Opinion

  • The future of regenerative dentistry: Harnessing growth factors and lasers to save natural teeth

    By Dr Scott Froum, DDS - Board-Certified Periodontist, New York City  For decades, dentistry has been defined by mechanical repair: filling, replacing, and rebuilding what disease or decay destroyed. But a new era of regenerative dentistry is shifting that paradigm. Instead of replacing what has been lost, we are learning how to stimulate the body [...]

  • How AI is transforming ENT and rhinoplasty practice

    Mr Florian Bast on Using Heidi Health Mr Florian Bast, MD FRCS is an ENT & Facial Plastic Surgeon specialisng in Rhinoplasty in London Balancing technical precision with patient connection is a daily requirement in modern ENT and facial plastic surgery. For Mr Florian Bast, a leading UK specialist in Rhinoplasty and nasal surgery, delivering [...]

  • Wearable Devices Cut Heart Disease Risk by 30% and Might Change Your Daily Health Habits

    Your smartwatch just buzzed, and it's telling you to stand up during your 2 PM meeting. So, you take a quick walk to grab water, and without realizing it, you've just reduced your cardiovascular disease risk. Such a scene plays out millions of times each day everywhere in the world, and it's affecting the way [...]

  • Automation is not optional for the NHS, it’s essential 

    By Louise Wall, founder and managing director, e18 Innovation The 10-Year Plan makes it clear that the NHS cannot continue operating as it has been, it must modernise and adapt. Rising demand, workforce shortages, and financial pressures mean the current model is unsustainable, and for too long, repetitive, manual processes have drained capacity from both [...]

  • Ethics, regulation and the new frontier of longevity: The leadership challenge

    Odgers’ Chris Hamilton and Mike Drew explain why ethics and regulation are becoming defining challenge for longevity executives As the longevity sector races forward, armed with breakthroughs in cellular reprogramming, gene therapies, and AI-driven diagnostics, one reality is becoming clear: scientific innovation alone is no longer enough. Ethical integrity and regulatory fluency are fast becoming [...]

  • How can AI deliver on the NHS 10 Year Plan’s productivity promise?

    By Peter Corpe, industry leader, UK public sector at Appian  The NHS 10 Year Health Plan highlights three focus areas to pivot the organisation from its current 'critical condition' into a desired 'engine for economic growth', with technology featuring as a vital enabler across all three shifts. The Government's commitment to increasing technology use, along [...]

  • Opinion: What longevity brands need to change to reach the next tier of health-conscious consumers

    Nicolas Breuil, Marketing and Business Development Director at global brand studio Koto, explores what longevity brands must change if they want to reach beyond early adopters and connect with the next generation of health-conscious consumers. With wearables going mainstream and “healthspan” entering dinner-table vocabulary, it’s clear that longevity is no longer the domain of Silicon [...]

  • Pharma comment: Notes from an evolving landscape for innovation

    By Rafaat Rahmani, CEO at Lifescience Dynamics, shares his reflections and predictions for the pharmaceutical industry. The pharmaceutical and medical industry is experiencing greater focus and priority this year, with the 2024 spring budget set to include a £92 million investment in facilities expansion and R&D, highlighting the need for development and manufacturing of life-saving [...]

  • What Fintech, Gaming, and Health Tech Share in Tech Innovation

    In 2025, the landscape of technology is being reshaped by the convergence of fintech, health tech, and online gaming. These sectors, while distinct in their core functions, are united by their commitment to harnessing advanced technologies to enhance user experiences, improve efficiency, and drive innovation.  Online gaming platforms in the UK, particularly the best UK [...]

  • Building trust, driving adoption: Evidence-led marketing

    By Jasmin Hounsell, co-founder of Evolene Ltd. After device development and regulatory clearance, it feels like it should be an easier ride for medical device developers. However, adoption and implementation are the next big hurdles to overcome. Clinicians are highly educated, meaning that communication needs to both inform and build trust – they will not [...]