Improving the lives of people with brain disorders
European Brain Council outlines the priorities for the future when it comes to improving the lives of people with brain disorders.
Is drinking water safe? A neglected source of asbestos fibres
Prof. Giovanni Brandi and Dr. Simona Tavolari investigate the prevalence of asbestos fibres in drinking water around the world.
Who will pay for the precision cancer medicine revolution?
Ketil Widerberg, General Manager of Oslo Cancer Cluster, describes the complexities of implementing precision cancer medicine in Norway and suggests a way forward.
The Case for ‘Best of Breed’ Collaborative Solutions in Digital Health
Phil Evans, EIDO’s Director of Partnerships, writes about the crucial importance of collaborative solutions in digital health and the healthcare sector.
Operationalising decarbonisation in the surgical pathway
The majority of businesses supplying products and services into the NHS through surgical pathways cannot have failed to be aware of the declared intent by the NHS to decarbonise the health system.
Multiple sclerosis facts & trends
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechCasting Group, walks us through multiple sclerosis facts & trends.
What are the dangers of giant hogweed?
Blisters, burns and blindness: why is giant hogweed in the news and what dangers does the invasive plant pose to the UK?
Healthcare in Canada: Milestones & opportunities
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe turns the spotlight on healthcare in Canada, focussing on milestones & opportunities triggered by pandemics.
Child and family counselling during the COVID-19 pandemic
Kayoko ITO, a professor at Osaka Prefecture University, looks at child abuse among families during COVID-19 and the measures taken to combat it through child and family counselling.
Interoperable health systems needed for digital future & improved patient care
Professor Peter Bannister explores the need for interoperable health records to ensure a digital future for healthcare.
Is large-scale systemic change viable in mental healthcare?
Dr Sophie Dix and Nicola Hemmings discuss the potential for large-scale change in mental healthcare & why its needed.
Natural vibration therapy to combat osteoporosis
MyBones explores the potential Low-intensity Vibration therapy has as a natural alternative to prevent and combat osteoporosis.
PlanetWatch – An innovative solution to a global problem
Air pollution is the largest environmental risk factor for disease and premature death in the world explains PlanetWatch's Claudio Parrinello
Is human blood better than cell lines as a COVID-19 infection model?
Y-h. Taguchi, a professor at Chuo University, looks toward a COVID-19 infection model which uses human patients blood who have been infected by COVID-19.
NHS App services cut emissions from over 20,000 car journeys
By using the NHS App services, fewer people are commuting to their GPs for health advice - cutting 22,000 car journeys a month.
Social care at the heart of post-pandemic health & economic recovery
Mitesh Dhanak, Chair of the Organising Committee of Championing Social Care and Founder of Precious Homes, states the case for putting social care at the heart of post-pandemic health and economic recovery.
Is there a racial disparity in cancer screenings across England?
According to new research black people are 38% less likely than white people to be diagnosed at cancer screenings in England.
True or false? Can we improve mental health through diet and physical activity
Unravelling the short-term effects of diet and physical activity on their ability to improve mental health – the Eat2beNICE APPetite study.
The impact and recovery from COVID-19 for children in custodial settings
Dr Charlotte Lennox from the University of Manchester illustrates the health challenges for children in custodial settings and highlights a research project designed to develop health improvements and policy recommendations for future major incidents/pandemics.
Intercepting smuggled products to protect animal health
Will Wepsala, Public Affairs Specialist at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, walks us through the work of intercepting smuggled products to protect animal health.