OAG 022 – April 2019 Related Content
Diabetes and low blood sugar: Taking a more precise approach to managing hypos
James Cotterell, Director at BBI Healthcare, argues that prescribing products that treat low blood sugar with a precise and measured dose of glucose can improve patient outcomes, reduce patient anxiety and save the NHS money
Crypto Valley: Why Switzerland is a world-leading location for blockchain companies
Heinz Tännler, President of the Swiss Blockchain Federation, Government Councillor and Finance Director of the Canton of Zug, explains why Switzerland has become one of the world’s leading locations for blockchain companies.
U.S. research on deafness and communication disorders
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders charts the work of their organisation over the last 30 years that concerns research around the communication sciences, including deafness.
Introducing cystic fibrosis from an expert perspective
Gary Connett from the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust introduces the subject of cystic fibrosis (CF) from his expert perspective, on behalf of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
Healthcare in Hong Kong: A focus on elderly health services
The priorities of healthcare in Hong Kong are explored here, with a special focus on the delivery of elderly health services in the country.
Solving the plastic problem with biopolymers
Two scientists from Teysha Technologies discuss how organic material can now be turned into a viable plastic substitute.
Creating urban tree biodiversity within a uniform street tree landscape
Dr Nina Bassuk, Professor at the Urban Horticulture Institute, School of Integrative Plant Science, explains creating urban tree biodiversity within a uniform street tree landscape.
Intramembrane proteases in the immune system
Prof Dr Regina Fluhrer from the LMU & DZNE in Munich and Prof Dr Bernd Schröder from the TU in Dresden, Germany, explain how intramembrane proteases contribute to the proper development of immune cells.
How do you embed commercialisation into your local authority?
When making commercialisation part of your organisation’s DNA, do you focus on having the right culture, structure or strategy? Anthony Roche, Deputy Chief Executive at North Hertfordshire District Council, explains all.
Nanomaterials: Understanding and managing the risks
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) helps us to understand and manage the risks when it comes to nanomaterials, as we find out here.
Critical care nursing: Leveraging technology and innovation to improve care delivery
Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechVision Group offers her thoughts on the challenges around critical care nursing, focussing on leveraging technology and innovation to improve the delivery of care.
The chemical industry and big data
Without a shadow of a doubt, big data is set to transform the way the chemical industry operates – for the better.
Sustainability begins in the workplace: How businesses can help reduce their carbon footprint
Wulfric Blackwell, Habitats Project Manager at Thomson environmental consultants argues that sustainability begins in the workplace and reveals how businesses can help reduce their carbon footprint.
The UK’s ‘productivity puzzle’: The price of real economic measures to address this
Nigel Wilcock, Executive director of the Institute of Economic Development sheds light on the UK’s ‘productivity puzzle’, including the price of real economic measures to address this.
The top technology trends in hospitality for 2019
Riccardo Campione and Dr Alain Imboden, Associate Professors at Les Roches Global Hospitality Education in Switzerland, discuss the top technology trends in hospitality.
Blockchain interoperability: Sharing data across the care continuum
Paul De Raeve, Secretary General of the European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN) sheds lights on how blockchain interoperability is enabling sharing data across the care continuum.