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What the digital shift means for the NHS’s digital transformation

As the NHS approaches its 80th anniversary, what opportunities do digital solutions present for transforming health services, including enhancing staff experiences, streamlining corporate services, and improving patient workflows while also safeguarding digital infrastructures and reducing costs?

EU backs Africa-Europe transport boost with strategic corridor investments

The European Union is stepping up efforts to improve transport and trade connections between Africa and Europe through its Global Gateway strategy.

Smarter, safer public sector payments

Smarterpay Limited explains how to achieve smarter and safer solutions for the transformation of public sector payments.

NIBIO assesses Norway’s proposed phosphorus quota

A new report from the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) assesses a proposed sales quota for recycled phosphorus in fertilisers, highlighting potential benefits for market growth but also significant implementation challenges.

Restoring wetlands could reduce river pollution across Europe

A new study published in Nature Water shows that restoring Europe’s wetlands could play an essential role in reducing nitrogen pollution in rivers, significantly improving water quality while having minimal impact on agriculture.

Defence in depth: Building layers of security in a modern threat landscape

Raymond Setchfield discusses building layers of security in a modern threat landscape within this defence-in-depth focus.

Violence prevention and response

Violence against women, particularly intimate partner violence, is a serious public health concern. Lorna Rothery spoke with Britta Baer, Regional Advisor on Violence Prevention at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), about the risks and effects of violence, along with strategies for prevention and protection.

Climate change and food safety: How the EU is responding to the growing threat

Claire Bury, the Deputy Director-General of DG Health and Food Safety (SANTE) at the European Commission, highlights how the EU is actively addressing the challenges of climate change to ensure that Europe’s food systems remain prepared and safe.

Diabetes management: Improving early diagnosis and care to address the silent epidemic

Drs Francesc Xavier Cos Claramunt and Carmen Hurtado, representatives of the European Diabetes Forum (EUDF), discuss the prevalence and challenges associated with diabetes management and the health-related policies needed to support prevention and early diagnosis.

Flooding in a changing climate: Why we need systemic action now

There is a need for systematic action to safeguard against flooding; here, Professor Günter Blöschl from the Vienna University of Technology, the University of...

NICE recommends six digital technologies for cardiac rehabilitation

NICE has conditionally recommended six digital technologies to support cardiac rehabilitation, enabling remote monitoring and patient support while further evidence is evaluated.

World’s first gene therapy for p47 Chronic Granulomatous Disease developed by UCL and GOSH

UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital have developed the world's first gene therapy for p47 Chronic Granulomatous Disease.

Parker Solar Probe confirms theory of magnetic reconnection

A discovery by NASA’s Parker Solar Probe (PSP), led by scientists at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), has provided us with the first evidence of magnetic reconnection in the Sun’s upper atmosphere.

EU waste management creates potential to cut emissions and costs

While the European Union is ahead of global standards in waste management, a new study shows that more improvements are still possible.

World-first 21-strain pneumococcal vaccine trial aims to protect millions of babies

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute launches an international trial of a 21-valent pneumococcal vaccine to protect babies against pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis.

AI lung cancer diagnostic pathway redesign in North East London

Surabhi Srivastava, Commercial Head UK and EU at Qure.ai, discusses how integrating artificial intelligence can reduce chest X-ray reporting times and accelerate early lung cancer diagnosis.

Multimorbidity, dementia, and frailty: Building integrated care for an ageing population

As more older adults live with dementia, frailty, and multiple long-term conditions, health and social care systems must adapt to deliver truly coordinated, person-centred support.

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