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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

Invest in nature: Biodiversity financing for cities and regions

Dr Eszter Mogyorosy, Innovative Finance, and Barbara Riedemann, Communications both from the World Secretariat of ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability World Secretariat, shed light on biodiversity financing for cities and regions, providing a roadmap to invest in nature.

The future of healthcare: Exploring the benefits of virtual wards

The Health Tech Alliance explains the importance of digital and technological innovations, particularly virtual wards, in supporting NHS healthcare providers.

Creating an opportunity for a more transparent and consistent approach to NHS procurement

Andy Smallwood, from NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, discusses NHS procurement challenges and solutions that could help.

Understanding the barriers in rare disease care

A new policy brief from the European Observatory created with and for the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU details concrete steps for urgent action on AMR.

Reducing the pet primate trade: The importance of keeping primates out of the home

Stronger measures are needed to reduce pet primate ownership says Kate Dylewsky from the Government Affairs, Animal Welfare Institute.

Japan: Science and technology policy

Open Access Government examines some aspects of science and technology policy in Japan, including cooperation and research promotion.

Medicinal cannabis: The future of chronic pain treatment?

Alberto Sainz Cort to discuss the prevalence of chronic pain and opioid use in the United States, as well as medical cannabis as a potential treatment for pain.

Understanding polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and its challenges

Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder that lacks a cure and can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. We spoke to the American Kidney Fund regarding the challenges of diagnosis and disease management.

How AI can become the NHS’s lifeline: Protecting healthcare staff with technology

Adrian Sutherland, Strategy Director (Global Healthcare) at Endava, outlines how artificial intelligence technologies can be a valuable tool in supporting healthcare staff and improving patient outcomes.

Technological advances in irrigation techniques

Aarthi Janakiraman, Research Director at TechVision, Frost & Sullivan, explores technological advances in irrigation techniques that aid in preserving crop yield and quality in drought-prone areas.

Preventing and managing diabetes: Strategies for combating the global health crisis

Stefano Del Prato and Bart Torbeyns from the European Diabetes Forum (EUDF) outline the major challenges in preventing and managing diabetes, and the actions policymakers and health systems can take to address them.

EPA shines a spotlight on green chemistry innovations

Jennie Romer, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pollution Prevention at EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) in the U.S., shines the spotlight on green chemistry innovations.

How research can help Japan move the needle toward healthy ageing

The International Longevity Centre is the UK’s leading authority on the impact of healthy ageing. Here, the ILC’s Emily Evans explains how research can enable Japan’s citizens to live longer in good health and what others can learn from this.

Investing in Canadian research that can transform the economy and society

The Interim CEO and President of Universities Canada, Philip Landon, emphasises that research has a transformative effect on economies and societies, and Canada needs more of it.

The pivotal role of literacy in primary school education

Amelia Clayton and Rachelle Carter, Directors at Madeleine Lindley Ltd, discuss the pivotal role of literacy in primary school education.

Middle East investment strategies point to a new approach

Aymen Khoury, Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, argues that Middle East investment strategies are pointing toward a new approach.

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