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Lifestyle changes could reduce risk of young-onset dementia
Researchers have identified a range of risk factors for developing young-onset dementia. These findings challenge the idea that genetics are the sole cause, opening up new prevention strategies. Read more here.
Read more: Lifestyle changes...COVID JN.1 variant: RCN seeks assurance on new PPE advice
The RCN is asking for a revision to current guidelines, to introduce universal implementation of the 2 measures advised by the World Health Organization (WHO) to help protect health care staff against COVID-19. Read more here.
Read more: COVID JN.1 varian...Cervical cancer: Northern Ireland adopts new HPV screening programme
A new improved primary HPV cervical screening programme is being rolled out across Northern Ireland. It checks for an infection called HPV - the cause of most cervical cancers. Read more here.
Read more: Cervical cancer: ...What’s driving increasing length of stay in hospitals since 2019?
For over two decades before the COVID-19 pandemic, there were sustained reductions in the average length of patient stays in hospital. This allowed the NHS in England to deliver more inpatient care while gradually reducing the number of hospital beds.…
Read more: What’s driving in...How 17 health systems rose to meet the moment in 2023
In a year when inflation, staff shortages and Medicare payment cuts were added to U.S. health care’s growing list of challenges, the AMA has recognized the outstanding efforts of AMA Health System Program members. The program provides enterprise solutions to equip health system leadership,…
Read more: How 17 health sys...Researchers call for changes to tackle chronic pain in children
Dr Abbie Jordan from Bath's Centre for Pain Research was involved in the new analysis published via the Cochrane Library. Read more here.
Read more: Researchers call ...BugBiome wins Discovery Spark life science programme
BugBiome was announced as the winner of the Discovery Spark life science business support programme at the GIANT Health Healthcare Investment Show on 5th December. BugBiome will be awarded a business support package worth over £100,000, including one year of free lab…
Read more: BugBiome wins Dis...On the 4th and 5th of December 2023, the healthcare technology sector once again welcomed GIANT Health
The event was structured into four distinct shows: Future Hospital, Women’s Health Tech, Healthcare Investment, and Net Zero Technology. Read more in the Startups Magazine blog post here.
Read more: On the 4th and 5t...Improving Health through the Built Environment – panel discussion at the NHS ICS/ICB Congress
The GIANT Health event, now in its tenth year, took place earlier this week, and Clare was invited to convene a panel for the NHS ICS/ICB Congress 2023 to discuss how developers and stewards of the built environment can create the…
Read more: Improving Health ...US FDA approves Medtronic's system for heart condition
The system, PulseSelect Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA), is used for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), a condition that is characterized by an irregular rhythm of the heart. PFA is used for ablation procedures that treat AF using small burns…
Read more: US FDA approves M...Experts say femtech funding booming despite wider investment downturn
Panellists were discussing the future of femtech at the ongoing GIANT Health #GIANT2023 conference being held in London, UK, between 4 and 5 December. Read more here.
Read more: Experts say femte...Highlights and reflections from the GIANT event this year #GIANT2023
Check out some of the highlights and reflections from the GIANT event this year. Thank you Imogen for writing this excellent piece! Read more here.
Read more: Highlights and re...