Public health
Millions of patients could get faster diagnoses as artificial intelligence (AI) tools are trialled across NHS screening services through a new cloud-based research platform. The AI Research Screening Platform (AIR-SP), backed by nearly £6m in government funding, is being developed by NHS England. It will allow trusts across the country to join trials of AI [...]
The Royal College of Psychiatrists says large trials suggest ketamine-based drugs may ease depression symptoms. Experts have backed the use of ketamine in depression treatment, while stressing that more evidence is needed before other psychedelics can be considered safe. The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) issued a position statement highlighting ketamine, saying it is "the [...]
A US Centers for Disease Control vaccines advisory panel has voted to recommend separate vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox instead of a single combined jab. The advisory committee on immunisation practices (ACIP) shifted from recommending the combined MMRV vaccine to separate MMR and chickenpox doses. The move has raised concerns about compliance and [...]
Air pollution is affecting how well people sleep, according to a global review of 1.2 million people across six countries. The metastudy analysed 25 high-quality studies since 2015, covering people over 45 years old in China, India, the US, Germany and other nations. Particle pollution, nitrogen dioxide and carbon dioxide were all linked to shorter [...]
Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership is to expand its successful partnership with health tech company EQL through the further development of the digital Phio app, which can be accessed from any electronic device such as a mobile phone, computer or tablet. This new development, which will be a UK first, will not [...]
By Colin Neale, Principal Business Development Manager at Wireless Logic The advantages of connected healthcare are now widely recognised. Medical devices that can transmit data in real time, remote monitoring tools that extend care beyond the hospital and digital platforms that connect clinicians with patients are continuing to transform the way services are delivered worldwide. [...]
Life Sciences Hub Wales’ 2024-25 Annual Report highlights how cross-sector collaboration is tackling real-world challenges and making a lasting difference to the health, wealth, and wellbeing of Wales and its people. Life Sciences Hub Wales exists to help propel inspiring life science innovations into frontline use in health and social care across Wales. As a [...]
By coach, mentor and strategist Nick Feeney As a Wellness Mentor and Strategist, I have a solid understanding of my own health. I train regularly, eat well, stay hydrated, maintain regular sleep cycles and monitor my mental and emotional wellbeing just as closely as my physical fitness. I know what I need to do. But [...]
Now entering its third year, the Haematology Patient & Carers Congress (HPCC26) and the Clinical Research Forum (CRF26), created and delivered by Sanius Health, have become Europe’s largest events of their kind. Together they draw thousands of participants – senior doctors, patients, policymakers, industry partners, and innovators – for a high-energy journey from big ideas [...]
This year’s Healthcare Excellence Through Technology at London ExCeL is the first opportunity for health and social care to discuss the 10 Year Plan. From the agenda to all new features like the Roundtable Zone and AI Spotlight, the show on 7-8 October has been set-up to make the most of that opportunity. The government [...]
