Post-traumatic stress disorder diagnoses among college students more than doubled between 2017 and 2022, climbing most sharply as the coronavirus pandemic shut down campuses and upended young adults’ lives, according to new research published on Thursday. The prevalence of PTSD rose to 7.5 percent from 3.4 percent during that period, according to the findings. Researchers […]
For those of you waiting to get your hands on Volkswagen’s new all-electric ID.7 sedan, you will have to wait (at least) a little longer. VW is delaying the ID.7 launch in the US as dealers express caution. VW delays US-bound ID.7 as dealer concerns arise Volkswagen opened orders for its new flagship ID.7 electric […]
An oil pumpjack is pictured in the Permian Basin in the Loco Hills region, New Mexico, on April 6, 2023. Liz Hampton | Reuters U.S. crude oil fell more than 1% Thursday and is on pace for its worst month of the year, as gasoline demand is soft with summer driving season now underway. U.S. […]
A new study shows that a fully digital, artificial intelligence (AI)–driven lifestyle coaching program can effectively reduce blood pressure (BP) in adults with hypertension. This AI-based program leverages data from wearable activity trackers and BP monitors as well as a mobile app questionnaire to tailor lifestyle guidance. The research team, led by Jared Leitner of the University […]
From left to right: Johan Pihl, Doconomy’s chief creative officer and co-founder, and Mathias Wikstrom, chief executive officer and co-founder. Doconomy Swedish climate-focused financial technology startup Doconomy told CNBC on Thursday that it’s raised 34 million euros ($36.9 million) from leading European banks, including UBS and CommerzVentures. Doconomy, which offers tools to help bank customers […]
Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Archer Aviation is continuing to lay the global groundwork for commercial operations in a new territory: South Korea. The next-generation aircraft specialist has announced a new partnership with Korea’s leading mobility-as-a-service company, KaKaoMobility, to participate in the country’s Grand Challenge and bring eVTOL travel to the region […]
In today’s dynamic healthcare landscape, regulatory compliance stands as a cornerstone for healthcare organisations. Evolving regulations require timely shifts in how healthcare organisations operate, and this can be challenging to stay on top of. The need for change in healthcare services is evident, though. Technology can be the key to managing this by streamlining resource allocation, thereby […]
A recent study has introduced a novel method combining nano informatics and machine learning to precisely predict cancer cell behaviours, which researchers say could transform cancer diagnosis and treatment. In an important advance in the fight against cancer, a research team from The Hebrew University has developed a new method to predict the behaviour of […]
At Barts Health NHS Trust, tech is being used in the hopes of identifying deteriorating patients more quickly, following an injection of £4.4 million in funding from Barts Charity. The technology works by integrating vital signs data and data from medical equipment such as ventilators and anaesthetic machines, with patients’ electronic records, offering “almost real-time” […]
For a recent panel discussion, we were joined by Andy Willis from Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH), and Gabi Cohen, director of delivery at Isla Health, to talk about how to deliver healthcare transformation projects successfully, covering topics including stakeholder engagement, interoperability, implementation, and more. Andy shared with us a case study from […]
