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.
With the days getting colder and colder and the flu season approaching, several health professionals give their insight and recommendations on natural remedies for illnesses.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published a new document outlining essential regulatory considerations for applying artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
Baiba Miltoviča, President of the Section for Transport, Energy, Infrastructure and the Information Society at EESC, lifts the lid on rare diseases, charting a European mission to help 36 million people in the EU.
In a comprehensive analysis spanning 23 years and involving over 30,000 children under 12, recent neuroimaging research delves into the intricate relationship between children’s brains and their engagement with tech devices.
Consuming meals within a 10-hour time frame has been linked to increased energy, mood, and reduced hunger levels, according to recent findings from the largest community science study in the UK.
From the 11th of March 2020 to the 5th of May 2023, the world experienced a global health emergency. In response, Policy Recommendations will be presented at the EU Parliament in an effort to prioritise care for high-risk COVID-19 patients in the EU.
Mat Oram, CEO and Co-Founder of AdviseInc, discusses the importance of data literacy and the steps organisations can take to truly understand how data can support their goals.
The EDCTP partnership, a cornerstone of the EU's health research initiative that funds clinical trials in Africa, needs more certainty about its future as it marks its 20th anniversary.
Virtual wards are a means for patients who need monitoring to remain at home and for staff to know immediately when they need urgent care. Alan Payne discusses the benefits of virtual wards and the largest issues facing their adoption.
Zisis Kozlakidis and Caboux Elodie from the International Agency for Research on Cancer discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of changes in public health interventions and patient care.
With ten million people in the UK alone suffering from osteoarthritis, Dr Deborah Lee explains the prevalence of the condition, the common risk factors, and preventative measures.
Dr Freddie Sloth-Lisbjerg, President of the Council of European Dentists, examines the prevalence and impact of oral health inequalities and service disparities in Europe, exploring barriers to dental care access, the significance of workforce planning, policy recommendations and the transformative potential of digital healthcare in dentistry.
The Health Tech Alliance explains the importance of digital and technological innovations, particularly virtual wards, in supporting NHS healthcare providers.
Adrian Sutherland, Strategy Director (Global Healthcare) at Endava, outlines how artificial intelligence technologies can be a valuable tool in supporting healthcare staff and improving patient outcomes.
