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Study links air pollution particle to Alzheimer’s Disease symptoms

Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), UNSW Sydney, and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore have found a link between air pollution and Alzheimer's disease.

UK gender gap in health: How can remote monitoring create fair female healthcare?

Natalie Duffield explains how Inhealthcare – a UK leader in digital health and remote monitoring – is helping NHS organisations to develop and deliver technologies that can help close the gender gap in health outcomes and provide fair access to women’s clinical services.
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Supporting tree-planting initiatives could relieve pressure on the NHS

Doctors call for immediate action to prioritise the environment due to its crucial role in improving public health and helping the strain on the National Health Service (NHS).
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Rare Disease Day: The technology that could help rare genetic liver disorder patients

February 29th is dedicated to raising awareness about rare diseases and looking into the opportunities technology could bring for potential treatments.
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Five rare diseases you never knew existed

Learn about these five rare diseases to support governments, scientists and healthcare professionals to find treatments.
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Cannabis use linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke

Analysis of over 430,000 adults in the United States has unveiled concerning connections between cannabis consumption and heightened risks of heart attack and stroke.
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The emerging global innovation programme for fusion energy

Laban Coblentz, Head of Communication at ITER Organization, charts the emerging global innovation programme for fusion energy.
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How to enhance the cybersecurity landscape in the public sector

When it comes to cybersecurity, the public sector is renowned for being severely underfunded, leaving it limited with the resources it can depend on. To make matters worse, there is a lack of available security talent to fill an ever-growing list of positions.
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Machine learning predicts mortality risk in dementia patients

With the help of artificial intelligence, healthcare professionals can predict patient prognosis.
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The Hydrogen Challenge Sandbox: UK CAA chooses 3 participants

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has unveiled the trio of companies chosen to participate in its Hydrogen Challenge Sandbox.
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Improving literacy and math in the US

Open Access Government examines how literacy and math in the US can be improved under the Biden-Harris Administration.
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Mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy could help menopause symptoms

Research at the University College London (UCL) has revealed promising findings regarding the efficiency of mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in helping menopause-related mood symptoms, memory issues and concentration problems.

Project challenges in the UK solar industry

Ruben Martin, Head of Engineering at BELECTRIC’s UK subsidiary, provides his insight on where the UK solar revolution stands on the path to achieving its net zero goals.
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Study reveals glacial retreat in Antarctica dating back to the 1940s

The Thwaites Glacier, known as the world's widest glacier, is experiencing significant melt at an alarming rate.
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Could an AI lab revolutionise chemical research?

Fast-Cat is a cutting-edge "self-driving" lab developed by researchers is revolutionising the way chemical research takes place.
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Scientific advancement and innovation research in Asia

Prof Dr Preethi Kesavan, Head, School of Advanced Technology and Digital Media, at LSBF Singapore, explores scientific advancement and innovation across Asia from a regional perspective.
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Technology Products and Associated Services 2 (TePAS 2) agreement update

Crown Commercial Service lifts the lid on simplified and more sustainable technology solutions, using the Technology Products and Associated Services 2 (TePAS 2) agreement as an example.
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Abdominal fat in middle-aged men linked to an increased Alzheimer’s risk

The impact abdominal fat has on brain health and cognition has also been found to be more pronounced in middle-aged men at high risk of Alzheimer's disease compared to women.

Future outlook of emerging market economies

Hadia Choudri, Senior Lecturer (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) at The University of Law Business School, examines the underlying trends of emerging market economies for reaching the ambitious 2030 Agenda.
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Solutions for digital transformation in the NHS

Ben Riley, Director of Aventius Ltd, concludes a series of articles on digital transformation in the NHS, focussing on solutions to the challenges discussed so far.

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