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Lessons learned from a hospital’s digital pathology journey

Pathologists play a crucial part in patient treatment, particularly in cancer care. However, the field faces challenges such as resource shortages, workflow inefficiencies, and increasing complexity. To adapt, pathology departments are embracing digital solutions to enhance diagnostics and support the transformation of healthcare.

The tobacco ‘endgame’: Is it possible?

Dr Eduardo Bianco, Chair of the Tobacco Expert Group at the World Heart Federation discusses the ongoing battle to end the tobacco epidemic, and how e-cigarettes may be part of the problem.

Where is the research into Black autism and ADHD?

Suzy Rowland, author of S.E.N.D. in the Clowns: Essential ADHD/Autism Family Guide, discusses the  need for research on Black autism and ADHD.

Preventing dehydration: Supporting care home residents to drink well

Experts Diane Bunn, Ellice Parkinson and Lee Hooper discuss the problem of dehydration particularly in care homes, first of all asking us to grab a coffee, tea, water, or juice before reading on...

One in seven patients missed cancer surgery during lockdown

A new study reveals that one in seven patients missed their cancer surgery during lockdown, globally.

Proving the effectiveness of digital health technologies

Professor Freimut Schliess, Director of Science & Innovation, at the Profil Institut für Stoffwechselforschung GmbH, illustrates how dissipating initial scepticism of digital health technologies makes for a thrilling challenge for regulators, manufacturers and clinical researchers alike.

Convalescent plasma treatment ineffective for critically ill COVID patients

A new study finds that convalescent plasma treatment, popular at the onset of COVID, is not effective for critically ill, older COVID patients.

How technology is supporting healthcare teams across the board

Tim Weil, CEO, explains how Navenio technology can be employed to support healthcare teams.

Scientists say microscopic blood clots cause Long COVID

A new study proposes that microscopic blood clots could be causing ongoing symptoms for some people with Long COVID.

The effects of vaping on vascular health

Mary Rezk-Hanna, PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles, studies the short-term effects of vaping on vascular health - she argues that electronic vaping is harmful and that a “safer” alternative to traditional hookah smoking is anything but safe.

54% of people had menstrual cycle disruption due to COVID stress

Researchers say that 54% of participants had menstrual cycle disruption in 2020 - due to COVID stress, as opposed to any kind of vaccination.

Filling in the gaps of brain immune response

Open Access Government spoke to Dr Robyn S. Klein, MD, PhD, about her ground-breaking work in neuroimmunology and the path to understanding the links between viral encephalitis and memory disorders.

The burden of malnutrition

Christine Hancock, Co-founder of C3 Collaborating for Health, and C3 Associate and nutritionist Nathalie Vauterin, explore how poverty, dietary behaviours, and food systems impact malnutrition.

Research finds only 4% of NHS patients prefer video consultations

New research finds that only 4% of NHS patients prefer video consultations - but 60% would be happy for Artificial Intelligence to replace official handwritten medical notes.

Lockdown study finds surroundings shape “maladaptive thoughts”

The University of York examined psychological states during the UK lockdown, revealing that external surroundings shape "maladaptive thought processes" - with fewer people able to think about the future when isolated.

Uniting health and social care

Strata Health UK Chief Executive Clint Schick discusses how simple, cost-effective access and placement tools will enable joined up working in 2021 and beyond.

Reconstructive dentistry & virtual patients

In this interview, Mutlu Özcan, Prof. Dr Dr h.c., PhD from the University of Zürich, considers the possibilities concerning reconstructive dentistry and in this vein, digital technologies.

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