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Posted: 16 april 2022

Has the #pandemic impacted how we approach our #health?

Omnos research shows 40% of the UK will worry about their health concerns but not address them, 26% of women blaming lack of convenient GP appointments. Discover more here.

The African Union Endorses Plan To Strengthen Healthcare Workforce In Wake Of Covid Pandemic

Global public health experts Agnes Binagwaho, Githinji Gitahi, John Nkengasong and Vanessa Kerry discuss a new plan to invest in the healthcare workforce in Africa, where 36 out of 57 countries face dire shortages.

Treating Atopic Dermatitis: Sidekick’s Holistic Approach

Sidekick Health's #AtopicDermatitis program facilitates long-term #medicationadherence through education and #behaviorchange techniques to give patients the support they need. Find out more about the inner workings of their AD program here.

‘Practicing At The Top Of Your License’ And The ‘Great’ American Healthcare Labor Arbitrage

Smiling medical team standing together outside a hospital There is a revolution underway that is changing the nature of the healthcare workforce. With that ... [+] GETTY Practice at the top of your license.

Calling for start-ups in the UK transport industry

Wayra UK are still accepting applications for their Intelligent Mobility Accelerator! Join them before April16th! Read more here.

What Does Remarkable Healthcare Look Like?

With 5G technology, mobile service providers have the potential to redefine the future of healthcare. Here’s why.

The Barclays Eagle Labs Funding Readiness Programme is now open for applications!

In partnership with Capital Enterprise, the programme is for entrepreneurs ranging from early-stage businesses to established scale-ups who are looking for investment, or funding to develop and grow their business. The application deadline is 15th April. Read more here.

Wearable Technology Changing Healthcare

As I was looking for innovation in healthcare, I came across a company called Palarum that got my attention. Palarum is pushing the envelope of technology and innovation to significantly improve healthcare. In my research, I went to Patrick Baker who is a visionary and pioneer innovating at the intersection of wearables and technology. Robert Reiss: Can you share with us how new wearable technologies are helping to improve patient care? Patrick Baker: As a former chief nursing officer, I experienced firsthand the benefits and challenges of introducing new technologies that not only improve patient care but also improve the patient experience. This is especially true for SMART wearable technology. Wearable medical devices provide clinicians the ability to remotely monitor patients 24/7 in almost any setting. This is especially important as hospitals continue to expand their telehealth and “at home” care capabilities. Palarum - Patrick_1 Patrick Baker, CEO, Palarum CHRIS BAKER Reiss: An example of new wearable technology is Palarum’s PUP® Smart Sock. Can you share with us where it is currently being used and the impact it is having? Baker: A hospital stay is stressful, the PUP® Smart Sock enhances patient comfort and safety and is a tremendous benefit for healthcare providers, providing a convenient, easy-to-use, scalable remote patient monitoring solution. Eliminating the use of motion detection bed alerts, allows patients to move around in their bed uninhibited.

Measuring the #outcomes of #patienteducation is essential for determining its #value

The greatest opportunity available to us for revolutionising how we #evaluate patient education is #bigdata. Dr @AliceWood of Cognitant talks here about how 'Measuring the #outcomes of #patienteducation is essential for determining its #value. Read more here.

Five Women Rocking The Forbes 30U30 Healthcare 2022

The five women below are making big change in U.S. healthcare, all before the age of 30. 1. KidsX Accelerator Lead, Dana Le, 27 Le was on the founding team of KidsX, a group of more than 40 children’s hospitals and digital health companies around the globe all working on pediatric innovation. These organizations have each agreed to pilot at least one startup each year to expedite the transformation of pediatric care. The accelerator uses a unique reverse pitch model, where they define the problems they are looking to solve in the coming year. 2022’s focus is on four categories: Mental Health, Care Coordination & Adherence, Workflow Automation, and Chronic Condition Management & Patient Reported Outcomes.

Waracle have been recognised as a top financial #appdeveloper in the UK by The Manifest

Looking for a partner to develop your #FinancialService #software? Look no further. Waracle have been recognised as a top financial #appdeveloper in the UK by The Manifest. Learn more about their work in Financial Services by visiting their website here.

Annual Forecast Weighs On Healthcare Name

Abbot Laboratories (ABT) announced better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings results ahead of the open today. Boosted by the demand for Covid-19 test kits and its diagnostics products, the company reported profits of $1.32 per share, beating analyst estimates by 11 cents, as well as a revenue beat. However, ABT is down 1.9% to trade at $120.90 at last check, as the healthcare name also lowered its 2022 forecast due to the uncertainty of the pandemic.

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