The latest health and social care news and a look at research and development into the treatment of common and rare diseases alike. We also look at the vital changes being made to help deliver effective healthcare through the digital transformation within the NHS.
This article highlights the importance of a proactive approach to managing lower limb wounds through primary and secondary prevention. Focusing on prevention can reduce the financial burden of wound care, alleviate capacity issues, and improve patient outcomes by lowering the incidence and recurrence.
The regular supply of safe blood is crucial for health systems worldwide. In this article, the Blood Transfusion Association explains how the EU’s updated SoHO Regulation is impacting the sustainable and safe supply of life-saving blood products.
Adam Mence, Senior Brand Manager at L&R Medical UK, discusses the challenges of lower limb wound management and the benefits of driving evidence-based and self-care interventions.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is actively working to improve access to healthcare for under-served communities, targeting low-income, rural, and marginalized populations. Zisis Kozlakidis and Debra Leiolani Garcia provide an overview of these initiatives.
As more and more trusts refresh ageing patient media systems, they are also exploring ways to inform, educate and stimulate patients. Dean Moody, healthcare services director for Airwave Healthcare, explains why.
To help address the obesity crisis in the United States, leading consumers, ageing and public health groups have revealed the nation's first Obesity Bill of Rights.
Shane Dineen, Managing Director at Archus, discusses some of the key challenges facing healthcare systems. He emphasises the importance of fostering a mindset that prioritises people’s best interests to enable sustainable solutions that improve care quality and patient welfare.
The NHS is poised for a transformative shift with the launch of Change.NHS. By prioritising the needs of vulnerable individuals and leveraging existing assets, we can move towards a future where prevention is the norm, not the exception.
NHS Somerset has chosen IEG4 to implement a cutting-edge digital Continuing Healthcare (CHC) platform. This move aims to revolutionize the All Age Continuing Care (AACC) process and enhance service delivery across the region.
Sabih Chaudhry, CEO of Afon Technology Ltd, takes us on an exciting journey through the groundbreaking innovation of GlucowearTM – revolutionising non-invasive blood glucose monitoring.
A new AI-powered tool can accurately detect fractures on X-rays, reducing the risk of missed diagnoses. This innovative technology can lead to faster treatment, improved patient outcomes, and a reduced burden on healthcare professionals.
Lorna Rothery spoke to Heidi Rehm, Chair of the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health, about steps to harness quality genomic data to support disease detection and the importance of collaboration in this endeavour.
Dr Ayoade Alakija, humanitarian leader, WHO Special Envoy for the ACT-Accelerator, Chair of FIND and Co-Chair of the G7 Impact Investment Initiative on Global Health, outlines the negative effects of vaccine nationalism and emphasizes the importance of countries collaborating to enhance preparedness and medical countermeasures in the face of public health threats.
