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Genetic discovery offers new hope for rheumatoid arthritis treatment

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have identified a genetic link that could revolutionise rheumatoid arthritis treatment.

Why do some countries censor the internet?

The current technological movement gives the impression that the internet is unrestrained: read on to find out about seven countries enforcing censorship of the internet.

New 26-30 railcard saves millennials over £3.4 million

Since the launch of the new 26-30 railcard, over 125 thousand people have been able to save £3.4 million on their rail journeys.

UK workforce would trade 9-5 job for seven-day flexibility

With employees looking for more control over their work-life balance, businesses must offer more seven-day flexibility or risk losing workers.

7 tips for drivers to stay safe online

According to Action Fraud, all forms of cyber fraud cost victims around £34.6 million between April and September last year.

U.S. research on deafness and communication disorders

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders charts the work of their organisation over the last 30 years that concerns research around the communication sciences, including deafness.

Introducing cystic fibrosis from an expert perspective

Gary Connett from the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust introduces the subject of cystic fibrosis (CF) from his expert perspective, on behalf of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

Benefits for blockchain business when considering legal infrastructures

Graham Hansen, Commercial associate and data protection expert from HRC Law, discusses what the benefits are for blockchain businesses when taking into account their legal infrastructures.

Healthcare in Hong Kong: A focus on elderly health services

The priorities of healthcare in Hong Kong are explored here, with a special focus on the delivery of elderly health services in the country.

The key components of a mentally healthy school

We have health and safety policies for children’s bodies in our schools – so why don’t we have health and safety policies for children’s minds and brains too?

What can tech businesses do to address the STEM skills shortage?

A recent STEM skills indicator showed that businesses at the cutting edge of the industrial economy are feeling the effects of a lack of STEM skills in the UK workforce. Rich Mortimer, Chief People Officer, Egress Software Technologies, discusses how tech business can address the issue.

Mental health crisis: taking care of carers

The NHS in England’s mental health budget for 2017/2018 was almost £12 billion – roughly 10% of the Department of Health budget- and the mental health crisis in the UK affects individuals of every age and gender.

Mastering data is ‘almost everything’ in the future of healthcare

The outlook for our National Health Service has never looked brighter. Although the challenge has always been immense, with the right leadership, technology can be harnessed to change the future of healthcare services.

Biometry: physical security for the digital age

Convenience often comes at a cost. In the online world, that cost rears its ugly head in the form of handing over sensitive personal information.

Half of UK workers attend job interviews on National Sickie Day

Recent research by Arden University revealed almost half (46%) of UK workers are likely to be at a job interview this National Sickie Day.

What job roles could you find yourself in after retirement?

With many elderly citizens across the US either getting ready for or already experiencing their retirement, Acorn Stairlifts has advised on some job roles which perfectly cater for the elderly.

Scientists reveal largest ever map of human Alzheimer’s brain

On the 4th February 2019, a scientific breakthrough for the future of Alzheimer's brain reserach has been published - read on to explore the developments.

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