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.
Lorna Rothery spoke to stroke researcher and ESO Fellow Rajiv Advani about the wider psychological impacts of stroke, how AI could be harnessed to improve post-stroke care for patients, and the importance of increasing symptom awareness.
Ever thought about giving blood? Around 2.5 million litres of blood are transfused annually in the UK, but do we know about giving blood? Is it safe? What happens when you donate? Are there any risks? Here is all the information you need
Peter Williams, CEO of SMS Tech (Smart Manufacturing Solutions Technology), describes a net zero service provider allowing the digitalisation of any hospital operations, removing paper with quantified emission reduction, whilst improving analytics, CQC compliance and performance.
A recent study published in The Lancet has revealed statistics regarding obesity, revealing that more than 1 billion individuals worldwide were struggling with obesity...
Natalie Duffield explains how Inhealthcare – a UK leader in digital health and remote monitoring – is helping NHS organisations to develop and deliver technologies that can help close the gender gap in health outcomes and provide fair access to women’s clinical services.
The latest data released by health authorities emphasises the mounting pressure on the National Health Service (NHS), with hospitals nationwide flooded with three times more flu patients than last year.
Researchers reveal that replacing regular salt with a salt substitute can significantly reduce the risk of hypertension in older adults without increasing the risk of low blood pressure episodes.
Richard Keyse, CEO and Founder of 2iC-Care, outlines an action plan for local authorities to control care spending and optimise technology-enabled care.
Chris Hornung, Managing Director of Public Sector at Totalmobile, highlights the collaborative efforts and technological advancements shaping the landscape of reablement services in the UK.
Tracey Loftis, Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Engagement at Versus Arthritis, tells us about the prevalence and mental and physical impact of osteoarthritis and the measures needed to improve the provision of care.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that air pollution is significantly linked to mortality from cardiovascular diseases, with low-income countries taking the burden of its impact.
