Insight
Cyberbullying should be considered an adverse childhood experience (ACE) – a category of childhood trauma linked to long-term emotional, psychological and physical harm, new research suggests. While many assume that only extreme forms of online harassment – like threats or identity-based attacks – can cause significant harm, the findings suggest that even less visible or [...]
By Christian Hardahl, healthcare leader (EMEA region) at software firm SAS. As AI continues to permeate every facet of the modern world, industries are rapidly discovering its potential to revolutionise operations, improve efficiency and drive innovation. Among the sectors pushing the boundaries of AI adoption, the healthcare sector stands at the forefront. However, healthcare organisations face [...]
How Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is enhancing early detection and patient support By Dr Anna Bayes, Medical Director, Altera Digital Health Dementia is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, there are nearly one million people with dementia in the UK, and almost half of the population knows [...]
By Afshin Attari, Senior Director of Public Sector & Unified Platforms at Exponential-e Health and wealth are said to be our most valuable assets. But while the banking sector has invested heavily in protecting financial data, the healthcare industry still faces challenges in safeguarding medical information. As the NHS introduces new technologies and digital capabilities [...]
By Martin Sandhu, healthtech founder & technology consultant The last global crisis changed clinical trials forever. When COVID-19 closed physical sites and restricted movement, the industry had no choice but to evolve. Decentralised clinical trials (DCTs)—once an emerging trend—became a necessity. The shift wasn’t seamless or universal. Smaller firms struggled with infrastructure, and many trials [...]
Sean Kelly is Chief Medical Officer and head of healthcare strategy at Imprivata - the digital identity company providing simple and secure access for the healthcare industry. Imprivata enables organisations in over 45 countries to fully manage and secure all enterprise and third-party digital identities by establishing trust between people, technology and information. Here, we [...]
By The Fearsome Team In today's fast-paced healthcare landscape, the importance of innovative medical devices cannot be overstated. From precision diagnostics to life-saving interventions, these devices play a crucial role in enhancing patient care and advancing medical treatment modalities. However, with rapid advancements in technology and constantly evolving regulatory landscapes, designing medical devices that stand [...]
Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of rare, genetic, progressive diseases that primarily affect the body’s muscles, causing them to weaken and deteriorate over time. While muscular dystrophies are often diagnosed in childhood, some types appear in adulthood. As the diseases progress, patients can experience muscle wastage and loss, which can severely affect their movement [...]
The pharmaceutical drug diversion and counterfeiting industry generates almost €400 billion annually, lining the pockets of criminals and putting millions of patients at risk. Meanwhile, the pharmaceutical industry faces quality control issues, price erosion, brand dilution and consumer loyalty issues. We speak to Sreedhar Patnala, general manager at digital traceability and serialisation provider Systech, to [...]
By Sanius Health Every year, around 90 per cent of adults living with sickle cell disease (SCD) face at least one severe pain episode, or vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC), each with unique triggers, symptoms, and varying intensity. While the experience of pain is deeply personal, the common thread is clear: these crises are unpredictable, debilitating, and [...]
