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European Health Data Space could change EU health dynamics
The European Health Data Space (EHDS) proposes infrastructural change in how data is used across healthcare in the EU.
SACIDS Foundation for One Health – tackling infectious diseases
As an inter-institutional network dealing with infectious diseases, SACIDS focuses on both individual and institutional development.
UK COVID policy in care homes ruled “unlawful”
The UK High Court ruled yesterday (28 April) that COVID policy in care homes was "unlawful" - releasing atleast 43,398 untested patients into care homes.
UK herd immunity: Is the lack of COVID regulation working?
Having lifted most of its COVID regulations – spikes in infections show that UK herd immunity through vaccination programmes is not efficient in the long run.
Scientists say low risk of myopericarditis after COVID vaccination
A study finds that the risk of myopericarditis after COVID vaccination is low, or equivalent to the risks posed by vaccines against other diseases.
Powerful new COVID treatment cuts hospital deaths by 55%
So far, there is no treatment for severe cases - but now, clinical trials for a new COVID treatment show immense promise in preventing death.
UK law now requires calorie information on menus
The UK government will now fine food businesses £2,500, if they don't put calorie information on menus.
CIHR: Supporting better health for all Canadians
CIHR was created in 2000 as an independent funding agency to provide leadership and support to health researchers and trainees across Canada, promoting better health for all.
Health policy in Europe and the sustainability of health systems
Megan Warrender, Editor for Open Access Government, illustrates Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides’ priorities in supporting Member States to improve the quality and sustainability of health systems.
Innovative automation supports laboratory testing workflow
Global clinical diagnostics company Novacyt introduce a new automated liquid handling system to meet growing demand for no manual pipetting in COVID-19 PCR testing.
Scientific sunburn & skin cancer (Part 2)
Chanda Siddoo-Atwal continues the discussion about scientific sunburn & skin cancer focusing on sunscreens that prevent scientific sunburn (apoptosis).
Ofcom reveals that 16% of British toddlers use TikTok
According to Ofcom, 16% of British toddlers use TikTok - while one third of children between the ages of five and seven use the social media platform.
Diabetes – Is life without insulin possible?
Imagine a life without insulin: Research is bringing us closer to a cure and could change the lives of diabetes patients
A future vision for microbiome engineering
Prof Chris Barnes & Dr Jack Rutter share a future vision for microbiome engineering - harnessing the microbiome’s role in health & disease
Energy experts propose four-month plan to cut global oil demand
The International Energy Agency (IEA) say that a set of actions, taken for four months, could cut global oil demand by 2.7 million barrels per day.
The importance of animal health surveillance
Janeth George from SACIDS Foundation for One Health and College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, details enhancing the effectiveness of animal health surveillance in Africa through a systems-based integrative research approach
Sustainable design for absorbent hygiene products
Can single-use absorbent hygiene products gain sustainability? The answer is: Yes. Cagda Biasutti & Dr Stefanie Glathe, from Procter & Gamble explain more.
Medical cannabis & the future of cancer treatments
Dr Stephen Barnhill MD, CEO of Apollon Formularies Plc, examines medical cannabis and the future of cancer treatments across the UK and the European healthcare sectors.
UK stops tracking COVID levels in healthcare workers
The UK will no longer run the REACT study, an 150,000 person analysis of real-time infection, or fund the SIREN study - which monitors COVID levels in healthcare workers.
EU Parliament adopts draft legislation on battery regulation
The draft legislation on battery regulation says electronic waste management is critical to a sustainable, circular economy in the EU.
