Business & Industry
Future of Healthcare Q1 2023
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Why clinicians, patients and healthcare staff all want a digital health service
NHS England financial reports for 2021–22 highlight that £234 million is spent every year simply storing paper medical records, highlighting a financial burden of antiquated systems. Current healthcare systems are productivity killers for clinicians, making it increasingly time-consuming for patients and putting greater strain on healthcare staff trying to find the information they need. The...
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Smart system to deliver tailored pain relief and improved quality of life
A smart method of spinal cord stimulation means more accurate therapy dosing for patients and objective data, allowing physicians to monitor their holistic wellbeing more precisely. Advances in technology for the treatment of chronic nerve pain are helping bring welcome relief to many patients as well as improving their quality of life. Clinicians are also...
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Private e-health solution at the fingertips of UK patients
E-health has been revolutionised in recent years, with patients and health providers increasingly utilising online platforms as the most effective way to ensure patients receive the specialist care they need when confronted with health problems. Aglobal healthcare portal is at the forefront of the e-health revolution, supporting patients and healthcare providers in achieving the best...
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A time and place to be bold: why Wales is the place of choice for life science innovation
The life sciences industry played a significant role in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic by reacting quickly, collaborating and innovating in diagnostics, treatments and vaccines. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated a shift towards increased use of technology through apps, wearables, remote consultations and more — opening up the floodgates for innovative uses of both technology and health...
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Why the best weight loss results come from expert and personalised support
Losing weight — and then keeping it off — requires a change in behaviour that can be hard to achieve. That’s why getting support from healthcare professionals is so crucial. “Weight loss is a difficult journey,” admits Shantanu Gaur. “It’s a battle against our underlying biology and our increasingly sedentary lifestyles. So, it doesn’t matter...
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How the humble barcode helps the NHS save thousands of lives and millions of pounds
For almost 50 years, the humble barcode has been transforming the way we work and live. At the supermarket checkout, every scan captures unique product information so every item can be identified and processed. This is made possible using GS1 standards. And it is so simple to scan — no one ever went on a...
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How tech offers a smart way to shed pounds — and change lifestyles
Losing weight isn’t easy. However, non-invasive tech can help break the cycle of overeating and give access to a clinical team that encourages sustainable lifestyle change. Something must be done about the obesity epidemic, insists Benoit Chardon, Chief Commercial Officer of weight loss solution company, Allurion. “Obesity is an increasing problem around the world,” he...
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GP mental health: why we must recognise the person behind the doctor
GP mental health is an increasingly troubling issue, and we must not forget to think about the people who look after our health. As a GP, I’m often asked what I believe is the biggest challenge facing general practice today. The clear answer for me is protecting clinician wellbeing. Current state of GP mental health...
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How a new platform is making healthcare accessible to all
A new, NHS Digital-approved, multilingual one-stop hybrid care platform that allows its users to book video and online consultations, monitor personal health indicators, and much more right on their devices. Fungai Ndemera, Founder and CEO of CheckUp Health, is filled with personal motivation for improving patient access to primary healthcare. “My father and my father-in-law both...
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Helping to make asthma care simple with a breath test
Asthma misdiagnosis is relatively common, yet one quick and non-invasive test can help with accurate diagnosis and pave the way for prompt and effective treatment for patients. Asthma is a common lung condition causing breathing difficulties for millions of people, but diagnosis can be complicated. Affecting people of all ages, asthma can occur in both...