Patients do not understand medical jargon
A study carried out by the Royal College of General Practitioners found that nearly one half of patients do not understand the advice given...
Wirral libraries are under threat
Wirral Council will consider plans to seek help from volunteers to prevent the closure of library sites throughout the borough.
Wirral Borough Council's cabinet is...
A stem cell solution for Parkinson’s?
Claire Bale, Communications Manager for Parkinson’s UK, highlights the latest thinking in stem cell research for the potential treatment of Parkinson’s.
Stem cells can develop...
Thousands of children missing from council care
5,000 children have disappeared from council care over the past two years, according to figures.
Figures revealed under the Freedom of Information Act show that...
FE teachers find graded lessons ‘stressful’
Further Education (FE) teachers said graded lesson observations caused significant stress and anxiety, according to a University and College Union survey.
Over 3,500 Further Education...
Government efficiency programmes saved £14.3bn
Efficiency and reform programmes set up by the government has saved a significant amount of taxpayer money last year, according to latest reports.
Efficiency and...
The impact of climate change on the weather
Dr Peter Stott, Head of Climate Monitoring and Attribution at the Met Office Hadley Centre details how climate change has affected extreme weather worldwide.
There has...
Pressures on the marine environment increasing
With the ever growing pressures that are being put on the marine environment, Janez Potočnik Commissioner for Environment at the European Commission discusses the proposed...
The role of regenerative medicine in healthcare
Regenerative medicine and cell therapy can revolutionise healthcare. Kath Mackay and Michael Sullivan, Lead Technologists in Regenerative Medicine at the Technology Strategy Board outline the...
Denmark focuses on sustainable cities
Sustainable cities are a key focus for Denmark, says Danish Minister for the Environment Kirsten Brosbøl
The world is changing and we have to change along with...
Energy efficiency will reduce public service costs
Gregor Paterson-Jones, Managing Director for energy efficiency at the UK Green Investment Bank explains why energy efficiency is key to reducing costs for public services.
With...
Research finds ‘base’ tanning skin cancer link
Research produced by the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis has found that building a tan before spending time in the sun does not protect...
Research shows differences in cancer stem cells
Professor Alan Clarke, Director of the European Cancer Stem Cell Research Institute gives an overview of how cancer stem cells differ from the conventional...
Challenges remain for local economic growth
Aileen Murphie, Director at the National Audit Office examines the government’s latest local economic growth initiatives and how they are performing.
The government’s plan for...
The birth of blood cells
Unravelling the mechanisms leading to the formation of blood progenitor and stem cells.
The continuous generation of blood cells throughout life relies on the existence...
Biobank Graz
The hub for biobanking in Europe.
Biobank Graz at Medical University of Graz, Austria, belongs to the largest repositories of human samples in Europe. It...
Smart Biobanking
Senior Research Analyst for Frost & Sullivan Divyaa Ravishankar discusses the growing need for innovative products in the realm of bio-storage applications.
The concept of...
Combating mental health
Journalist Tony Hall gives an overview of how the Cognitive Behaviour Treatment (CBT) is used within the armed forces to combat mental health issues.
In...
Counterweight
The leaders in evidence based weight management
Counterweight Ltd. offers proven solutions (Counterweight Programme and The Counterweight Plus Programme) for weight loss and weight loss maintenance...
Asset management in the rail industry
Benefits of adopting the new ISO 55000 standard
For many years the Rail Industry has been relatively stable with progressive evolution and development, however more...
