A fall risk algorithm to optimise fall prevention strategies
Falls cost the UK £4.4bn per year. Smplicare’s fall risk algorithm is 85% accurate at predicting future falls which can help prevent them. Here, they tell us more.
FAO reports rising global food prices for third consecutive month in May
Rome, the benchmark for world food commodity prices continued to climb for the third month in a row in May, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO).
Gene therapy restores hearing in deaf children
A gene therapy has successfully restored hearing in five children with inherited deafness.
Horizon Europe allocates €163.5 million for green mobility research projects
Horizon Europe has given €163.5 million to fund innovative research projects aimed at promoting green, smart, and resilient transportation and mobility solutions.
Do big problems mean big opportunities in the NHS?
As the NHS continues to deal with long waiting lists, staff shortages, and the ongoing effects of the pandemic, Jonathan Patrick believes that now is the time to capitalize on the momentum we saw during COVID and expedite solutions that can help create a better and stronger health system.
Labour’s plan to enhance UK energy with state-owned power company
Labour has announced a plan to establish Great British Energy, a government-owned power company, as the foundation of its strategy to decarbonise the UK’s energy sector and enhance energy security.
How AI drove efficiency in Irish healthcare: Lessons for the NHS
In March, the unveiling of the NHS Productivity Plan marked a significant milestone in UK healthcare, with the Chancellor announcing a cash injection of £3.4 billion into the NHS.
New method predicts dementia up to nine years in advance with over 80% accuracy
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have made a significant breakthrough in the early prediction of dementia, developing a new method that can predict the disease with over 80% accuracy up to nine years before a clinical diagnosis.
Housing crisis in Europe: The EESC calls on the EU to act
András Edelényi from EESC says that the EU must take action when it comes to the housing crisis in Europe.
Drowsy driving among teens is a major public safety concern
A recent study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting has revealed a significant public safety concern: drowsy driving among teenagers.
The ongoing quest for Social Europe
European Trade Union Institute’s General Secretary, Esther Lynch, with Research Director, Bart Vanhercke, provide a detailed look at the ongoing quest for Social Europe.
Major London hospitals disrupted by cyber-attack
Major London hospitals, including Guy’s, St Thomas’, and King’s College, have been severely disrupted by a cyber-attack that has forced the cancellation of operations and blood transfusions.
U.S. defense: Fighting the fog of war with data and AI
Morgan Wright, Chief Security Advisor at SentinelOne, walks us through fighting the fog of war with data and AI in this U.S. defense special focus.
New tech that turns CO2 into valuable chemicals, offers hope for sustainable manufacturing
The recent spike in food prices is not just a burden on grocery bills; it's also impacting the sugars used in biomanufacturing.
Cornerstone: Working with you to resolve damp and mould
David Bly, Managing Director of Cornerstone Management Services Ltd, a company providing independent expert property health surveys, is of the opinion more can be done to mitigate damp and mould.
Putting the patient first: Accessibility in healthcare communication
Elspeth Bond, Marketing Executive at Synertec Ltd, explains why more must be done to improve healthcare communication strategies for patients in order to improve accessibility and inclusivity as well as promote greater efficiency across the NHS.
Breakthrough in diagnosing dementia with Lewy bodies through voice analysis
Researchers have found a new method to distinguish between Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) and Alzheimer's Disease (AD) using vocal emotional expressions.
Healthcare networks in the age of IOT
Dominic Norton, Sales Director from Spitfire Network Services Ltd, analyses healthcare networks in the age of the Internet of things.
Effective public warning systems: Saving lives and mitigating disaster amid a changing climate
Efficient public warning systems save lives. Their efficacy has been highlighted in recent events across the world and is proven to be the difference between swift evacuations or fatal outcomes in the face of disasters.
Winning the war against sepsis
Michael Wong, JD, Executive Director at the Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety, posits a combination of quantitative and qualitative assessments of the patient as key measures for tackling sepsis.
