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Our polycrisis demands a radically new approach to risk management
In this exclusive, Ruth Richardson, Executive Director of the Accelerator for Systemic Risk Assessment (ASRA), calls on policymakers worldwide to transform risk management.
Cleaning protocols for infection prevention
Delia Cannings, Chair of the British Cleaning Council, discusses the importance of implementing and respecting robust cleaning protocols across different settings and why the UK Government must do more to make cleaning and hygiene a core part of the national agenda.
Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering (IQ)
Professor Christopher Contag is the founding director of the Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering at Michigan State University; the Institute was founded in 2016 and is known as IQ.
New government to end strikes: Formal talks with junior doctors set to begin
The new Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, is set to enter formal negotiations with junior doctors to end strikes and resolve the prolonged dispute over pay and conditions that have plagued the NHS for the past 20 months.
Healthy aging: A novel therapy to reverse age-related damage
What if we could turn back the clock on age-associated dysfunctions by using a therapy that not only treats symptoms but acts to correct the underlying pathology and restores cells to normal function? Lori A. Birder and Edwin K. Jackson from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, explain how this could be a possibility.
Ursula von der Leyen re-elected as European Commission president
Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as European Commission president for a second term by the European Parliament. Ms von der Leyen will stand as European Commission president for the next five years.
Challenges and opportunities for protecting wildlife populations in Europe
From urbanisation to climate change, the welfare of wildlife populations is increasingly under threat. Open Access Government provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities associated with wildlife conservation in Europe.
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.
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.
A comprehensive approach to integrated one health surveillance and response
Surveillance data plays a crucial role in understanding and responding to emerging infectious diseases; here, we learn why adopting a One Health surveillance approach to EIDs can help to protect human, animal, and environmental health.
NHS England launches ADHD task force to enhance care
In a move to improve care for individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), NHS England has announced the formation of a new task force in collaboration with the government.
Innovation in clinical trials in brain health: Computerised assessment and remote clinical trials
New clinical trials in brain health require innovative methodologies for targeted recruitment and longitudinal assessment. Professor Anne Corbett outlines how her team’s PROTECT portfolio can overcome challenges in trials of cognitive health interventions, offering solutions for intelligent trial design.
A call for intersectionality in gerontological nursing education
Addressing the triple jeopardy of ageism, sexism and racism within healthcare systems is crucial to ensuring equitable health outcomes for all older people, write Professor Jordana Salma, Professor Sherry Dahlke and Professor Kathleen Hunter of the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta.
Confronting digital ageism: Towards a better aging future
Kim Sawchuk, Professor of Communication Studies at Concordia University, explores tackling digital ageism to build a better future for aging.
EU proposes €200 billion budget for 2025 to tackle key challenges
The European Commission has revealed a budget proposal for 2025, aiming to allocate nearly €200 billion to address various pressing importance within the European Union.
From selfish silo to collaborative culture – embracing data-enabled cancer research
Aedin Culhane and Mark Lawler, Co-Leads of the eHealth Hub for Cancer, reflect on their data-enabled cancer research journeys, how their collaborative team science approach has reaped significant dividends in cancer research and policy and how the hub is inducing a paradigm shift in how health data are deployed on the island of Ireland.
Aiding infection control with Vira-Protect
Protection Paints has developed Vira-Protect with a source of silver ions combined with water-based paint-compatible polyurethane to create a hardwearing, efficient paint to support infection control
Exploring the future of health and social care: Overcoming current challenges
The health and social care sectors in the UK are facing significant challenges in 2024. Ongoing backlogs, skilled workforce shortages, and increasing service demand are creating a perfect storm - but what can be done to change this?
Six reasons why you should be walking in the rain
England has just had the wettest 18 months since records began in 1836! Many days, we’ve all been holed up inside, unable to go out for our daily exercise because of the rain. So, it might surprise you to know that there are numerous health benefits from exercising and walking in the rain.
AI alerts can improve patient outcomes
What impact does machine learning have on clinical care? A study reveals that AI-generated alerts can significantly enhance patient outcomes.
