Just in case you were worried that the myriad of adventure-style fat tire electric bikes hitting the market lately wasn’t enough, here comes one more. But the new Ride1Up Rift isn’t just an “us too!” e-bike, it’s got some great features that help set it apart from the rest of the pack. And perhaps most […]
Problems with the brain’s ability to ‘prune’ itself of unnecessary connections may underlie a wide range of mental health disorders that begin during adolescence, new research suggests. The findings may help to explain why people are often affected by more than one mental health disorder, and may in future help identify those at greatest risk. […]
Ben is one of hundreds of volunteer pilots in the US flying people across state lines in their small private planes so they can obtain abortion healthcare. He’s part of an Illinois-based group called Elevated Access that connects pilots with patients. Since the overturning of Roe v Wade in 2022 dismantled 50 years of legal […]
Tesla announced that it is starting to open its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric cars in China. It’s another step toward making the Supercharger network a fully-opened global charging network. The automaker first started to open Supercharger stations to non-Tesla electric vehicles in Europe in 2021. In Europe, it is fairly easy for Tesla to […]
GM and Samsung SDI have announced that they are partnering to build a new $3 billion battery cell factory in the US to power GM’s electric vehicles. It’s a change for GM, which has so far been mostly partnered with LG Energy for its battery cell supply. For the last few years, GM has been […]
First up, let’s take a look at the digital strategy for Hertfordshire and West Essex ICS. HTN covered it in January this year; the document focuses on supporting ICS transformation initiatives with ICS-wide solutions that remain consistent with place needs; making a measurable difference to collective health and care provision across the footprint through common […]
The social biobehavioural research group at University College London (UCL) and social prescribing platform provider Access Elemental, have partnered to support research into social prescribing. The partnership will provide insights into the effectiveness of social prescribing services, helping to address health inequalities and improve access for individuals from different backgrounds across the United Kingdom. Social prescribing […]
By Highland Marketing The NHS is looking for a new chief information officer, and the Highland Marketing advisory board has been considering what should be on his or her ‘to do’ list. Following the merger of NHSX and NHS Digital with the NHS England transformation directorate, and the departure of some high-profile digital leaders, the […]
Tesla has released a rare update on the battery degradation in its electric cars. The automaker claims its batteries only lose about 12% of capacity after 200,000 miles. Battery degradation, which represents the loss in capacity and range over time with increasing mileage, is one of the biggest concerns of new electric vehicle buyers. It’s […]
BT has announced the launch of a new virtual wards programme which will see them partner with health tech specialists offering solutions for virtual wards and virtual care. A range of suppliers will be partnering with BT, from suppliers of smart devices that monitor health conditions such as COPD and heart disease, to suppliers of solutions […]
