NICE recommends use of cholesterol-lowering drug
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) believes that Inclisiran, a cholesterol-lowering drug, should be available on the NHS.
Importance of medicolegal death investigation
Victor W. Weedn, MD, JD, Chief Medical Examiner at Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, describes the importance of medicolegal death investigation, an important function for governments around the world.
Report finds tech industry spends €97 million on EU lobbying
A new report by Corporate Europe Observatory reveals that the tech industry spends €97 million on EU lobbying annually - with companies like Amazon spending €2,750,000.
How organisations respond to the demand for workplace change
Fintan Burke and Alison White of independent workplace designers, PLACEmaking, explore how organisations can meet the demand for workplace change post-COVID.
The expanding scope of cannabinoids in epilepsy
Arun Swaminathan MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology and Epilepsy at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, details the expanding scope of cannabinoids in epilepsy.
EU says 70% of population are double-vaccinated
President Ursula von der Leyen announced that 70% of the EU population are now double-vaccinated - but some countries in Eastern Europe lag behind.
Real-world study on 800,000 vaccinated people says COVID vaccine safe
An ongoing real-world study on the Israeli population finds that the Pfizer COVID vaccine is safe to use - minimal side effects were observed in over 800,000 people.
How ‘dialogue and support’ is helping to reduce pressure on burnt-out NHS staff
Dr Owain Rhys Hughes, Founder and CEO of Cinapsis, explores how referral technology is helping to reduce the pressures on burnt out hospital staff within the NHS.
£450m Strategic Innovation Fund to deliver greener energy networks
A new £450 million Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund will deliver greener ways to heat up and power homes and businesses.
Scientists find brain refreshed during dreaming phase of sleep
Scientists at the University of Tsukuba reveal that brain refreshing takes place during the dreaming phase of sleep, aka rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.
NHS budgets must be reviewed to tackle the cancer backlog
Dee Mathieson, Managing Director at Elekta Ltd, believes that NHS budgets need to directly address the cancer backlog - which remains the second largest cause of death, globally.
Organ transplants fell by a third during first wave of COVID-19
Organ transplants performed during the first wave of COVID-19 fell by a third compared to 2019, according to a new study.
NHSX publishes new digital guidelines to transform patient services
NHSX has published new digital guidelines to help NHS Trusts transform its patient services.
Research says COVID vaccines work for 90% of immunosuppressed people
New research finds that COVID vaccines work for 90% of people who are currently immunosuppressed due to their medication.
NHS Digital calls on schools to take part in Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use...
NHS Digital is calling on secondary schools to take part in the Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among young people in England survey.
Medical education: Past and present
L. Maximilian Buja, MD, Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, turns the spotlight onto medical education both past and present.
Controlling the top cause of ransomware – social engineering
Javvad Malik, lead security awareness advocate at KnowBe4, explains how social engineering is the top cause of ransomware and explores the steps organisations can take to reduce the risk of attackers gaining a foothold in their networks.
Malaria deaths reduced by 70% with vaccine and drug combination
A combination of the world’s first malaria vaccine RTS,S/AS01E and antimalarial drugs reduce child hospitalisations and death by 70%.
Why the UK’s public sector needs to urgently build better cybersecurity
Keith Glancey, Head of Solutions Architects at Infoblox, explores why cybersecurity has never been more important for the public sector.
Commission approves €5.7 billion for renewable electricity in France
The European Commission approved a €5.7 billion aid scheme, which will create 3,700 additional megawatts of renewable electricity in France.