Saudi Oil Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman on Tuesday told market speculators to “watch out,” reiterating his warning that they could face pain ahead. “Speculators, like in any market, they are there to stay. I keep advising that they will be ouching. They did ouch in April. I don’t have to show my cards, I’m […]
The UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has announced its participation at Hospitalar 2023, the largest trade show on healthcare in Latin America. The mission marks a significant step towards raising awareness of the UK’s offer in Healthcare & Life Sciences, positioning the nation as a global hub for innovative solutions and a strategic partner […]
IBS affects an estimated 1 in 10 people in the UK but the road to a diagnosis is long and winding. Now, ground-breaking breath-based diagnostic tests could revolutionise the landscape. It is estimated that at least 12 per cent of the UK population live with IBS. But despite its prevalence, the landscape for diagnosis and […]
People in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have been urged to check their individual risk of type 2 diabetes as part of a prevention campaign. Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week is a joint effort from NHS England and the Diabetes UK charity, which takes place this week (22-28 May 2023). The campaign aims to raise […]
NHS England has shared a case study on digital preoperative assessment (POA) triage at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, reporting key takeaways including a waitlist reduction of 17,003 patients and an 8 percent improvement in theatre utilisation. Building upon increased demand for POA in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and identified shortcomings […]
Climate activists protest outside the Shell annual general meeting at the ExCel center in London, U.K., on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. The protests come as Shell faces a shareholder vote on a measure to increase its climate ambitions following a year of record profits at the company. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — […]
By Daniel Johnston MRes, RN, Sr Clinical Workflow Specialist & UK NHS Clinical Safety Officer Why we need connected care systems Clinicians in every section of the health sector are working as hard as they possibly can after the recent pandemic. With budgetary pressures and widespread staff shortages adding to an already challenging situation, it’s […]
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has released new free guidance around controlling a bleed in an emergency situation, including how and when to apply a tourniquet. The “Get Wise to using a tourniquet: A guide to Haemorrhage Control Pathway” document provides first aiders with simple step-by-step instructions to enable them to quickly administer the […]
Kocho, a food produced using enset, served with honey and red pepper sauce. Mwayout | Istock | Getty Images Earlier this year, shoppers in the U.K. faced a shortage of fresh fruit and vegetables, with some of the country’s grocery stores rationing produce like tomatoes, lettuce and peppers. The reasons behind the scarcity of ingredients […]
A new AI model for diagnosing sleep apnea has been developed by a research team at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. The deep learning model analyses cephalograms, focusing on the tongue and its surrounding structures, which are highly associated with sleep apnea. Based on a press statement, the model was developed using head and neck […]
