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World-first AI pilot trained on de-identified NHS data from 57 million patients

Researchers at UCL and King's College London are training an artificial intelligence (AI) on a set of NHS data for 57 million people in England.

The impact of body image and social media youth on sports participation

Research from Nemours Children's Health presented at the 2023 AAP Conference reveals that body image and social media influence, gender biases, and coaching styles are prompting young athletes to abandon sports.

Red meat consumption linked to elevated type 2 diabetes risk

Substituting red meat with plant-based proteins can lower diabetes risk and yield environmental advantages.

Limited usefulness of genetic risk scores in disease prediction

Polygenic risk scores, used to estimate an individual's genetic risk for common diseases, including heart disease, need to catch up in their predictive capabilities, as highlighted by a recent study led by UCL researchers.

Men’s antidepressant use has no negative impact on IVF success

In a recent study, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital investigated the connection between men's antidepressant use, anxiety and depression and their impact on in vitro fertilisation (IVF) outcomes.

17,000 patients avoid unnecessary hospital visits in Scotland thanks to tech

Health Boards in Scotland are implementing innovative technologies to enhance communication among GPs and paramedics, transforming hospital visits.

Lessons from the COVID pandemic to fight against sepsis and common infections

Michael Wong, Founder and Executive Director at Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety and Amy Campbell, Quality Nurse Specialist at ECU Health and Chair at PPAHS Sepsis Advisory Board, discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the fight against sepsis.

Ultra-processed food and obesity: How can we eat more healthy?

What is ultra-processed food? What does the research say about ultra-processed food and obesity? How can we change our diet and eat more healthily?

Leveraging genomic data for effective pandemic preparedness and response

Decoding pathogens’ genetic material is fast becoming an invaluable tool to support pandemic preparedness and responses to global public health threats, Anona Bamford tells us more

SARMs and CBD: When food regulation is hard to swallow

SARMs and CBD: Navigating Regulatory Gaps in UK's Food Industry - Unusual products blur the lines between food and medicine, prompting questions about effective regulation.

Involving patients and clinicians in healthcare’s AI revolution

AI has the potential to revolutionise healthcare by personalising treatment plans, improving clinical studies, and streamlining administrative tasks,.

Reforming and supporting Adult Social Care for the future

The UK government is investing £2.1 billion in digital solutions to modernise adult social care services and improve the user experience.

Father’s parental leave: A shield against alcohol-related health risks

Men who have taken parental leave experience a significantly decreased likelihood of being hospitalised as a result of alcohol consumption.

Long colds: Effects of non-COVID respiratory infection

Study by Queen Mary University reveals that people may suffer from 'long colds,' following non-COVID respiratory infections.

Net zero healthcare: What do patients want?

Dr Nazneen Rahman, Founder and CEO of YewMaker and Sustainable Medicines Partnership (SMP) Director, shares insights from a patient survey on reducing the carbon footprint of medicines.

Baywater Healthcare: Setting up a virtual ward

In an era marked by technological leaps and a shift towards patient-centred care, a virtual ward has emerged as a pioneering solution that bridges the gap between traditional hospital setups and the convenience of remote healthcare.

Food insecurity amplifies severe hypoglycaemia risk in diabetic adults

A study for the Study of Diabetes reveals that adults with diabetes facing food insecurity are more to experience severe hypoglycaemia.

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