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AI-powered blood test detects Alzheimer’s early

The University of Liverpool researchers create a low-cost, handheld AI-powered blood test to detect Alzheimer's biomarkers, enabling earlier diagnosis and global accessibility.

Challenges and opportunities for protecting wildlife populations in Europe

From urbanisation to climate change, the welfare of wildlife populations is increasingly under threat. Open Access Government provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities associated with wildlife conservation in Europe.

Exoplanet WASP-39 b shows big differences between morning and evening atmospheres

Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have uncovered new details about the atmosphere of an exoplanet known as WASP-39 b, located 700 light-years away from Earth.

Rising rates of sexually transmitted infections prompt urgent action

More than 1 million curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are caught daily, causing urgent challenges for the global health community.

Revolutionising bipolar disorder treatment: University of Otago’s approach to lithium therapy

Associate Professor Ailsa McGregor from the University of Otago's School of Pharmacy has set on a mission to enhance the efficacy and safety of lithium treatment for patients battling bipolar disorder (BD).

The adoption of new technologies in the NHS

Lorna Rothery spoke to Mark Ashton, Director of Transformational Programmes at NHS Shared Business Services, about how new technologies in the NHS are shaping healthcare delivery and the challenges that hinder their adoption.

Inhealthcare: Next-generation virtual wards bring hospitals care to patient’s homes

Inhealthcare is working with one of the UK’s largest teaching hospital trusts to develop the next generation of virtual wards. Natalie Duffield, sales and marketing director, explains how the company is helping to improve patient experience and reduce pressure on NHS beds.

Vaginal progesterone ineffective in preventing preterm birth

A recent multicenter randomised clinical trial has cast doubt on the efficacy of vaginal micronised progesterone (VMP) in preventing preterm birth in women with arrested preterm labour (APTL).

Digitalisation framework to enhance services and community engagement

To modernise local governance and empower communities through technology, the Local Government Association (LGA) has launched a digitalisation framework.

Climate change threatens western US forests’ role as carbon sinks

By soaking up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it within their ecosystems, forests have always been considered to hold potential in the fight against climate change.

Achieving affordable child care in Canada

Three years after Canada announced a historic investment to revolutionize child care, Open Access Government discusses the government’s progress in enabling affordable child care nationwide.

How to solve the UK’s crisis of young people with poor mental health

Dr Deborah Lee of Dr Fox Online Pharmacy explores the worrying prevalence of young people with poor mental health, why it’s on the rise, and what can be done to prevent mental ill health and provide the necessary support.

Labour reveals ambitious economic plan to revitalise Britain’s workforce

To try and reshape the economic landscape, Labour has revealed its plan to reignite economic growth and strengthen living standards across the UK.

Hydrogen-powered flights: A greener sky by 2045

Exciting advances in hydrogen technology mean that fossil-free air travel could soon become a reality.

New implantable device offers promising light-based cancer treatment

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have a development in cancer therapy: a miniature, wireless LED device that can be implanted directly into deep-seated tumours.

SMS tech’s operational mana software for the NHS

A tool to enable your organisation to grow – no one knows your organisation as well as you do; allow SMS Tech’s operational management software for the NHS to work around your organisation when responding to health challenges.

How open banking can transform payments in the public sector

Pay by Bank is a data-driven solution that uses open banking to provide a fast, low-cost, and more secure method for account-to-account payments (A2A). Here, Tink, a market leader in this space, details how this technology can support government departments.

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