The latest health and social care news and a look at research and development into the treatment of common and rare diseases alike. We also look at the vital changes being made to help deliver effective healthcare through the digital transformation within the NHS.
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.
West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has surged nearly 100 places in just two years to claim the 7th spot in NHS England's league tables for Accident and Emergency (A&E) waiting times.
Despite migraine affecting a large proportion of the population, many people are reluctant to seek help for this often debilitating condition. To understand why and the challenges with diagnosis and treatment, Lorna Rothery spoke to esteemed assistant professor and headache specialist Dana Ionel.
Delia Cannings, Chair of the British Cleaning Council, discusses the importance of implementing and respecting robust cleaning protocols across different settings and why the UK Government must do more to make cleaning and hygiene a core part of the national agenda.
Wales is set to introduce a vaccination program aimed at protecting vulnerable populations from a common but potentially severe respiratory infection known as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
Lorna Rothery spoke to Mark Ashton, Director of Transformational Programmes at NHS Shared Business Services, about how new technologies in the NHS are shaping healthcare delivery and the challenges that hinder their adoption.
Inhealthcare is working with one of the UK’s largest teaching hospital trusts to develop the next generation of virtual wards. Natalie Duffield, sales and marketing director, explains how the company is helping to improve patient experience and reduce pressure on NHS beds.
A recent multicenter randomised clinical trial has cast doubt on the efficacy of vaginal micronised progesterone (VMP) in preventing preterm birth in women with arrested preterm labour (APTL).
Suzanne Wait and Catherine Whicher, from The Health Policy Partnership, suggest that digital health should prioritise the inclusion of women at its core.
Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, University College London (UCL), and Imperial College London have revealed insights into why some people remain unscathed despite exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19.
Rocket Healthcare has launched a specialist employee management and communications app for care homes and social and domiciliary care companies. The Care Home App is now available to care sector companies in the UK and Ireland.
A recent review article published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology suggests that plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) could be a heart-healthy addition to our diets.
