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Interactive digital media platforms impact on Canadians lives

Dr Hamed Taherdoost, Associate Professor and Chair of Research and Scholarly Activities Committee at University Canada West, explains the impact of interactive digital media platforms on the lives of many Canadians today.
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Combating cyber-enabled fraud: Sapphire’s proactive cyber security approach

The Internet offers many advantages. However, with online crime totalling $8tn globally, the system seems broken.
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The Impact of Sleep Deprivation: Recognising the Silent Epidemic

Lisa Artis, Deputy CEO at The Sleep Charity outlines the drivers and impact of poor sleep and why sleep deprivation must be considered a public health priority.

Harassment and violence at work: A collective responsibility and endeavour

Notwithstanding the implementation of legislation on national and subnational levels and research demonstrating the enormous costs and impacts for individuals, workplaces, and governments, harassment and violence at work continues to be a pervasive problem worldwide.
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Investigating the hidden risks of abandoned metal mines in Wales

Experts are calling for urgent testing to take place in areas of Wales' once-thriving metal mining industry, in an attempt to uncover the potential public health threats.
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Breaking the Stigma: Promoting Awareness of Perinatal Mental Health

Lorna Rothery spoke to Wendy Davis, Executive Director of Postpartum Support International, about the prevalence of perinatal mental health problems and how inadequate medical education and policies surrounding mental health care can negatively affect new parents.
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School of Industrial Relations at Université de Montréal

The School of Industrial Relations at the Université de Montréal (École de relations industrielles de l'Université de Montréal or ÉRI) is one of the major centres for the study of work and employment in North America ÉRI brings together specialists in the areas of human resources management, labour relations, labour...
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UK strengthens trade border to boost biosecurity

The UK government has announced significant changes to its trade border procedures, in an aim to strengthen its defences against the threat of pests and diseases from imported goods .
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Co-construction: A key to preventing mental health injuries in occupational settings

Dr Mélanie Dufour-Poirier from the Université de Montréal and Dr Jean-Paul Dautel from the Université du Québec en Outaouais outline a new approach to preventing workplace mental health injuries and improving wellbeing.
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Navigating the storm: Addressing the healthcare workforce crisis in the UK

The UK’s healthcare sector is currently at a crossroads, grappling with a workforce crisis that is not only impacting the delivery of healthcare services but is also posing a significant threat to patient care.
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Animal protection NGO urges election commitments to phase out animal testing

Animal protection NGO Cruelty Free International recently presented its manifesto which asks for a phase-out of animal testing at the Houses of Parliament, including animal testing for cosmetics ingredients to be made illegal.
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The risk of malignant pleural mesothelioma

Although the use of asbestos-containing building materials was banned in the UK in 1999, this carcinogenic mineral continues to be a serious health threat. Daniel J. Murphy from the University of Glasgow tells us more.
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Mental health crisis in European workplaces

Sonia Nawrocka, researcher in health, safety, and working conditions at the European Trade Union Institute, reflects on the mental health crisis among European workers and the measures needed to address this crisis.
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Managing the risks of noise-induced hearing loss

Exposure to loud noise is the second biggest cause of hearing loss after ageing. Nicola Dawn, a partner in the Forbes Solicitors insurance team, looks at noise exposure issues at work and how organisations can better protect themselves and their employees from noise-induced hearing loss.
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Understanding the impact of forced displacement on mental health

Over 114 million people are displaced globally and forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, and human rights violations. We consider the mental health impacts of forced displacement.

Mobile printers: Creating value form your government or utilities operations

Joe Barnes, Regional Product Manager from Zebra Technologies, explains how to realise more value from your government or utilities operations by using mobile printers.
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Designing out crime: a strategic approach to reducing youth crime rates and boosting mental...

Sarah Nelson, CEO of Foundation for Future London, discusses innovative ways to ‘design out crime’ to reduce crime rates and youth substance abuse in East London.
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Why more needs to be done to prevent mesothelioma

Decades after the ban on asbestos, we still struggle with the impact of mesothelioma – is it possible to eliminate this devastating cancer? We put the question to UK charity Asthma + Lung UK.
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Advanced GP telephony for patient communication

Paul Nocivelli, Head of Business Solutions – Care Connect , Onecom Limited, charts redefining patient communication through advanced GP telephony.

UKAEA implementing the UK’s fusion energy strategy

Find out in this interview how the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) implements the UK’s fusion energy strategy.

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