Mind Share Partners is a US-based nonprofit organization focused on changing the culture of workplace mental health so that employees and organizations can thrive. It helps employers create mentally healthy workplaces through consulting and training, and is building a national movement to change the landscape around work.
Representatives of the Association of British Neurologists advisory group for MS and neuroinflammation discuss the role of neuroinflammation in both neurodegenerative diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS) and the ageing process.
The British Neuroscience Association (BNA) is a key player in the neuroscience sector, supporting professionals and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. Chief Executive Dr Laura Ajram highlights the importance of bridging advanced neurological research with public understanding and the latest developments in the field.
Gastric cancer is the fifth most common cancer, yet research and prevention efforts remain limited. Lorna Rothery spoke with Dr Jin Young Park, the leader of the Gastric Cancer Prevention Team at the International Agency for Research on Cancer, about the necessary steps for improvement.
Although many people are choosing to have children later in life, biological fertility limitations remain unchanged. Innovations in biotechnology, such as egg quality therapeutics, womb transplants, show promise as alternatives to address reproductive longevity.
Prebo Barango, Co-chair of the UN Joint Action Group for the Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative at the World Health Organization (WHO), and Nicholas Banatvala, Head of the Secretariat for the UN Interagency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases, discuss the challenges and progress in the efforts to eliminate cervical cancer.
This article explores the significance of exercise, particularly strength training, to healthy aging, recognizing its role in mitigating many of the chronic conditions and risk factors associated with getting older.
Superintendent Pharmacist James O’Loan outlines the everyday challenges faced by individuals living with diabetes and how improvements in digital health are helping to improve management and care.
Venous leg ulcers represent a significant socioeconomic burden, costing the NHS over £3 billion each year. These ulcers can lead to life-altering challenges for patients, impacting both their mental and physical health. Lorna Rothery spoke with Professor Dan Carradice, a specialist in vascular surgery, about why early treatment must be a national priority.
The future of healthcare is digital. While the increasing use of technology will bring opportunities, it will also create new risks for patient safety. Nick Woodier from the Health Services Safety Investigations Body reflects on the implementation of various technologies in healthcare and their impact on patient safety.
Contributors from the PKU community, including patient reps, key opinion leaders, and medical experts, discuss the implications of redefining ‘unmet medical need’ in the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation, emphasising the potential negative impact on patients, particularly those with rare diseases like phenylketonuria.
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are prevalent in our environment. Dr Josef Köhrle, Senior Professor of Molecular Endocrinology and Editor-in-Chief of Environmental Endocrinology, discusses with Lorna Rothery the urgent need for stronger actions to address the potential health risks posed by these chemicals.
Michelle Desilets, Founder and Executive Director of the Orangutan Land Trust, outlines the threats to the survival of orangutans and their habitats, and where solutions lie.
