Physics-informed virtual reality could be key to reducing the exposure of pedestrians and cyclists to harmful, non-exhaust vehicle emissions. The research lead by the University of Birmingham targets the issue of major health risks and chronic diseases caused by exposure to unregulated particle pollutants from road, tyre and brake sources by providing easy, accessible guidance […]
Matt Murren, CEO and cofounder of True North ITG, discusses the need for health systems and investors to mature their IT platforms, especially as cyberattacks become more prevalent.
A Canadian company called Cyclic Materials is working to create a circular supply chain for rare earth elements (REEs) using advanced recycling processes. The company just secured $53 million via a Series B equity round to accelerate its global expansion and recycling infrastructure. Cyclic Materials was founded in Toronto in the fall of 2021 following […]
Half of UK population (50%) believe cannabis is not legal at all in the UK. 39% correctly understand that cannabis is legal for medical use. 13% of people still believe that patients who take medical cannabis or their families could be prosecuted One in ten Brits (10%) still view medical cannabis as “an excuse to get stoned legally.” New research* from Zerenia, […]
Dutch Scalp Cooling Registry: The Largest Real-World Multi-Centre Analysis of Determinants for Scalp Cooling Efficacy, continues to provide critical insights into mitigating chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA). This cumulative study, spanning 13 years and involving 7,424 patients across 68 hospitals in the Netherlands, is the most comprehensive source of data on scalp cooling available to date. The […]
UP Ventures has announced the launch of its Children and Young People’s HealthTech Accelerator, named Kids UP with Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. Kids UP is a bespoke programme designed for innovative businesses to deliver innovative medical technologies for children, developed with the input of children and young people. The accelerator programme, which launches on […]
Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) work as brokers, assisting in drug prices and payments between pharmacies, drug manufacturers, and healthcare providers. Some providers that hire PBMs include labor unions, corporate employers, and other organizations that need health insurance. Formulary PBMs are also responsble for making formularies. A formulary is a list of drugs tha the health […]
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust has partnered with Better and Alcidion to successfully roll out the Better Meds electronic prescribing and medicine management (EPMA) system, and integrate it into the trust’s EPR system provided by Alcidion. The major deployment saw all 18 adult inpatient wards at the Darent Valley Hospital site go live over one […]
In response to NHS England’s new guidance on monitoring patient harm in unplanned settings like corridors and temporary escalation spaces (TES), Isansys Lifecare fully supports the call for better oversight and enhanced patient safety measures. With increasing pressures on the healthcare system, particularly in winter, this guidance is crucial for safeguarding patient outcomes in these challenging environments. NHS England’s recognition that […]
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s heart failure virtual ward has introduced use of the remote monitoring KiActiv digital service with the aim of improving recovery rates for patients experiencing serious cardiac conditions. KiActiv combines an online platform with a wearable device that collects personalised data about the user’s everyday physical activity, utilising the information […]
