New data on gender pay gap in medicine
New data on the gender pay gap in Medicine Review shows that in the NHS, 2 in 3 consultants are men and that men earn £1.17 for every £1 earned by women.
£9 million funding for digital health technology
Patients to benefit from AI, machine learning and hand-held devices as newly-funded digital projects by pioneering companies point to future of healthcare.
The Netherlands: Promoting physical and mental wellbeing
The Netherlands’ Ministry of Health, Welfare & Sport is responsible for promoting physical and mental wellbeing, social infrastructure and active lifestyles through participation in sport, as this article details.
£15 million from Tampon Tax Fund for period poverty
Ten projects will receive a total of £15 million to help improve the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable women across the UK in the latest round of funding from the Tampon Tax Fund, Minister for Civil Society Mims Davies announced.
What can we expect for Horizon Europe in the near future?
EU lawmakers have reached a major agreement on Horizon Europe but it is still nowhere near confirmed as key details such as the budget, foreign participation, and the new missions, are yet to be decided.
Observations on pragmatic digital transformation
Rob Fotheringham, Managing Director at Fotheringham Associates shares his thoughts on pragmatic digital transformation and the observations he has made in this vein which will help you on your journey.
Science and technology innovation including energy: A crucial driver for economic growth
Science and technology innovation is a crucial driver for economic national progress and growth in Taiwan. As an example of National Sci-Tech Programmes in the country, we take a look at the National Energy Program and the call for the country to achieve 100% renewable by 2030.
Opportunities and challenges associated with Smart Working
Alison White of PLACEmaking asks: Are organisations focusing on the opportunities and challenges associated with Smart Working or too focused on the practical technology and property related aspects?
Bringing together Blockchain, IoT and AI: Turning Skynet into reality
In this article, the increasing power of Blockchain, the Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence are explored in our ever-evolving modern world.
Japan: Driving forward cancer research through collaboration
The work of the Japanese Cancer Association in driving forward cancer research through collaboration is charted here, including a push on basic and translational research.
Venezuela: EU increases assistance by £43 million
Venezuela is going through its fifth year of economic recession and hyperinflation: The EU is increasing funding in response to the growing realities of starvation, violence and insecurity.
A focus on musculoskeletal function research
In this interview, Professor Dr Martin Flück at the Laboratory for Muscle Plasticity at Balgrist University Hospital explains his fascinating research around musculoskeletal function, including the post-operation recovery of patients that have undergone surgery due to the rupture of a rotator cuff tendon.
The environment: Diversified waste treatment in Taiwan
The Environmental Protection Administration (Taiwan) charts their efforts when it comes to diversified waste treatment.
New legal power in the UK to investigate stillbirths
Bereaved parents who suffer a stillbirth would gain answers from an independent inquest into their baby’s death under plans to improve legal powers in the UK on medical investigation.
Improving mental healthcare provision in the UK with new models of care
Jaime Essed, Founder and CEO of Oh My Mood sheds light on how mental healthcare provision in the UK can be improved with new models of care.
Securing vacant property in uncertain UK market conditions
Stuart Woolgar, CEO of Global Guardians, considers how the uncertainty caused by Brexit has impacted on the British property market and how to manage the security of vacant buildings.
Mission Shakti: India becomes fourth space power country
Today (27 March), India shot down their own satellite as part of Mission Shakti, becoming a space power country like the USA, Russia, and China.
Forming HEdpAY Alliance Group for adoption of crypto banking
Founder and CEO of HEdpAY explains how the creation of alliances in various sectors of business can provide financial services solution within the crypto banking ecosystem.
A new and exciting age in polar science
Kelly K. Falkner, Director of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP), National Science Foundation, shares her thoughts on a new and exciting age in the field of polar science.
Fax machine use highlights need for new approach to patient document management
Jason Rowles, Regional Sales Manager for PFU (EMEA) Limited discusses the opportunity facing the US as the government rolls out its fax machine ban.