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UK public investment creates £3.3 billion boost to offshore wind sector

Public investments in environmental science are shown to be a major driver behind the UK’s wind industry. It delivers billions in economic value while also helping to protect the country’s marine environment.

Metals in Biology: Elements of the Bioeconomy

At the beginning of 2014 the UK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) established thirteen Networks in Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy. 1 An...

What’s so special about STEM?

Gill Collinson, Head of the National STEM Centre highlights the significance of STEM in modern life ‘STEM’ is the buzz word of the moment in...

China to the UK: Tackling cancer across borders

The China-United Kingdom Cancer (CUKC) Conference 2015 welcomed approximately 200 experts, including senior medics, scientists and scholars from world leading, international institutions to discuss...

Flying the flag for cancer research

OAG highlights the efforts made by the Welsh Government to improve cancer care and research throughout the country Due to an ageing population, the demand...

Research at Oslo University Hospital in the field of Gynaecologic cancer

Oslo University Hospital (OUS) is a big hospital formed by the merger of 4 hospitals. The State Hospital, the Norwegian Radium Hospital, Ullevaal Hospital...

Improved cancer care: Integrating palliative care and oncology

Norwegian cancer researchers launch a project to improve care for cancer patients with a limited life expectancy Europe has about 3.5 million new cancer cases...

Reducing the burden of cancer

AG highlights the work of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), to reduce and treat cancer. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the U.S. Federal government’s...

Connecting the dots between physical and mental health

Ophelie Martin, Communications Officer at Mental Health Europe shares insights on the link between physical and mental health, illustrating facts with her own personal...

Can we sustain an ageing population?

With people living longer, and health systems under strain, AG looks at the worldwide impact of an ageing population…

Citizens with mental illness are helped by tele-rehabilitation using video technologies

Citizens with mental disorder face a number of challenges returning to everyday life following discharge from psychiatric hospital. The citizens often feel insecure, anxious,...

Drug development for Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a major problem of health and a national priority in developed countries. Despite enormous efforts by governments, the scientific community...

Dental diagnostics system (DDS)

Providing clear information for patient and provider. Our medical colleagues have been capturing the causes of death for centuries using standardised diagnostic terms. The first...

Research opportunities in Acute Medicine

Dinesen L1, 2, Poots AJ1, Bell D1, 2. 1.NIHR CLAHRC NW London, Imperial College London 2.Dept. Acute Medicine, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital What is Acute...

Inferior Vena Cava Ultrasound and Shortness of Breath

The role of ultrasound for Inferior Vena Cava measurement (IVC) in patients presenting with shortness of breath is often debated. Authors have disputed different...

3D body scanning: measuring body volume for obesity assessment

A research group at University College Ghent is developing a method to measure body fat using 3D body scanning. Obesity is a condition in which...

Improving healthcare in Belgium

AG outlines key priorities of the Belgian Minister for Public Health, Maggie De Block. Ensuring citizens lead a healthy lifestyle is a cornerstone of policy for...

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