Cyber security critical for healthcare industry in wake of COVID-19
A new report has highlighted how cyber security is critical for the healthcare industry in light of COVID-19.
According to a new report from GlobalData,...
Calls for UK Government to deliver on medical cannabis commitment
Families of children with severe epilepsy and charities are pleading with the UK government to act on its promises for easier access to cannabis-based...
Early access to medicine for hereditary angioedema patients
The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted a positive scientific opinion to the medicine berotralstat for hereditary angioedema patients through...
Hospital bacteria source highlights need for improved infection control
Findings from a new study have shown an under-recognised bacteria source – the hospital floor – that highlights the need for improved infection control...
The role of point-of-care testing in the time of COVID-19
Exploring the value of point-of-care C-reactive protein testing in the time of COVID-19 in patient risk assessment and monitoring.
As the healthcare industry’s understanding of...
Orbel: improving the habit of hand hygiene
Orbel is a patented, wearable hand sanitiser designed to drastically reduce the spread of infection.
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated two million...
Advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals with Elsevier
Elsevier, the global information analytics company and academic publisher, specialising in science and health, recently published a landmark report to strengthen the understanding of...
Increasing data integrity in the public sector in wake of Excel controversy
In this article, Jon Taylor, Principal Consultant at Conosco, discusses the need for the public sector to increase its data integrity following the recent...
Integrating technology to support the ageing population
Cush Health offers solutions to protect elderly patients while maintaining their independence within the community.
The World Health Organization predicts the economic and societal burden...
Reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections
Nova Biologicals presents a systematic and proven approach to reducing Clostridium difficile and many other healthcare-associated infections.
Patients donate to WHO COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund
A total of 9,635 patients have come together to help defeat the coronavirus by donating £16,915 for the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) COVID-19 Solidarity...
Digital transformation of healthcare in Europe – now or never?
At the recent European Health Forum Gastein, leaders in the field of digital health discussed Europe’s route to digital transformation in healthcare and how COVID-19...
Researchers find better way to repair damaged nerve insulation
In a mouse study, researchers have found a better way than natural healing to repair damaged insulation surrounding nerve cells.
Normally, the natural healing process...
The next step in antimicrobial surface and personal protection technology
Goldshield’s innovation could help combat the global issue of healthcare-associated infection, including COVID-19.
Goldshield Technologies was founded in 2008 by Tom Higgins, an expert in...
World Health Summit ends with clear calls to action
The 2020 World Health Summit ended with clear calls to action to accelerate global efforts of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
After three days with...
How to eliminate an obvious source of hospital infection
Silentia offers a strategic solution to infection control in healthcare facilities.
Hygiene is a key focus at hospitals to prevent the spread of bacteria, infections,...
Innovation and drug development with Tetra Bio-Pharma
Tetra Bio-Pharma executives speak out about building a cannabinoid pharmaceutical company.
For this article, we sat down for a virtual fireside chat with some key...
Medical Cannabis Awareness Week: calls for NHS prescriptions
Medical Cannabis Awareness Week is taking place from 1 – 8 November 2020. It brings together patients, doctors, sector organisations, supporters, and advocates to...
Tracking the role of macrophages in cancer spread with new technology
Macrophages are essential for the human body to fight off infections and bring other immune cells to the area of infection, however, they also...
Automated handwashing technology to redefine hand hygiene
CleanTech standardises automated handwashing in 12 seconds, removing more than 99.9% of pathogens, reducing risk of infection, and improving hygiene performance.
IT is widely accepted...