World Alzheimer’s Month – Promoting dementia friendliness
The Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing (JCCPA) promotes dementia friendliness in Hong Kong during World Alzheimer’s Month
Post Diagnostic Support Program for People with Dementia in Hong Kong
Professor Kwok discusses supporting people with dementia and the importance of implementing adequate care after diagnosis
The prevalence of dementia among community dwelling people aged...
Tailoring the immune system to viral threats
How viral vaccines work and why they are effective in curbing human viral disease - Pamela J. Lein and colleagues discuss in detail.
The effects of post hospital discharge care for dementia
Examining the effects of post hospital discharge care on enhancing the physical and cognitive functioning of people with dementia
Medical education: Disruptive change and unintended consequences
L. Maximilian Buja explores the disruptive changes and unintended consequences within medical education in response to scientific advances.
On the fast-track to reimbursement: Germany unlocks business opportunities for digital health innovators
Prof. Dr. Freimut Schliess discusses digital health innovation in Germany, tackling larger public health challenges being faced.
Prospects for personalised medicine using advanced biological therapies
Dr Michael Morrison discusses the use of advanced biological therapies, such as gene therapy, in treatment for a personalised approach.
Seamless Remote Hand Hygiene Training for Medical Colleges with SureWash
SureWash, a leading hand hygiene training company, now supports integration into Canvas, Blackboard Learn, Moodle and Brightspace Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Virtual Learning...
Continuous real-world monitoring of cardiorespiratory health
The importance of continuous real-world monitoring of cardiorespiratory health, including adding value to pivotal clinical trials.
Voice biomarkers that identify driving skills
Professor Shinichi Tokuno discusses voice biomarkers, and the application in the field of assisted driving for the elderly.
New study shows CBD treatment may help treat pain, anxiety, and depression
Here, OilsBySimpson explains the findings of a new study on 400 patients prescribed cannabidiol (CBD). The results show promise for pain, anxiety, and depression.
Resilience is like a muscle we can train
Resilience in times of crises and how to come our stronger - an interview about with Prof. Dr. Brigitte Anderl-Doliwa and Franz-Josef Wagner.
Covid screening: Let private accredited laboratories show their worth
Professors Alan Thornhill and Darren Griffin of the University of Kent call for more qualified diagnostic labs to be used in battle against Covid.
The environmental health lessons of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a number of lessons regarding the critical impact of environmental pollution on human health.
Contaminants and infections: a link to explore
Discussing infections in light of the recent pandemic of COVID-19, Alberto Mantovani of Endocrine Disruptors Project delves in to what we can learn.
Taxes on sugary beverages and ultra-processed food: Noncommunicable disease and obesity prevention strategies
Discussing taxes on sugary beverages, important components of noncommunicable disease (NCDs) and obesity prevention strategies.
RealWorld4Clinic – Real-life data for clinical research & care
RealWorld4Clinic is a new European initiative bringing real-world data to pivotal clinical research and outpatient cardiology care.
Asking the question: Are Microplastics a Macro Problem?
Pamela J. Lein, PhD, Professor at the University of California, Davis, discusses the issue around microplastics and what we actually know.
Industrial partnership with university leads research on alternative dental filling material
Case study: UCL researchers and dental materials manufacturer collaborate to speed up the development of a new dental filling material for children.
Growing health concerns: Are BPA-free products safer?
BPA (Bisphenol A), a high production volume chemical in plastics and resin, is being linked to health concerns - here Professor Lein discusses.
