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Using performance analysis to help older people stay healthier for longer
Paul Berney, CMO at connected care platform Anthropos, explores how performance analysis, used to keep athletes healthy, can also be used to help older people stay healthier for longer.
The future of cancer diagnostics
CEO of Dxcover Limited, Mark Hegarty, offers an insight into their cutting-edge technology that can help save lives by detecting early signs of cancer.
Breakthrough smart bandage detects low tissue oxygen
Kim, Chang-Soo from Missouri University of Science and Technology with Stoecker, William V from Stoecker & Associates Technology, Rolla, Missouri, describe a breakthrough smart bandage by S&A Tech and Missouri S&T capable of detecting low tissue oxygen.
The new innovative smart cup tackling dehydration in care homes
Aquarate illustate the life-threatening consequences of dehydration and introduce their Hydracup, committed to improve quality of care for our loved ones.
Moondust Cosmetics – protecting against cancer-causing sun damage
Learn how science has shown that APF is far more relevant in protecting against cancer-causing sun damage than SPF, with Moondust Cosmetics.
ONS data shows fatigue most common symptom of Long COVID
New data finds that fatigue is the most common symptom of Long COVID, followed by shortness of breath and then muscle ache.
The future of vascular imaging technology
Researchers from Kyoto University Hospital and Preemptive Medicine and Lifestyle Related Disease Research Center, describe the future of vascular imaging technology, including how photoacoustic imaging targets tumour vessels in breast cancer.
Study finds sunlight increases feelings of romantic passion
Tel Aviv researchers reveal that exposure to ultraviolent radiation via sunlight increases feelings of romantic passion - in men and women.
NICE recommends use of cholesterol-lowering drug
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) believes that Inclisiran, a cholesterol-lowering drug, should be available on the NHS.
Real-world study on 800,000 vaccinated people says COVID vaccine safe
An ongoing real-world study on the Israeli population finds that the Pfizer COVID vaccine is safe to use - minimal side effects were observed in over 800,000 people.
50% of hospitalised COVID patients have symptoms after 12 months
A new study, published in The Lancet, found that 50% of hospitalised COVID patients have at least one symptom after 12 months - with one in three of them experiencing shortness of breath.
Study finds COVID infection increases surgery blood clot risk by 50%
The study, published in Anaesthesia, finds that COVID infection increases surgery blood clot risks by 50% - with a five times increased risk of death.
Vaccinated mothers transfer COVID antibodies via breast milk
A study by the University of Florida finds that vaccinated mothers transfer COVID antibodies to babies via breast milk - suggesting that mothers can "pass on this immunity to their babies".
Long COVID patients face increased levels of blood-clotting
Study suggests that long COVID patients are more likely to face blood-clots - even if they appeared okay, their clotting biomarkers were significantly high.
A changing landscape for type 1 diabetes
Dr Faye Riley, Senior Research Communications Officer at Diabetes UK, charts a changing landscape for type 1 diabetes.
Implementing digital food menus in hospitals
Tom Wright, Head of Digital Engagement at NDL, discusses the various ways in which technology can improve the hospital food ordering system.
Myopia management: Looking after the “other” pandemic
Max Halford FBCO CL, Clinical Lead at Association of British Dispensing Opticians, turns our thoughts towards the “other” pandemic, myopia management.
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 70 and above is 9.3%, and is 3.1% among people aged 60 and above who reside in institutions.1 As the population ages, the number of...
Moderna create vaccine trial for children aged 6 months and over
Moderna are enrolling roughly 13,275 participants in their vaccine trial for children - with the participants aged between six months to 12 years.
COVID vaccination “critically important” for organ transplant patients
A research letter, published in Transplantation, suggests that COVID vaccination reduces infection and death risks in organ transplant patients.