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Could medical imaging innovation be the catalyst for precision medicine?

We all have a unique face, fingerprint, voice, and signature, so why wouldn’t we have a unique response to the medicine and treatments we receive? Mark Hitchman, Managing Director at Canon Medical Systems UK, explores this question.

Hip fractures: A looming healthcare crisis

With the number of hip fractures projected to double by 2050, Dr Philippe Halbout, CEO of the International Osteoporosis Foundation, calls for timely action, including post-fracture care to prevent costly and life-threatening secondary fractures.

From challenges to choices: The EU’s path to healthier and greener eating habits

The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) plays a pivotal role in supporting European citizens to make healthy and sustainable food choices; here, they discuss the impact of dietary patterns, barriers to greener eating habits, and measures to empower consumers.

Cloud technology: Preparing our health systems for the future

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Genomics England and the 100,000 Genomes Project, which paved the way for a new era of genomic medicine.

How climate change is a danger to our health

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the global health community demand that climate change's impact on health take centre stage at COP28.

First human case similar to swine flu detected in the UK

Health officials are urgently working to trace contacts of an individual who has been infected with the H1N2 strain.

Which natural remedies will help you battle a cold this year?

With the days getting colder and colder and the flu season approaching, several health professionals give their insight and recommendations on natural remedies for illnesses.

WHO outline’s responsible regulations needed for Artificial Intelligence in healthcare

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published a new document outlining essential regulatory considerations for applying artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.

How our sense of taste guides the pace of eating

When you eat your dinner, the communication between your stomach and brain is believed to prevent you from overindulging.

Help 36 million people in Europe with rare diseases

Baiba Miltoviča, President of the Section for Transport, Energy, Infrastructure and the Information Society at EESC, lifts the lid on rare diseases, charting a European mission to help 36 million people in the EU.

Children’s brains: Unraveling the impact of tech devices

In a comprehensive analysis spanning 23 years and involving over 30,000 children under 12, recent neuroimaging research delves into the intricate relationship between children’s brains and their engagement with tech devices.

14-Hour fasting shows improvements in hunger, mood, and sleep

Consuming meals within a 10-hour time frame has been linked to increased energy, mood, and reduced hunger levels, according to recent findings from the largest community science study in the UK.

EU Policy recommendations: Prioritising care for high-risk COVID-19 patients

From the 11th of March 2020 to the 5th of May 2023, the world experienced a global health emergency. In response, Policy Recommendations will be presented at the EU Parliament in an effort to prioritise care for high-risk COVID-19 patients in the EU.

Empowering healthcare transformation: How data literacy unlocks the untapped potential of data

Mat Oram, CEO and Co-Founder of AdviseInc, discusses the importance of data literacy and the steps organisations can take to truly understand how data can support their goals.

The European Union’s Global Health program

The EDCTP partnership, a cornerstone of the EU's health research initiative that funds clinical trials in Africa, needs more certainty about its future as it marks its 20th anniversary.

Logistical friction is the largest hurdle to reaching virtual wards’ true potential

Virtual wards are a means for patients who need monitoring to remain at home and for staff to know immediately when they need urgent care. Alan Payne discusses the benefits of virtual wards and the largest issues facing their adoption.

Changes in public health: Highlighting the positive aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic

Zisis Kozlakidis and Caboux Elodie from the International Agency for Research on Cancer discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of changes in public health interventions and patient care.

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