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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.

Prioritising sleep this sleeptember

This September we look at raising awareness about the importance of a good night's sleep.

Analysis of Lord Darzi Review: Capital starvation, technological underdevelopment, and the NHS crisis

The recent Lord Darzi review assesses the ongoing crisis in the UK's healthcare system, TechUK responds to the Darzi Review The review looks at several...

Understanding the metabolism of carbohydrates and how it affects your health

Carbohydrate metabolism is a complex process that significantly impacts our overall health. Understanding how our bodies handle carbohydrates can help us optimize our well-being. This article delves into the intricacies of carbohydrate metabolism, we'll explore the concept of insulin resistance, its symptoms, and how to manage it effectively.

Supporting healthy eating for children and optimal nutrition

Lorna Rothery spoke to Dr Julianne Williams, WHO/Europe Technical Officer, Special Initiative for NCDs and Innovation (SNI), about some of the key barriers to healthy eating for children and what can be done to support optimal nutrition, especially in schools.

NHS in critical condition but fixable, reports Lord Darzi

A new report by Lord Darzi has revealed that the National Health Service (NHS) is in serious trouble, facing challenges in patient access, quality of care, and overall performance.

How is abdominal fat linked to chronic musculoskeletal pain?

Data from the UK Biobank has suggested that excess abdominal fat is associated with chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Transforming NHS elective care: Tackle waiting list crisis

The National Health Service (NHS) has been facing challenges and has been tackling the long waiting list crisis.

Addressing the burning issues of patient flow and clinician burnout with digital solutions

Ed Hutchison, Clinical Solutions Specialist at Altera Digital Health and practising NHS Doctor, explains how improving patient flow with the help of digital solutions can support both clinicians and patients, optimising care delivery and outcomes.

Bridging the gap in digital health inequality

Dr Sabine van der Veer, Senior Lecturer in Health Informatics at the University of Manchester, discusses how the adoption of digital tools in healthcare can impact health inequalities.

The rise of oral nicotine pouches among young adults

Concerns arise as alarming trends surround the use of oral nicotine pouches among young adults.

Machine learning models predict sleep disorders in jaw pain patients

AI is changing healthcare by predicting sleep disorders in jaw pain patients with unprecedented accuracy.

Microplastics found in human brain tissue

Recent studies have revealed a disturbing trend of microplastics, minuscule particles of plastic less than 5mm in diameter, that are increasingly being detected in human brain tissue.

NHS waiting lists: New innovative solution to tackle the growing delay

As the NHS faces ongoing challenges with growing waiting lists for treatments, a new initiative has been introduced to alleviate the strain on hospitals and improve patient care.

The hidden health costs of eating out

Eating out exerts a significant influence on public health, yet consumers remain largely unaware of the nutritional quality of their meals. As diet-related diseases surge, transparency in this sector is imperative.

Cardiovascular health: Powering longevity through heart-healthy living

Supporting cardiovascular health is important at every age, and early influences can improve health outcomes years later As the body ages, lots of changes happen...

Monkeypox outbreak in Africa declared a global health emergency by the WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the recent surge of monkeypox cases in several African countries a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).

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