A new study led by researchers at UCL and the University of Sheffield has demonstrated the potential of stem cell therapy to treat Hirschsprung disease. Hirschsprung disease is a rare condition where some nerve cells are missing in the large intestine. This means the intestine doesn’t contract and can’t move stool, meaning that it can […]
Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley recently posted an opinion piece to social media, sharing a fresh and inspiring perspective about his newfound love for electric vehicles. As a self-described “lifelong petrol head,” Farley definitely found his niche by heading one of the world’s most prominent automakers. Given his foresight into the future of electrification, […]
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes Huffy bringing back its fun Green Machine drift trike in a powerful new form, Tern launching its new Quick Haul Long, taking a look at Rattan’s Pinus, Key Biscayne […]
Smoke billows during Israeli bombardment on the village of Khiam in south Lebanon near the border with Israel on June 19, 2024. Rabih Daher | AFP | Getty Images U.S. crude oil on Friday booked a third straight weekly gain as fears of war between Israel and the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah grow. West Texas Intermediate […]
The Lenus Health Treat service has been granted draft approval for use in the NHS by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Early Value Assessment (EVA) programme for digital supported self-management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). NICE EVA is now a key mechanism that evaluates new innovations for wider adoption in […]
HLTH Europe was memorable for many reasons, but it specifically marked a distinct break away from ‘point solutions’, towards platforms, marketplaces, tech-enabled services, and towards more ‘picks and shovels’ plays. I wasn’t the only one to notice, and it was the subject of a lot of discussion on the conference floor. I agree that there […]
Reliance on legacy technology is among the biggest barriers to cybersecurity in health, according to a new poll of healthcare IT professionals. The research, in which 71 per cent of respondents admit to at least one data breach since 2022, suggests that almost two thirds of respondents are using outdated technology which hinders their efforts […]
Psychiatric illnesses were named as the main cause for 25.6% of NHS staff absences Influenza, cold and cough is the second most common cause, with 15.3% of staff absences being for this reason. Musculoskeletal problems is in third, impacting 8.2% of sick employees The least common cause of NHS staff absences, affecting 0.1% of staff, […]
NHS England has published an opportunity for services to support a cyber security focused programme and assurance model, as part of efforts to appoint a call-off contract with one provider, worth an estimated £4,290,000. Through the procurement, NHSE seeks to contract consultants to support with the delivery of design, consultation, development, iteration and support with […]
Alyve Health to enhance AI with $6M Series A funding Alyve Health, an Indian startup offering personalised digital health plans for corporates, has raked in $5.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Axilor Ventures. The round was also participated by 1Crowd Fund, InHealth Ventures, and Trifecta Capital. Founded in 2020, the startup […]
