Organic chemists in the US have created the first synthetic version of a molecule recently discovered in a sea sponge that may have therapeutic benefits for Parkinson’s disease. Lissodendoric acid A appears to counteract other molecules that can damage RNA, DNA and proteins and even destroy whole cells. The researchers used an unusual, long-neglected compound […]
For the second of our two features focusing on data and cyber security, we spoke to Michael Abtar and Dr Bright Mawudor from IG Smart. Michael and Bright discussed the key data and cyber security threats facing healthcare in 2023; embedding security into solutions by design; the importance of adhering to standards; how IG Smart […]
West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has opened a tender opportunity to expand its remote monitoring programmes across the region. Virtual wards are currently in place across Leeds, Calderdale, Kirklees, Wakefield, Bradford District and Craven, however the ICS “plans to expand the bed base” and “deliver both step-up and step-down pathways that are not currently enable.” The […]
Vitaminology is advancing corporate wellness by providing innovative tools and resources to improve employee diet and nutrition. Employees who join the platform have access to a variety of premium tools such as 1 to 1 nutrition consultations, nutrition talks, articles about health conditions, an instant chat module to answer questions about diet, as well as […]
A joint tender opportunity involving five trusts across the North West has opened. The tender is valued at £10 million for the provision and implementation of an integrated digital pathology solution across the Lancashire and South Cumbria region. The trusts involved include: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation […]
Janssen Pharmaceuticals ended a global trial after independent experts determined the vaccine was not effective. But there are other possibilities in the pipeline, scientists said.
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The Home Depot is going to install 13 megawatts of rooftop solar on 25 of its stores. The Home Depot’s rooftop solar Solar company DSD Renewables is working with the DIY giant to install rooftop solar on the stores, which are all in California. The solar roof installations will directly power the company’s store locations within the portfolio. […]
General Motors (GM) is contemplating releasing a compact electric pickup that would make the Silverado EV look like a giant. GM has made it widely known that it’s going all in on EVs (despite releasing a hybrid Corvette) by providing an “EV for everyone,” including SUVs, crossovers, luxury, and pickups. A significant part of the […]
Sub-Saharan Africa has made steady progress in delivering lifesaving medication to adults, but young patients are harder to reach and 100,000 are dying of AIDS each year.
