Can monkeypox cause keloid scars?
Monkeypox is a rare viral disease from Africa that causes a rash similar to chicken pox and may result in keloid scars.
Neuroscience and health research in Canada
Open Access Government discerns the priorities of the Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction, which examines Health research in Canada.
Simplifying the purchase of medical monitors in the NHS
Ingo Aicher, managing director at Jones AV Ltd., promotes the easy-to-use online specialist medical monitors which will transform British hospitals.
How can education help to bridge the STEM diversity gap?
Victoria Knight, Strategic Campaigns Director at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, explores the importance of education in overcoming the STEM diversity gap.
Global health worker shortage could deny millions of people healthcare
Over 43 million additional health workers are needed to cover the health worker shortage globally, due to political unrest, violence, and lack of training.
Novacyt is powering ahead and tackling emerging health concerns
Empowering employees and examining emerging health threats in a new strategy for business growth is Novacyt CEO David Allmond’s mission in the weeks ahead.
11 years on: Cancer patients sue operator for Fukushima disaster
Tokyo court hearings are underway for almost $5 million in damages, for six individuals who developed thyroid cancer as a result of the Fukushima disaster.
The changing landscape of primary care data sharing
NHS Digital’s Programme Head for GP Data, Eva Simmonds, discusses the benefits and challenges of health data sharing and looks to the future for the GP Data for Planning and Research programme.
ScanBox: Thinking inside the box for NHS diagnostic services
NHS diagnostic services have been placed under immense pressure by the COVID-19 pandemic, now, Fairford Medical’s CT ScanBoxes can ease up resource burdens
Impact of teleworking in health, wellness & well-being
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechCasting Group, describes the impact of teleworking in health, wellness & well-being, beginning with the implications of this in pandemic & post-pandemic scenarios.
UK maternity report finds that women experience “dehumanisation”
A maternity report by Birthrights finds that UK women experience "dehumanisation" and racism from caregivers.
The UK’s largest regional stroke thrombectomy network is powered by e-Stroke
Jeff Wyrtzen, Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer at Brainomix explores the impact of the e-Stroke thrombectomy platform and its implementation across the supraregional network.
Part 3: Scientific sunburn & skin cancer
Chanda Siddoo-Atwal, President and Primary Biochemist of Moondust Cosmetics Ltd. continues her discussion on sunburn & skin cancer science.
The link between fish oil benefits and men’s health
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, explores and examines fish oil benefits when it comes to the health of men.
Racial disparities found in early-onset colon cancer survival rates
Between 1992 and 2013, survival rates for young adults with colorectal cancer (CRC) only improved for Caucasian patients – no increase was seen for those from Black, Hispanic or Asian communities
Tackling NHS waiting lists through effective workforce management
Tim Powlson and Sue Johnson Gregory, at Entec Si, discuss how a new approach to workforce management could help reduce NHS waiting lists.
Should we be preparing for a widespread monkeypox outbreak?
This ‘unusual’ monkeypox outbreak has been found to be larger and more widespread than previous outbreaks outside of Africa, and health experts propose better preparation.
More urban greening could prevent over 34,000 US deaths
Between 34,000-38,000 deaths could have been reduced with local increases in urban greening in US city areas – as greenery may substantially reduce mortality.
30% of Long COVID patients had no existing illnesses
According to a US review of Long COVID patients, 30.7% of these people had no existing comorbidities that could explain their susceptibility to the virus.
Some people had better genetic wellbeing during COVID-19
Genetic wellbeing differed between people when impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic – some people were able to handle stress better than others.