Revolutionising bipolar disorder treatment: University of Otago’s approach to lithium therapy
Associate Professor Ailsa McGregor from the University of Otago's School of Pharmacy has set on a mission to enhance the efficacy and safety of lithium treatment for patients battling bipolar disorder (BD).
The adoption of new technologies in the NHS
Lorna Rothery spoke to Mark Ashton, Director of Transformational Programmes at NHS Shared Business Services, about how new technologies in the NHS are shaping healthcare delivery and the challenges that hinder their adoption.
Inhealthcare: Next-generation virtual wards bring hospitals care to patient’s homes
Inhealthcare is working with one of the UK’s largest teaching hospital trusts to develop the next generation of virtual wards. Natalie Duffield, sales and marketing director, explains how the company is helping to improve patient experience and reduce pressure on NHS beds.
Vaginal progesterone ineffective in preventing preterm birth
A recent multicenter randomised clinical trial has cast doubt on the efficacy of vaginal micronised progesterone (VMP) in preventing preterm birth in women with arrested preterm labour (APTL).
Digitalisation framework to enhance services and community engagement
To modernise local governance and empower communities through technology, the Local Government Association (LGA) has launched a digitalisation framework.
Climate change threatens western US forests’ role as carbon sinks
By soaking up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it within their ecosystems, forests have always been considered to hold potential in the fight against climate change.
Achieving affordable child care in Canada
Three years after Canada announced a historic investment to revolutionize child care, Open Access Government discusses the government’s progress in enabling affordable child care nationwide.
How to solve the UK’s crisis of young people with poor mental health
Dr Deborah Lee of Dr Fox Online Pharmacy explores the worrying prevalence of young people with poor mental health, why it’s on the rise, and what can be done to prevent mental ill health and provide the necessary support.
Labour reveals ambitious economic plan to revitalise Britain’s workforce
To try and reshape the economic landscape, Labour has revealed its plan to reignite economic growth and strengthen living standards across the UK.
Hydrogen-powered flights: A greener sky by 2045
Exciting advances in hydrogen technology mean that fossil-free air travel could soon become a reality.
New implantable device offers promising light-based cancer treatment
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have a development in cancer therapy: a miniature, wireless LED device that can be implanted directly into deep-seated tumours.
SMS tech’s operational mana software for the NHS
A tool to enable your organisation to grow – no one knows your organisation as well as you do; allow SMS Tech’s operational management software for the NHS to work around your organisation when responding to health challenges.
How open banking can transform payments in the public sector
Pay by Bank is a data-driven solution that uses open banking to provide a fast, low-cost, and more secure method for account-to-account payments (A2A). Here, Tink, a market leader in this space, details how this technology can support government departments.
Are your tampons safe? Study finds potential metal exposure
A concerning level of metals has been found in tampons raising questions about potential health risks associated with their use.
NHS reports an increase in mental health medication prescriptions for 2023/24
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has disclosed its annual report detailing the prescription trends for mental health medications in England, covering the financial...
Faster and more sustainable communications systems
Researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) have played a key role in developing a revolutionary switch capable of operating at unprecedented frequencies...
The need for holistic approaches to care for rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases
Despite affecting a significant portion of the population, the impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) is often underestimated, with many people living with RMDs, and their families, in need of greater care and support. Lynne Woolley at Versus Arthritis spoke to Lorna Rothery about the physical and psychological challenges of RMDs and what can be done.
Transforming healthcare: Empathic Shift™
Transforming healthcare through empathy and digital innovation is explored here by Matt Atkinson, Chief Innovation Officer of Waymark Ltd.
Labour proposes overhaul of Britain’s Railways to enhance passenger experience
Labour has revealed a plan to bring train operators under public ownership and streamline governance to prioritise passenger satisfaction.
Earth’s water origin from ancient cosmic ice
An international team of scientists has uncovered key insights into the origins of Earth’s water and the formation of small celestial bodies in our solar system.
