Viagra may be linked to reduced Alzheimer’s risk

  • February 8, 2024
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Drug such as Viagra that are used to treat erectile dysfunction may also be associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. These drugs work by dilating blood vessels to allow more blood to flow through and were first developed to treat high blood pressure. The new research does not […]

Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB accredits CHEC Accrington as a system provider of gastroenterology services – Digital Health Technology News

  • February 8, 2024
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CHEC, one of the UK’s first community-based providers of gastroenterology and endoscopy services, has announced its Accrington hospital has been acknowledged as an accredited provider of gastroenterology services by Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB. Working in partnership with the NHS, the addition of CHEC as an accredited provider increases patient choice for people living in […]

Smart earring shows promise for monitoring temperature and stress

  • February 8, 2024
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Researchers in the US have deveped the Thermal Earring – a wireless wearable that continuously monitors a user’s earlobe temperature. In a study of six users, the device outperformed a smartwatch at sensing skin temperature during periods of rest and also showed promise for monitoring signs of stress, eating, exercise and ovulation. Co-lead author Qiuyue […]

Predictive modelling, data dashboards and early warning systems feature in strategic data themes from Somerset NHS – htn

  • February 8, 2024
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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s digital strategy strategic data themes focus on the four core principles of predict, prepare, prevent and improve, setting out planned actions including providing training for staff on predictive modelling, developing tools so that front-end users can create their own data dashboards; and developing early warning systems designed to help reduce risk […]

Rising respiratory illnesses expose children to dual health threats

  • February 8, 2024
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Amid the growing concerns surrounding the declining health of children under five in the UK, a critical and often overlooked aspect is the profound mental health toll on those grappling with long-term respiratory conditions, specifically asthma. For many children dealing with persistent respiratory conditions, the struggle extends beyond the physical. The fear of triggering respiratory […]

Einride partners with Heineken to support electric trucks moving precious beer through Europe

  • February 8, 2024
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Einride has announced it is helping world-renowned brewery Heineken electrify its freight operations between the Netherlands and Germany. Heineken put several electric trucks into operation last month as it looks to deploy Einride’s entire ecosystem across its fleet operations in the future. Einride is an eight-year-old commercial EV startup that continues to hit Electrek’s homepage […]

Orthopaedic manufacturer secures Made Smarter backing – Digital Health Technology News

  • February 8, 2024
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An orthopaedic equipment manufacturer is the latest to secure backing from Made Smarter’s trailblazing adoption programme. Beagle Orthopaedic, a manufacturer of braces, bespoke products and custom fabricated devices, is among the latest wave of businesses to get funding from the government-funded, industry-backed initiative. It means 300 businesses have now received matched funding to adopt technologies […]