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OAG 040 - October 2023

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

The building blocks for a smarter future: How improved connectivity and innovation will build a more sustainable UK

Improved connectivity can help the country meet – or even beat – its target by reducing emissions and supporting greener ways of working, but how?

Achieve the holy grail of business and organisational information technology

MaxVal Consultancy can increase your capability to maximise net gain (value), success and return on investment (ROI) by a significant, even dramatic degree. Here, discover a better way to achieve this perennially elusive pinnacle of successful business and organisational IT!

How to combat poor indoor air quality (IQA) while also saving energy

Recent heat pump developments have made it possible to tackle the issue of poor indoor air quality without sacrificing energy efficiency.

The ‘Green Cloud’: Four strategies for a sustainable and responsible digital future

As a cloud service provider, Firstserv Ltd takes its responsibilities towards the environment seriously and is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, pursuing green hosting policies and, in turn, helping customers to be greener themselves.

Secarna aims to expand the therapeutic toolbox against cancer

Current oncology treatments have significantly improved cancer survival rates, but more effective and safer therapeutics are needed.

Cloud technology: Preparing our health systems for the future

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Genomics England and the 100,000 Genomes Project, which paved the way for a new era of genomic medicine.

Logistical friction is the largest hurdle to reaching virtual wards’ true potential

Virtual wards are a means for patients who need monitoring to remain at home and for staff to know immediately when they need urgent care. Alan Payne discusses the benefits of virtual wards and the largest issues facing their adoption.

Religion promotes prisoner well-being

Discover the role religion plays in promoting prisoner well-being.

Hearing loss: Ageing and noise exposure are the two major causes

Dr Tracey Pollard from RNID, the charity which supports the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, talks us through the causes and impact of hearing loss and how RNID is working to improve research and related treatments in this field.

Science, research and innovation policy in Canada

Open Access Government provides background and updates on Canada’s science, research and innovation policy.

Reducing aviation carbon emissions through U.S. sustainable aviation fuels

Dr Reyhaneh Shenassa, Chief Engineer at the Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), U.S. Department of Energy, explains how U.S. sustainable aviation fuels will reduce aviation carbon emissions.

Overcoming the ongoing challenges for rare disease patients in the UK

Gillian Molloy, Director of Market Access at AscellaHealth, examines the rare disease landscape in the UK, including progress in improving patient care and challenges in diagnostics and the development of new treatments.

Changes in public health: Highlighting the positive aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic

Zisis Kozlakidis and Caboux Elodie from the International Agency for Research on Cancer discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of changes in public health interventions and patient care.

What is ecology? How does it impact our lives?

Open Access Government briefly analyses what ecological science is, examining some of the areas it encompasses and how it protects human health, with an introduction from NEOMA Business School.

Understanding osteoarthritis: Causes, symptoms, and treatment options

With ten million people in the UK alone suffering from osteoarthritis, Dr Deborah Lee explains the prevalence of the condition, the common risk factors, and preventative measures.

Addressing oral health inequalities across Europe

Dr Freddie Sloth-Lisbjerg, President of the Council of European Dentists, examines the prevalence and impact of oral health inequalities and service disparities in Europe, exploring barriers to dental care access, the significance of workforce planning, policy recommendations and the transformative potential of digital healthcare in dentistry.

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