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Building Vaccine Confidence: Strategies for dispelling myths and misinformation
Heidi J Larson, along with contributors from the Vaccine Confidence Project, discuss the complex factors influencing decision-making around vaccines and what can be done to improve public trust.
Lessons from Libby: Understanding the impact of asbestos exposure
Jean C. Pfau, Scientific Consultant at the Center for Asbestos Related Disease, shares the devasting story of asbestos exposure occurring in a Rocky Mountain town of Montana and the critical lessons that can be learned from this event.
Sepsis Canada: Building a national research network for sepsis awareness
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition estimated to affect 49 million people annually worldwide; yet it is not widely understood. In this article, we hear how Sepsis Canada is working to promote sepsis awareness through supporting research, public education, and cross-disciplinary training.
Closing the innovation gap: Advancing psychedelic therapy and medicines in EU mental health care
Despite the growing burden of mental health problems, there remains a significant unmet medical need. Tadeusz Hawrot, Founder and Executive Director at Parea tells us why new treatments are urgently needed and how psychedelic therapy and medicines can help
Breaking the stigma: Men’s mental health matters
Dr Deborah Lee from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy discusses men’s mental health, including common barriers to seeking help and the measures needed to improve overall awareness and support.
Confronting harassment and violence in Canadian workplaces: Insights and evolutions
Dr. Adriana Berlingieri, Research Associate and Barb MacQuarrie, Community Director at the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children in Canada, discuss the prevalence and impact of harassment and violence in the workplace.
Understanding the NHS staffing crisis and challenges faced by migrant care workers
Avinav Nigam, Founder of Tern Group, discusses the NHS staffing crisis and why, in addressing this challenge, policymakers must consider the interplay between migration policies, societal challenges, and the healthcare sector’s needs.
The long shadow of childhood mental health problems
Dr Niamh Dooley and Professor Mary Cannon explore what young adult life looks like for individuals who had mental health problems as children.
The UK’s 2050 net zero goal
Recent efforts towards the UK’s 2050 net zero goal, such as promoting green skills and offshore wind capacity ambitions, are outlined here by Open Access Government.
Exploring HER-096: A novel approach to Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, poses significant challenges for both patients and researchers. In a recent interview with Henri Huttunen from Herantis Pharma Plc, we delved into the intricacies of their potential novel disease-modifying therapy, HER-096.
The challenges and opportunities through the eyes of tomorrow’s doctors and nurses
Elsevier Health's Clinician of the Future 2023: Education Edition, the third instalment in the program, unveils insights from over 2000 medical and nursing students, shedding light on their perspectives, challenges, and aspirations.
How Japan’s aging population is shaping the future of nursing care
How will the aging population impact the provision and sustainability of care? We put the question to Dr Yukari Nakano, Executive Officer at the Japanese Nursing Association.
Unleashing the opportunity of digital technologies for developing health systems
Suzanne Wait and Catherine Whicher from The Health Policy Partnership discuss the opportunities to improve populations’ wellbeing and access to care by harnessing innovative digital health tools and technologies.
Navigating the landscape of digital mental health care: Co-creation and human rights as guiding...
Digital technologies have emerged as a promising solution to transform mental health systems and meet our populations’ increasing mental health needs. Francesca Centola, Policy and Knowledge Officer at Mental Health Europe, outlines the principles that should guide such a digital transformation.
Understanding psoriasis: Symptoms, causes, and treatments
Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease that can impact sufferers’ mental and physical health. We discuss the complexity of the condition as well as the emergence of effective treatments with the national UK charity The Psoriasis Association.
Primary care and medical education for Japan’s ageing population
Prof Junji Haruta from Keio University highlights Japan’s ageing population, focusing on challenges and innovations in primary care, plus medical education.
Personalised treatment shows promising results in leukaemia trial
A new personalised treatment has been discovered for the most common form of adult leukaemia, which has been found to help patients live longer.
What temperature should my medical fridge be?
CoolMed lifts the lid on what temperature a medical fridge should be.
Clinical technology: Short-termism or the golden thread?
Jacqueline Davis, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer at System C Healthcare, discusses some key obstacles the NHS faces as it navigates the digital transformation.
Nourishing our golden years: Working to support healthy ageing with healthier choices
Although life expectancy is increasing, many older adults spend their later years in poor health; DG SANTES’s Sandra Gallina tells us about the European Commission’s efforts in supporting healthy ageing.
