Understanding the barriers in rare disease care
A new policy brief from the European Observatory created with and for the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU details concrete steps for urgent action on AMR.
Reducing the pet primate trade: The importance of keeping primates out of the home
Stronger measures are needed to reduce pet primate ownership says Kate Dylewsky from the Government Affairs, Animal Welfare Institute.
Japan: Science and technology policy
Open Access Government examines some aspects of science and technology policy in Japan, including cooperation and research promotion.
Medicinal cannabis: The future of chronic pain treatment?
Alberto Sainz Cort to discuss the prevalence of chronic pain and opioid use in the United States, as well as medical cannabis as a potential treatment for pain.
Enabling speech through thoughts alone
A team of neuroscientists, neurosurgeons and engineers have created a speech prosthesis that can interoperate a person's brain signals and convert them into speech.
Understanding polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and its challenges
Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder that lacks a cure and can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. We spoke to the American Kidney Fund regarding the challenges of diagnosis and disease management.
Breast cancer drug made accessible to 289,000 women in England
Anastrozole is to be made accessible to postmenopausal women who have a family history of breast cancer to help prevent the disease
How AI can become the NHS’s lifeline: Protecting healthcare staff with technology
Adrian Sutherland, Strategy Director (Global Healthcare) at Endava, outlines how artificial intelligence technologies can be a valuable tool in supporting healthcare staff and improving patient outcomes.
Technological advances in irrigation techniques
Aarthi Janakiraman, Research Director at TechVision, Frost & Sullivan, explores technological advances in irrigation techniques that aid in preserving crop yield and quality in drought-prone areas.
Preventing and managing diabetes: Strategies for combating the global health crisis
Stefano Del Prato and Bart Torbeyns from the European Diabetes Forum (EUDF) outline the major challenges in preventing and managing diabetes, and the actions policymakers and health systems can take to address them.
EPA shines a spotlight on green chemistry innovations
Jennie Romer, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pollution Prevention at EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) in the U.S., shines the spotlight on green chemistry innovations.
AI’s potential to predict and prevent sudden cardiac death
Research conducted in France suggests that using Artificial Intelligence to analyse medical data in electronic health records may hold promise in predicting sudden cardiac...
How research can help Japan move the needle toward healthy ageing
The International Longevity Centre is the UK’s leading authority on the impact of healthy ageing. Here, the ILC’s Emily Evans explains how research can enable Japan’s citizens to live longer in good health and what others can learn from this.
Investing in Canadian research that can transform the economy and society
The Interim CEO and President of Universities Canada, Philip Landon, emphasises that research has a transformative effect on economies and societies, and Canada needs more of it.
The pivotal role of literacy in primary school education
Amelia Clayton and Rachelle Carter, Directors at Madeleine Lindley Ltd, discuss the pivotal role of literacy in primary school education.
Wearable vibrotactile device prevents astronauts getting lost in space
Scientists have created wearable vibrotactile devices to help astronauts stay oriented and safe in space.
Middle East investment strategies point to a new approach
Aymen Khoury, Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, argues that Middle East investment strategies are pointing toward a new approach.
Staying safe on Bonfire night: The NHS advice on treating burns and scalds
With bonfire night approaching, the NHS raises awareness and offers advice to those who experience burns.
AI trustworthiness: Is the biggest AI challenge cultivating trust?
Elham Tabassi, Chief of Staff, Information Technology Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S., says that cultivating AI trustworthiness may well be the biggest challenge to date.
The secrets of an ancient planet, deep within Earth’s core
During the 1980s, geography scientists found a remarkable revelation: they identified two massive, continent-sized masses of distinct material deep within the Earth's core.
