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It’s the ‘content’ of cells that matters in biomedical research
One of the most remarkable things about life on earth, in all its forms, is how cells often only tens of microns in diameter have evolved to carry out the variety of tasks that they do. In multicellular organisms, the situation is even more complicated, as different cell types...
Can we sustain an ageing population?
With people living longer, and health systems under strain, AG looks at the worldwide impact of an ageing population…
Are we standing in our own way on the path to a cure for...
Although there are many reasons to celebrate the life-extending benefits from antiretroviral therapeutics (ART) for HIV/AIDS and the ability to chronically manage patients’ disease for decades, the majority of people around the world living with the virus do not have access to ART and those that do, have over...
Is the education sector in trouble?
With teachers leaving the profession in droves, many failing to even last the first year after qualifying, AG asks if the education sector is in trouble.
It has been a turbulent week for education. Over the weekend, the media had a field day over the mass exodus of thousands of...
Driving culture to local communities
Open Access Government outlines how DCMS and the Museums Association help to encourage local communities to engage with the culture and heritage sector
Museums and galleries play an integral role in our local communities. As well as preserving local history and heritage, they also help to educate. Heritage and culture...
Towards the EU Urban Agenda: results of the Latvian Presidency
The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development of the Republic of Latvia details the importance of small and medium-sized urban areas in the context of the EU Urban Agenda
Approximately 70% of Europeans live in cities and towns. They play a significant role in territorial development of the EU, and...
Depression in adolescence
Dr Rhys Bevan Jones, Clinical Research Fellow at the Institute of Psychological Medicine & Clinical Neurosciences, MRC Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics & Genomics at Cardiff University details how depression can affect adolescents…
Depression is common in young people, with around 1 in 20 of those in adolescence affected. This leads...
Raising awareness of skin cancer
Dr. Myrto-Georgia Trakatelli, Dermatologist and Chair of the Media & PR Committee at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) highlights the growing problem of skin cancer…
The skin is the largest organ of the body; it’s our contact with the rest of the world. We can see it, we can...
New standards for children’s unscheduled care
Dr Stephanie Smith, Consultant Emergency Paediatrician and spokesperson for the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) details the changes needed to children’s healthcare
The NHS was dubbed the key issue in the General Election – with polls consistently revealing it was the top priority for voters 1. A...
New standards for children’s unscheduled care
Dr Stephanie Smith, Consultant Emergency Paediatrician and spokesperson for the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health details the changes needed to children’s healthcare…
The NHS has been dubbed the key issue at next month’s General Election – with polls consistently revealing it’s the top priority for voters. A recent...
Poor families in Liverpool are relying on charity
A new report from the city council has revealed the plight of many of Liverpool's poorest families...
The 'Getting By?' report collated evidence from 30 families across the city, with a least one parent in low-paid employment. The experiences of some families were described by Liverpool's mayor Joe Anderson as...
Rehabilitation Robotics: What are the benefits?
Dr Thierry Keller Director of Rehabilitation at TECNALIA Research & Innovation discusses how robotic technologies can help assist rehabilitation…
Rehabilitation robotics includes a wide range of stationary and portable electromechanical assisted training devices with the main purpose to train lost body functions caused by neurological or traumatic events. Although a...
From a digital market to a digital society
Constanze Krehl, MEP at the European Parliament discusses the importance of building a digital society, and what it could mean for Europe
The European Commission has announced it will propose a comprehensive strategy for a Digital Agenda for Europe. The Commission wants to achieve ambitious goals in the field of...
A new green growth model for SMEs in the EU
Antonello Pezzini, Member of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) explains the importance of European companies creating sustainability strategies
European companies are progressively building sustainability into their strategies, together with a new culture of innovation, with a view to securing competitive advantages. It is widely believed, from top management down...
Revising cleanliness in hospitals
Anne Hayes, Head of Market Development for Governance & Risk at BSI shows that the latest revision of the hospital cleanliness specification is not only about improving hygiene levels but patient trust
According to the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry by Robert Francis QC in February 2013, “A...
Rehabilitation Robotics: What are the benefits?
Dr Thierry Keller Director of Rehabilitation at TECNALIA Research & Innovation discusses how robotic technologies can help assist rehabilitation
Rehabilitation robotics includes a wide range of stationary and portable electromechanical assisted training devices with the main purpose to train lost body functions caused by neurological or traumatic events. Although a...
Engaging young people in Kent
Kevin Mullins, Community Youth Tutor at Kent County Council details how they are helping to engage young people into the community
I have been very fortunate in being involved in the delivery of one of the trial projects for social action opportunities for young people.
The aim is to evaluate the...
AG: Health Supplement
Due to the success of the Health & Social Care section within the AG publication, Adjacent Digital Politics Ltd will be producing a health analysis supplement to co-inside with the publication. Within the supplement due to be distributed at the end of March, we will include a number of feature...
Auto-consumption and energy self-sufficiency
Auto-consumption and energy self-sufficiency are now within reach for social housing
Solar power provides an opportunity for social housing associations and landlords to improve the long term energy prospects of tenants by alleviating fuel poverty and greatly reducing their carbon emissions. And, whatever the outcome of 2015's general election and...
The Disintegration of the Housing Debate
In addressing the urgent need for more housing, Professor of Environment and Spatial Planning, Alister Scott believes that key participants in the housing question need to embrace the economic, social and environmental drivers of development in a more joined-up discussion
As we move inexorably towards the general election in 2015,...
