EU4Health programme welcomed by European Commission
The European Commission has welcomed the adoption of the EU4Health programme following a vote of approval by the European Parliament.
The adoption marks an important...
Examining the neurological impacts of COVID-19
Dr Rhys Thomas of the COVID-19 Clinical Neuroscience Study’s research team tells HEQ about the neurological damage caused by COVID-19 and the need for...
Subcommittee reviews flu-like illness in COVID-19 vaccinated individuals
A review of reports from several different countries of influenza-like illness in individuals that have been vaccinated against COVID-19 have been reviewed by the...
Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare staff welfare
Drs Natalie Ashburner and Richard Gilpin of the Doctors’ Association UK discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the welfare of healthcare staff.
NHSX leading digital transformation of NHS
NHSX Chief Executive, Matthew Gould, discusses the digital future of the NHS.
There has been some speculation about NHSX’s future. Some of it has been...
Empowering the patient-doctor relationship with digital technology
TIYGA Health Managing Director Katrina Delargy examines the role of digital technology in post-2020 healthcare.
2020 was a year in which most of us found...
Rapid detection of cognitive impairment and dementia with new test
A team of researchers have developed a new screening test that can rapidly detect mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
The team from Kanazawa University has...
Spincare study shows promising results for treating wounds and burns
A new clinical study has demonstrated the effectiveness of Nanomedic’s Spincare System for the treatment of wounds and burns.
Nanomedic Technologies, a leader in Electrospun...
Global Breast Cancer Initiative launched to reduce mortality
Today, on International Women’s Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its new Global Breast Cancer Initiative which aims to reduce global breast...
Role of crisis management and civil protection in COVID-19 pandemic
EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič speaks to HEQ about the role of the Commission’s civil protection and crisis handling mechanisms in combating...
Call for evidence to improve health and care for UK women
On International Women’s Day, the UK government is encouraging women to share their experiences of the health and care system in a bid to...
Killing microorganisms with ultra-shortwave UV light
A novel LED irradiation system developed by the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut aims to kill microorganisms with ultra-shortwave UV light – without side effects. Dr Sven Einfeldt...
Clinical study shows natural formulation reduces endometriosis pain
A clinical study has shown successful results in the reduction of endometriosis pain from a natural formulation of trace-metals.
The clinical trial explored the efficacy...
Infection prevention and control during COVID-19
Jennie Wilson, Vice President of the Infection Prevention Society, speaks to HEQ about the key challenges facing infection prevention and control teams.
Jennie Wilson, interview...
Medical cannabis research and treatment in Australia
MCN speaks with Medical Cannabis Research Australia Director Sharlene Mavor about the state of cannabis research and treatment in Australia.
Tackling drug-resistant infections: from evidence to action
Dr Ghada Zoubiane and Georgiana-Simona Baciu of the International Centre for AMR Solutions explore the risks posed by antimicrobial resistance, as well as how to tackle drug-resistant infections.
UK mental health support funding boost for children and young people
The UK is boosting mental health support for children and young people with £79m of funding.
The UK government is providing mental health funding to...
COVID-19 impact on brain could cause mental health problems
A new review has found that a large portion of COVID-19 survivors will be affected by neuropsychiatric and cognitive complications, which could have major...
UVC disinfection of CT scanners with Johns Hopkins University
Dr Jeffrey Siewerdsen, Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, tells HEQ about UVC disinfection.
Dr Jeffrey Siewerdsen, interview by Rosemary Lobley
A research team...
Discover the cannabis landscape in Israel with iCAN
iCAN founder and CEO Saul Kaye tells HEQ about the Israeli cannabis landscape.
Israel has been at the forefront of medical cannabis research since the...