Is a smartphone ECG device the future of healthcare?
In the new draft guidance, NICE has recommended KardiaMobile 6L, a smartphone ECG device for people taking antipsychotic medication.
People taking antipsychotic medication often require...
Monkeypox variants assigned new names by WHO
A new system for naming variants of the monkeypox virus has been decided after a group of experts were convened by the World Health...
Fluence and REMY LED lighting collaboration flourishes at leading Israeli cannabis farms
Fluence and REMY energy-efficient LED lighting collaboration revolutionises Israel's cannabis farms.
Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (Fluence), a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for...
Bowel cancer checks hit a record-high following Dame Deborah’s campaign
The NHS has confirmed record numbers of people attending bowel cancer checks following the awareness campaign by Dame Deborah James.
Dame Deborah James campaigned for...
Can vitamin D tablets alleviate depressive symptoms?
An extensive meta-analysis suggests that vitamin D tablets may reduce depressive symptoms in adults with depression.
Vitamin D has been hailed for its many benefits....
Betadine and silver colloidal gel can eliminate wound infection-causing bacteria
New research suggests a combination of betadine and silver colloidal gel could eliminate bacteria associated with wound infection.
A recent study published in the American...
NHS plans measures to tackle the winter season
The NHS outlines extensive measures to combat pressures from COVID and flu in the winter season.
The NHS has announced that health chiefs will outline...
Smart contact lenses potentially detect cancer biomarkers
Scientists have developed contact lenses that can capture and detect exosomes, which could be cancer biomarkers.
The Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) has developed...
New AI algorithm could cure epileptic seizures
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm that detects brain abnormalities could help cure epileptic seizures.
University College London researchers have developed an AI algorithm as part...
Scaling up at-home and remote digital care
Dr Vishal Shah, GP and Chief Medical Officer at digital health company, Thriva draws on the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and opportunities...
New innovations allow more efficient screening for laryngeal cancer patients
A team of Lithuanian software developers from the Kaunus University of Technology (KTU) have worked alongside medics to develop new technology which could identify...
WHO: Women in health and care industries earn 24% less than men
New research confirms that women in health and care sectors are paid 24% less than their male counterparts.
A comprehensive global analysis by the World...
Prostate drug could revolutionise motor neuron disease treatment
A new study has found a repurposed drug could help patients with their motor neuron disease treatment.
University of Edinburgh researchers have found a drug...
89% of Allied Health services plan to use telehealth consultations
Researchers caution that the rise of telehealth consultation could increase inequalities in access for vulnerable people.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced a shift in everyday life,...
Scientists discover a potential long-term treatment for asthma
A groundbreaking finding could revolutionise the future of treatment for asthma and tackle the underlying causes.
Asthma is a common lung condition causing occasional breathing...
A new era of pathogen surveillance using genomic sequencing
Health Europa Quarterly spoke to Dr Joanne Hackett, Former Chief Commercial Officer of Genomics England and Regional Board Member of Movement Health 2030, about...
Predicting effective drug combinations for postmenopausal osteoporosis
A new mathematical model could help clinicians choose effective combinations of medications for postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Postmenopausal osteoporosis occurs when the sudden loss of oestrogen during...
Researchers design a mathematical model to understand COVID-19 outbreaks
A new study employed a mathematical model to address COVID-19 outbreaks and variants of concern.
A study published in eLife finds that it is a necessity that...
Researchers identify a cause of preterm labour
Researchers have identified a cause of preterm labour, opening new possibilities for future innovative treatments.
Preterm labour is the single biggest cause of neonatal mortality...
Azenta announces acquisition of B Medical Systems
Azenta Inc. has announced its agreement to acquire B Medical Systems, a market leader in temperature-controlled storage and transportation solutions.
In an exciting development, Azenta...
