ICANNA: cannabis in Slovenia
MCN speaks to the International Institute for Cannabinoids about cannabis education, policy and prohibition in Slovenia.
The International Institute for Cannabinoids (ICANNA) is a non-profit...
Groundbreaking UK health projects receive government funding
A number of groundbreaking health projects have received £32m in government funding to help transform NHS healthcare delivery.
The new projects that will be receiving...
Supporting the NHS through winter and beyond
In this article, David Hare, Chief Executive of the Independent Healthcare Providers Network, discusses the need for NHS support in preparation for the winter.
With...
How telehealth technology prevents COVID-19 transmission
Doctor Christopher Oseh, freelance medical writer at Kolabtree, explains the role of telehealth in preventing the transmission of COVID-19.
The global incidence of coronavirus infection...
Study shows metyrapone effective for treating rare Cushing’s Syndrome
The first ever prospective study to test the safety and efficacy of metyrapone in patients with Cushing’s Syndrome in a real-life setting has shown...
The LeafCann Group in 2020
Australia’s LeafCann Group is highly ambitious and dedicated to providing affordable, high quality products.
LeafCann’s mission is to supply the most effective and affordable precision...
Wearable cardiac devices market worth more than €5.43bn by 2026
The wearable cardiac devices market was valued at more than $1.2bn (€1.02bn) in 2019 and is likely to expand at a healthy CAGR of...
First medicine to prolong survival in patients with chronic kidney disease
In a groundbreaking Phase III trial AstraZeneca’s Farxiga has shown reduction in the risk of kidney failure and cardiovascular or renal death in patients...
Calls for urgent intervention to fund medical cannabis for Billy Caldwell
Charlotte Caldwell, the County Tyrone based mother who successfully campaigned to legalise medicinal cannabis in 2018, has called for urgent intervention to aid her...
Europe goes gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
This month marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month which recognises the children and adolescents affected by cancer within Europe and across the globe.
CCI Europe (representing parents/patients)...
University of Liverpool scientists to explore anti-viral properties of seaweed
A new project to research the anti-viral properties of seaweed will be undertaken by researchers at the University of Liverpool.
The research team has been...
Anspec: leading the way in Australia’s medicinal cannabis sector
Anspec, the largest distributor of medicinal cannabis in Australia, is committed to ongoing development and innovation within the sector.
Australian company Anspec has been in...
New digital innovation project set to benefit thousands of UK patients
A new, £1.7m digital project for GP surgeries is set to benefit thousands of patients in East Hertfordshire and West Essex.
A ‘full fibre’ broadband...
UK delivers clear face masks to support those with hearing loss
The UK Government is delivering 250,000 clear face masks to help support those with hearing loss and those who use lip-reading and facial expressions...
Reimagining blockchain for healthcare solutions with the MAXathon
Blockchain experts and developers will be participating in a hackathon to reimagine blockchain for healthcare solutions.
Blockchain technology company Maxonrow is hosting its first ever...
Cutting cardiovascular risk for European patients with cholesterol drug
The risk of damaging cardiovascular events could be minimised for European patients through the use of cholesterol drugs.
A new, European study involving 18 different...
COVID-19 antibody testing ‘the only safe pathway’
UK company Testing For All has launched a large scale finger-prick COVID-19 antibody testing kit aimed at providing accessibility and affordability for UK workers.
Testing...
Advances in digital communication in the NHS: experts weigh in
An expert panel has offered in-depth analysis of current and future advances in digital communication across the UK’s healthcare sector.
The panel, with participants including...
Skeletal Rare Diseases Academy launched by IOF
A new International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) initiative has been launched to support communication, educational programmes, and research advances in rare disorders of the bone.
The...
Revolutionary hand sanitiser provides optimum infection protection
Northern Irish life sciences and biomedical firm Torax Biosciences has produced a unique new hand sanitiser guaranteed to kill 99.99% of viruses and bacteria.
The...