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The Immune system in Human Biology
Experts from Oxford Immune Algorithmics highlight how the Immune system has come under the spotlight in Human Biology, particularly as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NHS dentist visits decrease by 9.5% across the UK
2021 to 2022 saw an almost 10% drop in NHS dentist visits across England, due to COVID-19 restrictions and a lack of patient access.
NHS hospital trusts face a 200% increase in energy bills
Hospitals and trusts across the UK could be charged an additional £2 million per month for energy bills in the winter, due to national fuel costs surges.
Why are Republicans and Black people most hesitant to get the COVID vaccine?
Republicans and Black people are most hesitant to get the COVID vaccine as a result of misinformation, access to healthcare and even medical racism.
What happens when you legalise cannabis?
Countries all over the world are debating whether to legalise cannabis; but what really happens when the recreational drug is made legal?
Germany’s professional needs – is education the answer?
Prof Dr Kyriakos Kouveliotis, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), delves into the perspectives of Germany’s professional needs, including if education provides a solution to this.
Top considerations for a successful healthcare data strategy
A healthcare data strategy is crucial to ensuring that we can tackle all the biggest health issues we face, and to ensure guided decision-making to save lives.
Why government must heed real-time data management trends
Real-time data is the lynchpin for any progressive government, enabling it to improve efficiency, enhance operations and communications, provide improved services for citizens, uncover fraud and lower the risk of cyberattacks.
What behavioural economics has to offer to the NHS
At the centre of behavioural economics is an understanding that people do not always make rational decisions - here's how it could help the NHS.
How can policymakers address global safety issues?
Over one-third of people feel less safe than they did five years ago - why is this and what can policymakers do to address global safety issues?
Open-Source Software: An introduction
Samuel Leach, Director of Samuel & Co Trading, provides a helpful introduction to the world of Open-Source Software.
Improving the inclusivity of NHS technology for digital patients
To ensure that new NHS technology does not overlook older patients, a survey has taken patient’s comfort levels of using digital services
Despite NHS technology taking on a new form to address health needs from patients’ mobile devices rather than in person, a study finds that older patients still feel...
Been infected with Omicron? You probably didn’t even notice
Most people infected with Omicron probably didn't know that they had the virus as it is largely asymptomatic, says new study.
Can Britain truly undergo an effective digital transformation?
What does effective digital transformation look like? The UK needs to grow its digital economy to suit all of the job opportunities predicted to rise in the next few years – but a world-leading skills framework is needed.
Can monkeypox be transmitted to dogs?
A dog has been infected with monkeypox for the first time and scientists are advising infected individuals to isolate themselves from pets.
Key to faster diagnosis for lung conditions in the NHS
Misdiagnoses and delays are far too common for people with lung conditions. Rachel Warren, Senior Policy Officer at Asthma + Lung UK and Policy Lead (Diagnosis) at the Taskforce for Lung Health, explores how new community diagnostic centres could help tackle this issue.
Filling the public sector’s digital skills gap through employee empowerment
The public sector has a digital skills gap which requires urgent action – to solve this, employers can advance workplace technology skills through multidisciplinary methods.
How to tackle the challenge of staff turnover in local governments
James Scott discusses how local governments can make employees feel connected and valued to avoid high staff turnover.
Financial crime: lessons from big pharma and global policing
John Binns of BCL Solicitors discusses how financial crime can be overcome, with reference to Interpol’s Operation Pangea.
Benefits of animal vaccination for animals & people
Roxane Feller, Secretary General of AnimalhealthEurope, helps us understand the benefits of animal vaccination for both animals and people.
