Why more attention is needed on adult-onset type 1 diabetes
Dr Rayaz A Malik, Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, discusses the challenges and impact of misdiagnosis and late diagnosis in type 1 diabetes.
Ethical guidelines urged for bio-hybrid robotics development
In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers are advocating for regulatory frameworks to steer the responsible growth of bio-hybrid robotics.
Home screening test reduces colorectal cancer deaths
A noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test can be done at home, showing positive results.
Pandemic profiteers: Exploiting fear through cyber scams and how to move forward
The COVID-19 pandemic not only posed a public health crisis but also created cyber scam opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit the vulnerable in the rapidly changing digital environment.
Greenland’s ice sheet vulnerability: Challenges in reversing melting
In a study published in The Cryosphere on July 24, scientists have revealed crucial insights into the precarious balance of Greenland's ice sheet, showing why it's easier to melt than to freeze.
From drug disposal to water contamination: Unpacking pharmaceutical pollution
Lorna Rothery spoke to Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) Europe about the impact of pharmaceutical pollution and the barriers that need to be overcome to achieve a greener, more sustainable industry.
Labour’s annual conference 2024
From September 22 to September 25, 2024, Liverpool will host one of Europe's largest political gatherings, the Labour Annual Conference.
Data regulation: Time for the healthcare sector to take its head-out-of-the-sand
The increasingly complex regulatory landscape and cyberattacks mean the healthcare sector has to confront the challenges of adhering to compliance. Mark Roebuck, DPO and Founder of ProvePrivacy explains how the healthcare sector is struggling to keep up with data regulation adherence demands should look to internal Data Champions.
New cyber security bill aims to safeguard UK’s critical infrastructure
In response to growing cyber threats targeting essential services like water, power, and healthcare, the UK government has introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill.
Promoting awareness of neglected tropical diseases
Open Access Government discusses the prevalence of neglected tropical diseases, including barriers to awareness and the need to scale up effective interventions.
DWP embraces generative artificial intelligence after controversy
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced plans to use the power of generative artificial intelligence, despite earlier restrictions on its use of similar technologies.
West Herts teaching hospitals NHS trust achieves top 10 ranking in NHS league tables
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.
NHS Workforce crisis: changing how clinicians interact with EHRs could help avoid ‘cognitive overload’
Dr Dominic Pimenta, Jasmine Balloch, and Dr Ellie Asgari from TORTUS explore the impact of clinical workload on NHS clinicians and how approaches to EHR systems could be improved.
The Circular Economy Act: Ursula Von Der Leyen plans after re-election
Ursula von der Leyen secures second five-year term as president of the European Commission following a European Parliament vote and promises a more circular and resilient economy.
Understanding migraine, from diagnosis to management
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.
Navigating the intersection of mental health and speech and language challenges
A high proportion of children and young people with mental health problems also have speech and language challenges. Jane Harris, Speech and Language UK Chief Executive, tells us about the impact and the systemic changes that could make a huge difference.
NIHR HealthTech research centre launches with £3m investment
Manchester welcomed a landmark moment in healthcare innovation as the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) in Emergency and Acute Care officially opened its doors.
Innovative UN strategies to tackle the water crises
Rithima Warrier from Frost & Sullivan sheds light on UN strategies driven by innovation, with a specific focus on addressing water crises in the face of climate change.
Our polycrisis demands a radically new approach to risk management
In this exclusive, Ruth Richardson, Executive Director of the Accelerator for Systemic Risk Assessment (ASRA), calls on policymakers worldwide to transform risk management.
How to relieve pain without pills
Around 28 million people are living in the UK with chronic pain. What can we do to relieve pain without pills?
