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70% of physicians unaware of how to treat someone with a disability
Researchers from Mass General have found that physicians are lacking basic understanding on how to care and treat people with disabilities.
Study identifies factors in blood linked to severe COVID
Unique “indicators” in the blood of patients with severe and fatal COVID could create simple diagnostic tests - to help doctors identify who could become critically ill.
Chronic pain is the norm for 50% of people with long-term conditions
According to a UK study, those with multimorbidity are statistically between two and four times as likely to experience chronic pain.
Scientists say AstraZeneca protection decreases after three months
According to data from two million people in Scotland and 42 million people in Brazil, AstraZeneca vaccine protection drops significantly three months after double-dosing.
Study says prior infection gives 19% protection against Omicron
COVID infection previously created 85% protection against Delta - now, scientists say that this protection falls to 19% against Omicron.
Study finds race erased in air pollution mortality calculations
Study finds older Black and Hispanic people are more likely to die prematurely due to exposure to air pollution, with race disparities in health costing $100 billion in the US.
What are the side effects of the Moderna booster vaccine?
Here, we explain side effects of the Moderna booster vaccine - while taking a look at the Omicron variant.
Human & animal health, food security & biosecurity
Curtis R Youngs from Iowa State University probes the relationship between human and animal health in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, including comment on the food system & biosecurity programmes.
Eyes on Planned Care
In a previous article, Lisa Riley, Vice President of Strategic Product and Partnership Development for VitalHub UK, cited how digital healthcare is helping to transform the NHS through whole system integration in planned care, here Stuart Jeffery talks from a customer perspective.
Long COVID: A global problem needing a global solution
Professor Amitava Banerjee turns our thoughts towards Long COVID, a global problem needing a global solution.
Getting personal in brain tumour therapy: Matching therapies to patients
Sean E. Lawler PhD from Brown University Cancer Center, an experienced scientist in the brain tumour field
Natural sciences: Normal human parturition mechanisms
Claire Kendal-Wright, PhD, from Chaminade University of Honolulu, argues that when it comes to understanding the normal human parturition mechanisms, danger associated molecular patterns may be part of the answer.
Partnership is the key to unlocking transformation in digital healthcare
Professor Sultan Mahmud, Director of Healthcare for BT’s Enterprise unit, discusses how BT is redefining its healthcare ambitions through co-creating NHS-first solutions with its vanguard partners.
Tackling the challenge of delayed transfers of care
Clint Schick, Chief Executive, Strata Health UK, describes a software system that has made the manual process...digital – freeing up staff time & improving patient care.
Evidence-based interventions addressing top teen public health epidemics: HIPTeens and COPE
Doctor's Dianne Morrison-Beedy, Bernadette Melnyk reveal two evidence-based interventions that are addressing sexual risk and mental health
Sjögren’s syndrome: A call for more visibility and solutions
European federation Sjögren Europe’s board members emphasise the need for research into this underrepresented and “invisible” condition
Let’s do the Time Warp again: May the apps be with you
Katrina Delargy from TIYGA Health explores the key to achieving the full potential of smartphone apps in healthcare
How remote patient monitoring can improve health outcomes for people with diabetes
Glooko reveals how remote patient monitoring technologies to manage diabetes and related chronic conditions are delivering long-term benefits and will likely become part of standard at-home care management.
Tobacco control and prevention efforts in the U.S
Mitch Zeller, discusses here how the U.S. federal review of e-cigarettes and othertobacco products helps protect public health
Delivering care-centred workplaces for acute care
Specialists in acute care Draeger Medical UK Ltd prioritise patient wellbeing and efficiency in holistic approach to a well-designed healthcare workplace
