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Tackling the ‘ticking time bomb’ ofcardiovascular disease

Tackling the ‘ticking time bomb’ of cardiovascular disease

The NHS Long Term Plan identifies cardiovascular disease (CVD) as a clinical priority and the single biggest opportunity to save lives.
air pollution and covid

An environmental and social focus on air pollution and COVID-19

We speak to Dr Elica. M. Moss, about her work with air pollution and COVID-19 – with particular focus on environmental microbiology
Dementia Care during COVID 19

Dementia day care service during the COVID-19 pandemic

Professor Timothy Kwok discusses the importance of maintaining dementia day care service during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Autopsies: The dead serving the living

Autopsies: The dead serving the living

How forensic autopsies are not only used to determine a cause of death, but also to support medical research and development
mental health care at home

Home-based treatment in the model project

Providing individualised and better care for people with mental health issues at home through the use of the model project.
Dementia Friendliness

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

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...
Vaccines and viral threats

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.
Examining the effects of post hospital discharge care on enhancing the physical and cognitive functioning of people with dementia

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

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.
biological therapies

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.
hand hygiene

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...
cardiorespiratory health

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 for assisted driving

Voice biomarkers that identify driving skills

Professor Shinichi Tokuno discusses voice biomarkers, and the application in the field of assisted driving for the elderly.
CBD treatment

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

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 testing laboratories

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.
Empty cities during COVID-19 pandemic

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 duriving the Covid-19 pandemic

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.

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