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Afon Technology – Six years of innovation in continuous non-invasive blood glucose monitoring

Afon Technology, founded by Dr Sabih Chaudhry in 2019, has been a leader in diabetes innovation with its Glucowear™ device, the world’s first non-invasive glucose sensor that continuously monitors blood sugar levels in real-time.

World No Tobacco Day 2024: How to convince young people to quit tobacco 

For World No Tobacco Day 2024, we explore the addictive nature of tobacco for young people and how to help convince young people to keep off tobacco and quit smoking.

A reliable and efficient decontamination services provider

Andy Taylor, the Managing Director of Auxilium Medical Services Ltd, talks about their reliable and efficient decontamination services for NHS hospitals, private hospitals, and dental surgeries.

Healthcare would stop without diagnostic imaging

Johan Carlegrim, President of Sectra Medical Education, discusses the value and necessity of incorporating advanced diagnostic imaging tools and realistic simulations into the medical curriculum to enhance the learning process for students and improve staff retention in healthcare.

Global life expectancy to rise by 2050

Global life expectancy is set to rise significantly by 2050, according to the latest findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2021.

Study finds rise in global metabolic health risks

A new report from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021, shows the escalating health challenges seen by metabolic risk factors.

The Impact of Sleep Deprivation: Recognising the Silent Epidemic

Lisa Artis, Deputy CEO at The Sleep Charity outlines the drivers and impact of poor sleep and why sleep deprivation must be considered a public health priority.

Texas Tech Lab detects first mammal-to-human avian flu transmission

Texas Tech University's Biological Threat Research Laboratory (BTRL) identified the first known case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A (H5N1) being transmitted from a mammal, specifically a dairy cow, to a human.

Study reveals overwhelming heart disease risk among U.S. adults

Statistics show an increased risk of heart disease among adults in the United States.

Being sober curious: What, why and how

Have you heard the term ‘sober curious?’ What is it, why is it causing so much interest, and how can you do it?

Towards a European strategy for older persons

Miguel Ángel Cabra de Luna, EESC member from Civil Society Organisations’ Group, explains what must happen towards a European strategy for older persons.

Bridging the gap between evidence and action for health promotion – shifting the public narrative

This is the fourth article in a series published by Open Access Government,(1,2,3) that addresses the gap between evidence and action in health promotion. This article focuses on how we might foster collective leadership by influencing the public and media narrative regarding health and investment upstream(4) in the determinants of health.

A guide to nourishing your mind: The link between diet and brain health

A study reveals the importance of dietary choices in mental well-being and cognitive function.

Cells possess a rapid decision-making system beyond DNA

Scientists at Moffitt Cancer Center have revealed a hidden layer of cellular intelligence that questions the traditional understanding of how cells operate.

Prescribing solutions for the NHS staff shortage crisis

Michelle Holmes, Managing Director at Holmes & Partners Ltd, walks us through prescribing solutions for the NHS staff shortage crisis.

A reality check for AI tools in the NHS

Radiologist Dr Farzana Rahman examines the challenges for the adoption of AI tools in the NHS and why other critical issues must be addressed before such technologies can be adopted.

Navigating the storm: Addressing the healthcare workforce crisis in the UK

The UK’s healthcare sector is currently at a crossroads, grappling with a workforce crisis that is not only impacting the delivery of healthcare services but is also posing a significant threat to patient care.

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