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.
A dangerous hospital superbug, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, can now digest medical plastic like sutures and implants, microbiologists reveal. This alarming ability allows the pathogen to survive longer and form tougher antibiotic-resistant biofilms, posing a significant new threat to patient safety in healthcare settings.
The NHS is poised for a transformative shift with the launch of Change.NHS. By prioritising the needs of vulnerable individuals and leveraging existing assets, we can move towards a future where prevention is the norm, not the exception.
NHS Somerset has chosen IEG4 to implement a cutting-edge digital Continuing Healthcare (CHC) platform. This move aims to revolutionize the All Age Continuing Care (AACC) process and enhance service delivery across the region.
Sabih Chaudhry, CEO of Afon Technology Ltd, takes us on an exciting journey through the groundbreaking innovation of GlucowearTM – revolutionising non-invasive blood glucose monitoring.
A new AI-powered tool can accurately detect fractures on X-rays, reducing the risk of missed diagnoses. This innovative technology can lead to faster treatment, improved patient outcomes, and a reduced burden on healthcare professionals.
Lorna Rothery spoke to Heidi Rehm, Chair of the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health, about steps to harness quality genomic data to support disease detection and the importance of collaboration in this endeavour.
Dr Ayoade Alakija, humanitarian leader, WHO Special Envoy for the ACT-Accelerator, Chair of FIND and Co-Chair of the G7 Impact Investment Initiative on Global Health, outlines the negative effects of vaccine nationalism and emphasizes the importance of countries collaborating to enhance preparedness and medical countermeasures in the face of public health threats.
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Peter Williams, CEO of SMS Tech (Smart Manufacturing Solutions Technology Ltd), argues that healthcare challenges require innovative, flexible solutions that can adapt to the dynamic demands of a modern NHS.
The healthcare industry is increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance diagnostic processes and ease burdens on healthcare professionals.
After a year of elections across Europe and beyond, how can governments refocus efforts on embedding digital change into health systems, ask Suzanne Wait and Catherine Whicher from The Health Policy Partnership.
Sian Williams, Senior Policy Adviser for Child Health at the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), explains the barriers to childhood vaccination and the health consequences of missed immunisations.
The National Pathology Imaging Co-operative (NPIC) at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust has been awarded £5.1 million by the government to improve its data infrastructure, focusing on improving cancer and disease diagnosis.
Lorna Rothery spoke to Dr Cathy Price, Associate Professor in Pain Management and Vice President of the British Pain Society, about the difficulties in diagnosing, treating, and managing chronic pain.
