevention 3.0

From Diabetes Prevention 1.0 to Prevention 3.0, Hitachi Consulting explains a digitally enabled pathway personalisation when it comes to diabetes

Disability and public spaces

The UK’s population is living longer, meaning that more of us will experience mobility issues in our lifetime. Although this is the case, there is still an issue when it comes to the accessibility of our homes, buildings and public spaces

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