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Advancing lower limb care: L&R medical UK’s pathway to sustainable care

Adam Mence from L&R Medical UK explains how the company is empowering patients to manage their conditions while supporting NHS goals for improving care outcomes and efficiency. Overall, investing in self-care and innovative technologies is shown to be both clinically effective and cost-efficient.

Preventing cardiovascular disease: Salt reduction’s miraculous role

As party conferences kick off, the forthcoming 2024 General Election highlights the vital mission of preventing cardiovascular disease.

The collapsing healthcare system in Sudan threatens children’s lives

Children are dying due to the failing healthcare system in Sudan, according to the World Health Organisation. What needs to change?

New study reveals chemical exposures linked to women’s Cancer risk

A recent study unveils alarming findings about women's cancer risk, indicating significant connections between the disease and exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

WHO’s global action plan aims to boost worldwide physical activity

WHO's Global Action Plan 2018-2030 calls for a comprehensive approach to increase physical activity worldwide to reduce inactivity by 15% by 2030, supported by the ACTIVE toolkit for policy implementation.

£200 million for NHS resilience amid water quality decline

The UK government commits £200 million to reinforce NHS resilience, ensuring swift patient care during the challenging winter.

Virtual anticipatory care solutions that focus on personalised care

Dan Moody, Director, Public Sector Solutions at IQVIA, unpacks virtual anticipatory care solutions that focus on personalised care and their value.

Research suggests we should be having more Sumac in our diets

Life expectancy is declining in many UK communities – and diet is central to this. Declining nutritional value of our food means we need more high-value substances like sumac in our daily lives.

Cutting-edge optics combined with AI accelerate virus detection

Researchers have introduced an automated rendition of the viral plaque assay, the gold standard method for virus detection and quantification This approach incorporates time-lapse holographic...

Government enhances support for affordable healthcare studies in the UK

The government has announced increased financial support for eligible students pursuing healthcare studies, reducing financial barriers and enhancing training opportunities.

The influence of COVID-19 on multi-generational living

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a temporary increase in children residing with grandparents and extended family members, underscoring the significance of multi-generational living.

The impact of sleep on children’s impulsive behaviour

A recent study from the University of Georgia's Youth Development Institute reveals sleep's crucial role in mitigating children's impulsive behaviour.

UK invests £13 million in groundbreaking healthcare AI projects

The UK is making strides in health analysis by earmarking £13 million to fund groundbreaking healthcare AI technology. These initiatives use the potential of artificial intelligence to revolutionise diagnostics and medical procedures.

Can listening to classical music reduce babies’ pain levels?

A new study suggests that playing Mozart's lullaby may reduce pain levels in newborn babies undergoing heel prick blood tests.

Sedentary childhood tied to heart damage in young adulthood

New findings from ESC Congress 2023 reveal that inactivity during childhood can lead to Heart damage in young adulthood.

Patients that recognise heart attack symptoms are less likely to die in hospital

Research presented by ESC Congress 2023 has revealed that understanding and acting on heart attack symptoms is linked to faster lifesaving treatment The study investigated...

Shocking study reveals COVID-19 linked to elevated blood pressure

A study in Hypertension highlights an association between COVID-19 and persistent high blood pressure, among specific demographics and people with preexisting health conditions.

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