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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.

£100 million to boost innovation and accessibility in health research

£100 million in public-private funding is expected to change the UK's health research landscape.

Driving efficiency and excellence in NHS facilities management

Hannah Beckett from Crown Workforce Management, looks at driving efficiency and excellence in NHS facilities management.

Canada’s National Pain Awareness Week reached over 1.4 million people

The opioid crisis has identified the extent of chronic pain as a health problem in Canada and the necessity of addressing pain as part of the solution to the crisis.

How operational management software can help NHS trusts tackle daily challenges

NHS trusts face numerous challenges that impact administrative efficiency and staff welfare. Peter Williams, CEO of SMS Tech, explains how the company’s solutions can streamline administrative burdens, reduce burnout, and support sustainability goals.

Healthy Homes report highlights recommendations for Integrated Care Systems

The report aims to help ICS leaders enhance collaboration between housing and health sectors across East England to address the root causes of poor health and improve overall community health outcomes.

Towards better health for Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous Peoples encounter numerous challenges in exercising their right to health. Lorna Rothery discussed the importance of collaborative and culturally sensitive approaches with Dr Sandra Del Pino, Advisor on Cultural Diversity at PAHO.

The future of AI and the NHS

Dr Richard Ovens and Philip Brocklehurst from Deloitte navigate the future of AI and the NHS.

Icotrokinra: New treatment for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis

Recent Phase 3 trial results for icotrokinra (JNJ-2113), an investigational oral peptide from Johnson & Johnson, have shown the drug’s potential to offer significant relief for patients suffering from moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

Tackling loneliness through telecare: Supporting vulnerable people in Spain

Abel Delgado, Managing Director of Tunstall Spain, explains the urgency of loneliness as a health problem for the elderly and what other regions can learn from Spain’s proactive and preventative approach, that benefits both physical and mental health.

Preventing sight loss for people with diabetes with new advanced eye scans

Providing advanced eye scans to people with diabetes could help in preventing sight loss for thousands whilst also freeing up NHS appointments.

World diabetes day 2024: Understanding obesity and diabetes

On World Diabetes Day, we explore the links between stress hormones and diabetes and what this could mean for future treatments.

New NHS pill to help smokers quit

The NHS has introduced a 'stop smoking' pill to try and encourage people to quit.

Ending tuberculosis strategy: Course correction needed

The strategy for ending tuberculosis by Prof Guy Marks, President of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease.

The role of health technology

The Health Tech Alliance explores the critical role that health technology plays in the prevention of ill health within the NHS.

Securing Europe’s health future: The need for a safe blood supply

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.

A sustainable approach to simplifying lower limb wound care

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.

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