This article is part of our Pets special section on scientists’ growing interest in our animal companions. At first, it was hard to tell whether something was really wrong with Rover. The 10-year-old yellow Lab had always been a bit of a loafer, so when he refused to get up from the rug last February, […]
Britain’s top GP is urging the next government to end the ‘untenable and totally unacceptable’ long waiting times that patients are facing for GP appointments. Professor Kamila Hawthorne, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, is concerned that with the General Election only weeks away, political parties will include ‘vote winning’ access targets in their […]
A new tablet form of ketamine has shown promise in treating severe depression, offering a potential alternative to expensive clinic-based treatments. Unlike the injectable and nasal spray alternatives that require clinicians to monitor patients for two hours while side effects subside, the slow-release tablet form can be taken safely at home without medical supervision and […]
Royal Free London (RFL) NHS Foundation Trust has launched its new clinical strategy, highlighting the role of new technologies, EPR and improved data and digital services in helping to create a “blueprint to deliver world-leading healthcare”. The strategy is centred around three group clinical priorities: cancer, cardiovascular, and organ failure and transplantation, with RFL recognising […]
Healthcare Information and Management Systems (HIMSS) has delivered a series of recommendations on how to engage “diverse and underserved communities” in the design, development and validation of health IT tools and systems, including prioritising design thinking and scalable frameworks. The recommendations follow the Office of the National Coordinator’s (ONC) concept paper on health equity by […]
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital NHS partnered with cyber security specialist Cynerio to introduce its healthcare cyber security platform, to provide visibility, meet Data Security and Protection Toolkit targets and other requirements, and support network segmentation. HTN spoke with Jas Purewal, cyber consultant at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital, to learn more. Jas shared that […]
Electronic Patient Records (EPRs) are revolutionising the integration and efficiency of healthcare services. Within Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), EPRs are critical for creating a connected, efficient and patient-centred healthcare future. By centralising patient data across various healthcare settings, EPRs eliminate silos and promote interoperability, enhancing service delivery and aligning with […]
Australia has one of the world’s highest levels of ultraviolet radiation, a proven carcinogen that causes skin cancer and eye diseases. UV damage is said to accumulate from childhood, and the risk of developing UV-associated diseases increases with age. Reportedly, one Australian is diagnosed with melanoma every 30 minutes, while 50 people are diagnosed with UV-related […]
