New blood test could improve detection of Alzheimer’s
A new blood test shows promise in detecting Alzheimer’s as early as 20 years before the onset of cognitive impairment, according to researchers.
Plastic waste: Being part of the solution, not the pollution
Steve Castree, founder and director at Climate Wise, explores how we can become part of the solution, not the pollution, when it comes to plastic waste and our daily lives.
COVID data protection in the UK, Denmark, Italy and Mexico
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, organisations are taking various preventive measures to prevent the spread of the virus. In the second of a series of articles, member firms of Ius Laboris, give a view from Sweden, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Italy and Mexico on the data protection implications for these measures.
Children’s mental health: Transitioning back to school
Paediatric experts from Nationwide Children offer their advice on children's mental health when transitioning back to school.
Tech researchers: UK government should rethink track and trace
Lancaster University researchers suggest that the UK government should work with a deeper understanding of public priorities for track and trace.
Sleep disruption in menopausal women associated with endocrine-disrupting chemicals
A new study suggests that exposure to various endocrine-disrupting chemicals, found in hundreds of daily products, is associated with sleep disruption in menopausal women.
Data protection implications of COVID-19 preventive measures
Member firms of Ius Laboris, give a view from Belgium, France and Germany on the data protection implications of the preventive measures in place to stop the spread of COVID-19.
It’s time to rethink how we address women’s mental health
Nicole Moulding, University of South Australia researcher, expert in gendered violence and women's mental health Professor, says we need a completely new approach to women's mental health following partner abuse.
Flexible working: Ushering in a new digital revolution
In this flexible working focus, Professor Dr Kyriakos Kouveliotis focuses our thoughts on how the global health crisis is impacting the way businesses have shifted their professional activities, ushering in a new digital revolution.
Empowering patients via video consultations
COVID-19 has provided an all-too-real use case for video consultations in the NHS, but it’s the power it gives patients over their own care, that will ensure it survives long after the pandemic, says Rowan Pritchard Jones.
Developments and issues of GDPR two years on
Partner, Julian Hayes and Legal Assistant, Guevara Leacock of BCL Solicitors LLP, examine the developments and issues of GDPR two years on, highlighting what still needs to be done.
21 drugs that could help to treat COVID-19
A study recently identified 21 existing drugs that could improve the effect of remdesivir.
Health benefits of authentic Finnish sauna bathing
Finmark Sauna explores the health benefits associated with cardiovascular disease, mental health, pain and respiratory disease, of Finnish sauna bathing.
How data virtualisation can aid public/private sectors during, and after, COVID-19
Alberto Pan, Chief Technical Officer, Denodo, explores the role that data integration is currently playing in the global pandemic by enabling response teams and governments to gain the upper hand and start planning for a future post COVID-19.
Rising trend in younger women seeking help for stress incontinence
Khatra Paterson owner of KP Aesthetics, discusses the rising trend in women starting to open up more about stress incontinence and the science and benefits behind the increasingly popular Forma V.
Will flexible working be a new reality come September?
Han Son Lee, Founder of Daddilife, discusses how parents need to prepare themselves now for what might be the future of flexible working for the foreseeable future.
Crisis communications: Why local authorities should adopt open source technologies
Tom Bianchi, VP of digital experience company, Acquia, explores how content can engage and better connect citizens with local authorities.
Ending period poverty is the only way the world can move forward
For the world to move forward, period poverty must end now. Here, Dr Shirin Lakhani, intimate health specialist, reveals why and how things need to change.
How automation can deliver effective risk assessments for front-line workers
James Duez, CEO of intelligent automation firm, Rainbird, explores how automation can be used for delivering the effective risk assessments that our front-line workers deserve.
Endometriosis: Frequently asked questions and symptoms
Cheryl Lythgoe, Matron at Benenden Health, answers the top five most frequently asked questions about endometriosis including what symptoms you should look out for.