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The cardiovascular disease burden from ambient air pollution in Europe
Thomas Münzel MD, Andreas Daiber PhD, Ulrich Pöschl PhD and Jos Lelieveld PhD discuss the link between air pollution and cardiovascular disease in Europe.
Cardiovascular diseases – how to prevent them
Cardiovascular diseases are on the rise, but so is confusion as to how to prevent them. Shaun Ingram, MD of Cardiac Science takes a look at the data, shares his views and strikes a cautious note of optimism.
Vessel growth in health and disease
John Greenwood PhD FRCPath and Stephen E. Moss PhD from UCL Institute of Ophthalmology discuss the vasculature in health and disease, a major focus of their research.
The prevalence of diabetes in the African region
In this interview, Jean-Marie Dangou from the WHO Regional Office for Africa discusses diabetes in the African region, including lack of access to treatment and ongoing action to solve this.
Medication management in diabetes
PillTime Ltd highlights the importance of medication management for diabetes as it remains a significant burden on the NHS.
A look at the Hong Kong Elderly Health Service
With a growing elderly population – and with it, a growing number of carers – Hong Kong’s Elderly Health Service has an increasingly important role in promoting both good physical and mental health, as this article reveals.
Addressing gaps in systemic lupus erythematosus management
Lupus is on the rise, yet awareness of the disease remains relatively low. However, efforts are underway to tackle existing gaps in managing the condition, as we discover here.
Rohingya children: A ‘lost generation’ in Bangladesh
Two years after an ethnic cleansing forced around 700,000 Rohingya to flee Myanmar for Bangladesh, where Rohingya children are still living in camps.
The challenges posed by officially published open data
In this article, I outline some challenges posed by officially published open data and explore the pragmatic approach of London-based technology company Doorda.
What do we do when health care isn’t working?
We read stories and listen to news bulletins about the problems in health care that impact not just individuals but also NHS staff. So, what is going on and why is nothing working?.
What porn research for the boy scouts taught me
The Real Risk to Children: Exploited By Commercial Algorithms. How browsing habits can link to pornography and other harmful content for children.
NHS could save £727 million if type 2 diabetics met treatment targets
Research from the Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, supported by Diabetes UK, has shown that helping people with Type 2 diabetes to meet their three treatment targets could lead to significant savings for the NHS.
Patients feel overwhelmed by the demand of living with diabetes
New research from Diabetes UK has found that seven out of ten people feel overwhelmed by the demands of living with diabetes, which significantly affects their mental and physical health.
British Red Cross issues health and safety advice ahead of UK heatwave
The British Red Cross is asking us all to keep an eye on anyone who may be vulnerable ahead of UK heatwave as temperatures are predicted to soar.
Patients with an ‘empathic’ GP at reduced risk of early death
Patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes are at a lower risk of early death if they have a doctor who they describe as showing empathy towards them, a new study from the University of Cambridge has found.
More intense alcohol use by children with lenient parents
Researchers found that children are more likely to start drinking alcohol, drink more frequently and get drunk if their parents have a lenient attitude towards drinking.
Diabetes UK and Kent and Medway STP to boost diabetes referrals
A new tool designed to help healthcare professionals boost diabetes referrals to structured education courses is being announced by Diabetes UK and Kent and Medway STP.
Israel gives ‘Pegasus’ spyware to countries like Saudi Arabia
Israel sells 'Pegasus' spyware that tracks all online moves of an individual to countries like Saudi Arabia and UAE: Amnesty and New York University are filing a petition in Tel Aviv tomorrow (14 May).
Robotic-assisted rehabilitation devices: A wearable hand/finger rehabilitation robot
Jen-Yuan (James) Chang, Professor at the Department of Power Mechanical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan, explains the essentials for robotic-assisted rehabilitation devices, including a design example of a wearable hand/finger rehabilitation robot.
Air pollution: A major environmental risk to health
In this in-depth question and answer interview with Charles Ndika Akong, Technical Officer and Dr Magaran Bagayoko, Senior Scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa (AFRO), we find out why air pollution is a major environmental risk to health.