Tesla’s Swedish strike is spreading through Europe

  • December 6, 2023
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What started as a fairly small strike of Tesla’s service workers in Sweden is now expanding to affect Tesla’s European operations. Last month, Tesla service workers in Sweden started striking in order to get included in a collective agreement. The automaker has always had a hard stance against unions, and it has been able to […]

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Eye scans provide crucial insights into kidney health

  • December 6, 2023
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3D eye scans can reveal vital clues about kidney health that could help to track the progression of disease, new research suggests. The advance could help to revolutionise monitoring of kidney disease, which often progresses without symptoms in the early stages. Experts say that the technology has potential to support early diagnosis as current screening […]

After Paris banned electric scooters, something surprising happened in the city

  • December 6, 2023
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Paris raised eyebrows earlier this year when the city voted to ban shared electric scooters. While privately owned electric scooters were still allowed, the thousands of shared electric scooters that were commonly used by locals and tourists were forced to vacate the city, with unexpected results. The idea for a shared electric scooter ban was […]

Key tips for accelerating the health security compliance journey

  • December 6, 2023
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Disruption or delays in health services can be extremely damaging. In January 2023, President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, Dr Adrian Boyle, estimated that as many as 500 people might be dying each week owing to delays in emergency care. While such a statement might raise questions over funding, resources or efficiency in […]

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VR software creates “immersive environment” to help young people with stammer in Barnsley – htn

  • December 6, 2023
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Barnsley children’s and adult’s speech and language therapy team at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is utilising virtual reality software with the aim of supporting children and young people who stammer, providing them with an immersive environment in which to practise “everyday speaking situations in a safe space with the support of a […]

Chinese EV maker Nio to spin off battery unit: report

  • December 6, 2023
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NIO new ES6 (Source: NIO) For years, Chinese EV maker Nio has essentially done it all, delving into high-end EV manufacturing, in-house batteries, autonomous driving, and chips, as well as innovative battery-swapping tech and even making smartphones, all while pulling in huge investments and talent to make that happen. Now, according to a new report, […]

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London Ambulance Service awards EPR contract and framework agreement awarded to five suppliers for ambulance services EPR – htn

  • December 6, 2023
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The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub, in collaboration with the National Ambulance Procurement Board, has awarded a framework agreement contract to five suppliers for the provision and support of electronic patient record systems, with an estimated value of up to £20 million, to be utilised by ambulance services across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern […]

Nordic Consulting strengthens team in Ireland

  • December 6, 2023
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Nordic Consulting has appointed senior health tech executive, Claire Staple as Vice President of Strategy and Country Manager. The newly-created role will strengthen Nordic’s existing footprint in Ireland, as Staple oversees the management of all existing client services and business operations. Staple has almost a decade of experience in providing strategic support for the delivery […]