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Enhancing wellbeing and equality: Welfare economics and effective social policies
Dr (MD) Ahmed ElBarawi, Lecturer/Executive Assistant of the Provost at Berlin School of Business and Innovation, turns the focus on welfare economics and effective social policies that enhance wellbeing and equality.
Bridging the gap between evidence and action: Advancing collective leadership in health promotion
In my article published in Open Access Journal, April 2023, I made the case for collective leadership to bridge the gap between current evidence and actions toward a healthy society – leaving unanswered the question – if collective leadership can bridge this gap – how do we do it?
The NHS workforce plan: Bridging the social care gap
The NHS has unveiled its comprehensive long-term workforce plan, outlining a strategic path to strengthen the healthcare workforce through innovative training.
Ensuring adequate dementia care: The beginning of the end of Alzheimer’s?
Colin Capper, Associate Director of Evidence and Involvement at Alzheimer’s Society, argues that we need improved dementia care and further innovations for people living with dementia today while we wait for the breakthroughs of tomorrow
The impact of body image and social media youth on sports participation
Research from Nemours Children's Health presented at the 2023 AAP Conference reveals that body image and social media influence, gender biases, and coaching styles are prompting young athletes to abandon sports.
Red meat consumption linked to elevated type 2 diabetes risk
Substituting red meat with plant-based proteins can lower diabetes risk and yield environmental advantages.
Limited usefulness of genetic risk scores in disease prediction
Polygenic risk scores, used to estimate an individual's genetic risk for common diseases, including heart disease, need to catch up in their predictive capabilities, as highlighted by a recent study led by UCL researchers.
Men’s antidepressant use has no negative impact on IVF success
In a recent study, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital investigated the connection between men's antidepressant use, anxiety and depression and their impact on in vitro fertilisation (IVF) outcomes.
17,000 patients avoid unnecessary hospital visits in Scotland thanks to tech
Health Boards in Scotland are implementing innovative technologies to enhance communication among GPs and paramedics, transforming hospital visits.
Lessons from the COVID pandemic to fight against sepsis and common infections
Michael Wong, Founder and Executive Director at Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety and Amy Campbell, Quality Nurse Specialist at ECU Health and Chair at PPAHS Sepsis Advisory Board, discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the fight against sepsis.
Ultra-processed food and obesity: How can we eat more healthy?
What is ultra-processed food? What does the research say about ultra-processed food and obesity? How can we change our diet and eat more healthily?
Leveraging genomic data for effective pandemic preparedness and response
Decoding pathogens’ genetic material is fast becoming an invaluable tool to support pandemic preparedness and responses to global public health threats, Anona Bamford tells us more
SARMs and CBD: When food regulation is hard to swallow
SARMs and CBD: Navigating Regulatory Gaps in UK's Food Industry - Unusual products blur the lines between food and medicine, prompting questions about effective regulation.
Involving patients and clinicians in healthcare’s AI revolution
AI has the potential to revolutionise healthcare by personalising treatment plans, improving clinical studies, and streamlining administrative tasks,.
Reforming and supporting Adult Social Care for the future
The UK government is investing £2.1 billion in digital solutions to modernise adult social care services and improve the user experience.
Father’s parental leave: A shield against alcohol-related health risks
Men who have taken parental leave experience a significantly decreased likelihood of being hospitalised as a result of alcohol consumption.
Long colds: Effects of non-COVID respiratory infection
Study by Queen Mary University reveals that people may suffer from 'long colds,' following non-COVID respiratory infections.
Net zero healthcare: What do patients want?
Dr Nazneen Rahman, Founder and CEO of YewMaker and Sustainable Medicines Partnership (SMP) Director, shares insights from a patient survey on reducing the carbon footprint of medicines.
Baywater Healthcare: Setting up a virtual ward
In an era marked by technological leaps and a shift towards patient-centred care, a virtual ward has emerged as a pioneering solution that bridges the gap between traditional hospital setups and the convenience of remote healthcare.
Food insecurity amplifies severe hypoglycaemia risk in diabetic adults
A study for the Study of Diabetes reveals that adults with diabetes facing food insecurity are more to experience severe hypoglycaemia.
