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The building blocks for a smarter future: How improved connectivity and innovation will build...
Improved connectivity can help the country meet – or even beat – its target by reducing emissions and supporting greener ways of working, but how?
AI-based diagnosis system transforms sepsis detection in children
An international research team has successfully employed the power of artificial intelligence to enhance the diagnosis of sepsis in children.
Leveraging innovations in health tech to mitigate health care disparities
From desktops to laptops, smartphones to smartwatches, technology has come to play an increasingly central role in our lives, but what about health tech? And as the influence of technology has spread across industries, crucial sectors like education and healthcare have seen noticeable transformations.
Plant-based diets during pregnancy linked to higher risk of preeclampsia
The popularity of plant-based diets has increased in recent years, mainly driven by environmental and animal welfare concerns.
Prescribing solutions for the NHS staff shortage crisis
Michelle Holmes, Managing Director at Holmes & Partners Ltd, walks us through prescribing solutions for the NHS staff shortage crisis.
The link between placental growth factor and pregnancy complications
Ernesto Figueiro-Filho and Karolina Grzyb from the University of Saskatchewan discuss the role of placental growth factor (PlGF) in screening for preeclampsia and adverse obstetric outcomes in diabetic populations
The European Revert Project: Assisting clinicians in patient treatment
Starting in January 2020, the European REVERT project is now in its final phase. The project blends predictive medicine and AI to enable clinicians to quickly and adequately treat patients.
The extent and impact of the opioid crisis in Canada
The opioid crisis in Canada has been an issue for nearly a quarter of a century. Here, Norm Buckley and Jason Busse from the Michael G DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care, and the National Pain Centre discuss the issue, its effects both general and on specific communities, and what can be done about it.
Revolutionising disease detection: The emergence of non-invasive VOC breathomics
Breathomics marks a revolutionary approach to disease detection by analyzing the chemical composition of exhaled breath.
Building Vaccine Confidence: Strategies for dispelling myths and misinformation
Heidi J Larson, along with contributors from the Vaccine Confidence Project, discuss the complex factors influencing decision-making around vaccines and what can be done to improve public trust.
Lessons from Libby: Understanding the impact of asbestos exposure
Jean C. Pfau, Scientific Consultant at the Center for Asbestos Related Disease, shares the devasting story of asbestos exposure occurring in a Rocky Mountain town of Montana and the critical lessons that can be learned from this event.
Sepsis Canada: Building a national research network for sepsis awareness
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition estimated to affect 49 million people annually worldwide; yet it is not widely understood. In this article, we hear how Sepsis Canada is working to promote sepsis awareness through supporting research, public education, and cross-disciplinary training.
Closing the innovation gap: Advancing psychedelic therapy and medicines in EU mental health care
Despite the growing burden of mental health problems, there remains a significant unmet medical need. Tadeusz Hawrot, Founder and Executive Director at Parea tells us why new treatments are urgently needed and how psychedelic therapy and medicines can help
Confronting harassment and violence in Canadian workplaces: Insights and evolutions
Dr. Adriana Berlingieri, Research Associate and Barb MacQuarrie, Community Director at the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children in Canada, discuss the prevalence and impact of harassment and violence in the workplace.
The long shadow of childhood mental health problems
Dr Niamh Dooley and Professor Mary Cannon explore what young adult life looks like for individuals who had mental health problems as children.
The challenges and opportunities through the eyes of tomorrow’s doctors and nurses
Elsevier Health's Clinician of the Future 2023: Education Edition, the third instalment in the program, unveils insights from over 2000 medical and nursing students, shedding light on their perspectives, challenges, and aspirations.
How Japan’s aging population is shaping the future of nursing care
How will the aging population impact the provision and sustainability of care? We put the question to Dr Yukari Nakano, Executive Officer at the Japanese Nursing Association.
Unleashing the opportunity of digital technologies for developing health systems
Suzanne Wait and Catherine Whicher from The Health Policy Partnership discuss the opportunities to improve populations’ wellbeing and access to care by harnessing innovative digital health tools and technologies.
Navigating the landscape of digital mental health care: Co-creation and human rights as guiding...
Digital technologies have emerged as a promising solution to transform mental health systems and meet our populations’ increasing mental health needs. Francesca Centola, Policy and Knowledge Officer at Mental Health Europe, outlines the principles that should guide such a digital transformation.
What temperature should my medical fridge be?
CoolMed lifts the lid on what temperature a medical fridge should be.