Cannabis concentrates boost THC blood levels but do not get you ‘higher’
A new study has shown that cannabis concentrates do increase THC levels in the blood, but do not actually have a stronger psychoactive impact...
New study demonstrates telehealth effectiveness for neurology patients
A new study has found that telehealth will play an important role in clinical care beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting its effectiveness for aftercare...
Graduate talent programme offered following COVID-19 disruptions
Many recent graduates across the world have had to put their dreams of entering the workforce on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so...
Senolytic drugs: can this antibiotic treat symptoms of ageing?
Professor Michael P Lisanti of the University of Salford highlights the potential applications of senolytic drugs in treating age-associated conditions.
Professor Michael P Lisanti, Chair...
UK companies to supply drugs for major UK COVID-19 drugs trial
Four drugs have been announced as the first to be involved with a major COVID-19 drugs trial that will be testing their efficacy for...
Infection control guidance for dental clinics, GP practices, and pharmacies
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has published infection control guidance for healthcare providers in Europe.
If healthcare services across Europe are...
Care providers could face £6bn extra in COVID-19 infection control costs
New research has highlighted that COVID-19 infection control costs could see care providers in the UK facing a bill of an extra £6bn.
Providing Personal...
BAME women account for majority of UK COVID-19 pregnancy admissions
The UK Government recently released findings that showed how Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic groups (BAME) people are disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Now, a...
UK COVID-19 taskforce and testing will help care sector control infection
The UK Government has confirmed that a new social care sector taskforce has been set up, and testing is to be rolled out across...
Person Centred Software: developing the care home of the future
Health Europa Quarterly speaks to Person Centred Software’s co-founder and director Jonathan Papworth, about developing the care home of the future, and why care...
The Greater Cannabis Company completes oral CBD patch shipment
The first shipment of an innovative oral CBD patch has now been completed.
Greater Cannabis Company Inc, a biopharmaceutical company focussed on the development and...
Could telehealth help to treat symptoms of cancer?
New research has suggested that telehealth could help patients receive the care they need and successfully treat symptoms of cancer.
In light of the COVID-19...
A 500-day journey prescribing medicinal cannabis in Australia
Donielle Paul BSN, RN follows Dr Ben Jansen along his 500-day journey prescribing medicinal cannabis in Australia.
Dr Ben Jansen’s mission is solid: ‘to do...
More research is needed into COVID-19 dementia deaths
More research is needed to see whether the increased number of deaths from dementia in the UK is linked to the COVID-19 virus.
Two-thirds of...
AIVF deploys technology and innovation to boost reproductive science
AIVF’s CEO Daniella Gilboa, CCO Amir Lewkowicz, and VP of Product Ido Hershkovitz tell HEQ how technological innovation affects IVF practitioners and patients.
Reproductive innovation...
WHO: reducing disease inequality with vaccine funding
The World Health Organization has welcomed crucial new funding for vaccines across the globe that it says will help in the fight against COVID-19,...
Using Artificial Intelligence to determine COVID-19 severity
New technologies are informing the response to COVID-19 across the world, and a new mobile phone app is now using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to...
Virtual infection control and mental health education
The virtual Mental Health First Aid and Infection Control education courses have been created to help support people working or volunteering in the care...
COVID-19 telehealth adoption could reduce disparities in healthcare
Researchers have said that the novel coronavirus – COVID-19 – may change the way patients’ appointments are carried out in the future and reduce...
Developing new approaches to COVID-19 infection control and patient care
Physicians have put forward an approach to create dedicated COVID-19 patient units, infection control protocols, and care teams to help control the spread of...