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Open Access Government July 2023
Welcome to our jam-packed July 2023 digital edition, which hosts coverage of numerous policy issues from various angles worldwide. Find insightful commentary on various topics, like health and social care, research and innovation, digital transformation, government, healthcare technology, transport, agriculture, environment and energy.
Photodynamic Therapy: Killing cancer gently with visible light
Photodynamic therapy, using visible light with lower energy, causes fewer side effects when treating cancer, find Drs. Mary Potasek, Evgueni Parilov, and Karl Beeson, Co-founders of Simphotek, Inc.
£22.5 million research funded to improve UK health and social care
Health and social care specialists are joining for a multi-million-pound research initiative that is anticipated to bring about significant changes to policies in the UK.
Living with HIV: The prevalent pandemic which is no longer considered a pandemic
Dr Avinash Hari Narayanan (MBChB), Clinical Lead at London Medical Laboratory, explains that we need stronger efforts worldwide to end HIV transmission and improve the lives of those living with the disease.
Lack of access to treatment for opioid dependence is concerning
Monica Racoviță, Senior Researcher at The Health Policy Partnership, argues that opioid dependence is a pressing issue, yet treatment for it is still out of reach for many.
Could studying African killifish be the secret cure to sarcopenia?
The Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI) at Monash University suggests that muscle wasting, known as sarcopenia, may be reversed in late-life.
COVID-19 experience for children in custodial settings
Dr Charlotte Lennox from the University of Manchester reports on the main findings of her research and argues that children in custodial settings were an invisible group during the COVID-19 pandemic, in this second of a two-part series.
Metabolic syndrome risk increased by severe hot flashes after menopause
Metabolic syndrome and high blood pressure are more likely to occur in women who experience increased severity of hot flashes after menopause.
North America Analysis April 2023
We warmly invite you to delve into the April volume of North America Analysis, where we enjoy a multitude of insights from experts in the field from the region.
Everything to know about Pica, a lesser known eating disorder
Pica is an eating disorder where the sufferer craves to eat non-food substances such as soil, ice or clay. But who can be affected, what are the causes, and what else is there to know?
Now is the time to address migraine in the workplace
Andrew Jackson, UK Country Manager at Lundbeck, discusses the impact of migraine in the workplace and the steps we can collectively take to help manage its burden on productivity.
Benefits of swimming and blue spaces on mental health
A new study from Better investigates the benefits of blue spaces and swimming for mental and physical health.
Could a tech revolution save the NHS?
Jonathan Patrick, CEO of Consultant Connect, discusses what it will take to save the NHS and the realities behind a tech revolution.
How income plays a part in your experience of physical pain
Study finds link between income and experience of physical pain, suggesting that a a lower income rank is linked to a higher likelihood of experiencing pain.
Cancer survival rates rise by 9% nationally in the NHS
NHS England has published a one-year cancer survival index, showing how cancer survival rates have improved across the country by almost 10%.
Open Access Government April 2023
It's time to welcome our April 2023 bumper digital publication. Here we deliver comprehensive policy analysis, including health & social care, research & innovation, digital transformation, government, finance, transport, energy, environment and agriculture.
The cavalry isn’t coming: health and social care reform will come from within
In order to deliver true health and social care reform, we need to remove silos and develop an at-home care strategy.
Western diets high in fat and sugar cause non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Link established between western diets high in fat and sugar and the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, the leading cause of chronic liver disease.
Feelings of loneliness in older adults is in decline, says poll
It is three years since the COVID-19 lockdown was announced, and only now have feelings of loneliness in older adults started to decline.
Privileged access: Understanding security inside out
Mark Warren, Product Specialist at Osirium, explains why privileged access poses security issues in the public sector.