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.
Stefano Del Prato and Bart Torbeyns from the European Diabetes Forum (EUDF) outline the major challenges in preventing and managing diabetes, and the actions policymakers and health systems can take to address them.
The International Longevity Centre is the UK’s leading authority on the impact of healthy ageing. Here, the ILC’s Emily Evans explains how research can enable Japan’s citizens to live longer in good health and what others can learn from this.
As the NHS endeavours to harness digital tools and use health data to improve services, Sam Shah, Chief Medical Strategy Officer at Numan, considers the hurdles that need to be overcome to achieve this digital transformation.
Dominic Howard, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Teladoc Health, underscores how integrating virtual health services with insurance bolsters relationships, aids in crises, and fosters trust for customers.
Dr Malcolm White, Clean Air Specialist at the charity Global Action Plan, explains how healthcare professionals can play a vital role in tackling air pollution and educating the public on associated health risks.
Rocket Healthcare, a sub-division of Mobile Rocket, has gone from strength to strength in 2023. Providing digital business solutions for NHS and social care partners like the Rocket Healthcare App whilst assisting digital transformation needs is at the heart of what they do.
A groundbreaking global study has, determined the ideal step count that maximizes benefits for the majority of individuals, while also revealing the added advantages of walking at a certain pace.
A UCL-led study has uncovered a potential surge in dementia cases, projecting that by 2040, up to 1.7 million people could be grappling with dementia in England and Wales.
Peter Williams, CEO of SMS Tech (Smart Manufacturing Solutions Technology), looks at his firm’s journey towards paperless operations and a technology-driven future for the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Dr (MD) Ahmed ElBarawi, Lecturer/Executive Assistant of the Provost at Berlin School of Business and Innovation, turns the focus on welfare economics and effective social policies that enhance wellbeing and equality.
In my article published in Open Access Journal, April 2023, I made the case for collective leadership to bridge the gap between current evidence and actions toward a healthy society – leaving unanswered the question – if collective leadership can bridge this gap – how do we do it?
The NHS has unveiled its comprehensive long-term workforce plan, outlining a strategic path to strengthen the healthcare workforce through innovative training.
Colin Capper, Associate Director of Evidence and Involvement at Alzheimer’s Society, argues that we need improved dementia care and further innovations for people living with dementia today while we wait for the breakthroughs of tomorrow
