Some things are constant in the universe. Entropy always tends towards disorder. Taxes always come around. And any article I write about electric trikes invariably draws out all the armchair automotive engineers who chime in with the well-practiced “they should just put the two wheels in the front because it’s more stable!” comments. Well here […]
Skills for Health has unveiled the latest version of its LearnSpace learning management system, which introduces streamlined new licensing and support options: LearnSpace Lite, LearnSpace Core and LearnSpace Pro. The revamped learning management system, which is tailored to the requirements of healthcare sector employers, provides an easy-to-use and intuitive learner experience. LearnSpace Core and LearnSpace […]
Photo by Mikechie Esparagoza on Pexels.com Regulators hate them, saying all the popularity of massive, heavy SUVs runs counter to environmental targets. Paris even slapped some hefty fines on SUVs parking in the city. But European consumers are showing nothing but love for the SUV, in all shapes and sizes. In a new milestone, SUV […]
NHS data management and interoperability company ReStart has appointed former Alcidion and EMIS director Lynette Ousby as its first ever chief executive officer. Lynette will work closely with ReStart’s founder and current managing director Mike Symers, who will become executive chairman as part of a strengthened senior leadership team. Ousby’s immediate priority will be to […]
A Palestinian petrol station attendant stands at empty pumps at a closed petrol station in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, on Nov. 5, 2023. Said Khatib | AFP | Getty Images Oil prices rose Tuesday as U.S. crude production is expected to […]
The world’s largest brain study of childhood trauma has revealed how it impacts development and rewires vital pathways. The University of Essex study – led by the Department of Psychology’s Dr Megan Klabunde – revealed a disruption in neural networks involved in self-focus and problem-solving. This means that under-18s who experienced abuse will likely struggle […]
Workforce and digital expert Dr Jane Brightman has joined the Highland Marketing advisory board to bring a strong voice for social care to its discussions. Here, she outlines some of the challenges and progress the sector has faced since the Covid-19 pandemic, and what should come next in the digital space. When Highland Marketing last […]
If you’ve presented the same arm for every dose of a particular vaccine, you may want to reconsider. Alternating arms may produce a more powerful immune response, a new study suggests. The researchers studied responses to the first two doses of Covid-19 vaccines. Those who alternated arms showed a small increase in immunity over those […]
January is Love Your Liver Awareness month and an expert at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has issued some timely advice about how to keep your liver healthy. The key aim of the month is to put a spotlight on liver disease risk factors and the steps we can take to keep our livers healthy. […]
UK government Science Minister Andrew Griffith has announced a £45 million investment in quantum technology to improve healthcare, energy, transport and more. The projects receiving funding include the development of a high-tech brain scanner using quantum technology, which aims to improve the diagnosis of disorders such as epilepsy and dementia. Quantum technologies have the potential […]
