Dear readers, HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you have all had a colourful start to 2025. I’m guessing that, just like every other year, this will not be a boring one. Some might say that’s a good thing. I am one of them. My year began in a positive way. I have taken up a registered nurse position for NHS Wales and will soon begin work...
READ MOREMy Dear Nursing, We have been together for a long time. It's 30 years now. You met me as a young student and made me a nurse. Here I am, 51 years old, with 27 epic years of work and life experience as a staff nurse. My dear, where has the time gone? We saw and did so much together! A tremendous, enormous amount. They say time flies,...
READ MOREOf the big Budget bet made by the government, one-third (c.£26bn) has been staked in turning around the NHS. While welcome, there is now a weight of expectation for the NHS to deliver. And if the NHS cannot deliver by March 2026, there is a risk that its next settlement might not be so generous. The Budget provides certainty until March 2026,...
READ MOREBeing a Nurse in the War and Then Becoming a War Nurse Dear readers, It’s time for my thoughts from the island. Over the last few weeks, a beautiful and most important song has come back to my mind. I sang along to Pink's 'Dear Mr President', released in 2006. I sang along in the car, shower, and kitchen. I sang the words to this...
READ MOREInterview with Prof. Thorsten Steinberg, Head of Laboratory, Medical Center – University of Freiburg A team of researchers led by Prof. Rolf Mülhaupt and Prof. Thorsten Steinberg at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg has developed a thermoresponsive polymer that enables wound dressings to be removed painlessly and without leaving any...
READ MOREWe all know that artificial intelligence (AI) is a game-changer, and the world of pharmaceuticals is quickly advancing towards incorporating it into the industry. Pioneering advancements in AI are not just transforming how drugs are discovered, but they are also refining treatment accuracy and reducing operational costs across the board....
READ MOREDear readers, I hope this little article finds you well. It has been three months since I last shared my thoughts with you. As you can imagine, a lot has happened in this time, in my professional and private lives (well, that’s life!), but there is one particular story I would like to share with you all today. Last week, I had...
READ MOREBlood-based biomarkers can be used in the diagnosis and treatment of many illnesses, including cancer. Biomarkers, in general, are biological molecules found in blood, other body fluids, or tissues that indicate normal or pathological processes or responses to therapeutic interventions. They may include unusual proteins, enzymes, or normal...
READ MOREDr Leen Kawas Biotechnology Professional and Co-Managing Partner Propel Bio Partners A well-managed clinical trial can help determine a drug candidate’s safety and efficacy. Defining the clinical trial parameters requires consideration of multiple factors, and many strict requirements must be satisfied. Recruiting enough eligible participants...
READ MOREImage Credit: Pexels In recent years, global health has become a topic of growing importance. From pandemics that sweep across nations to chronic diseases that affect millions, health challenges know no borders. Whether it's a viral outbreak or the persistent issue of clean water access, the health of people around the globe is interconnected...
READ MOREIn the realm of European healthcare, interoperability has emerged as a critical cornerstone for enhancing patient care and streamlining healthcare delivery across borders. At the forefront of this initiative stands the European Electronic Health Record Exchange Format (EEHRxF), a standardized framework poised to revolutionize how health data is...
READ MOREImage Credit: iStock When it comes to dealing with stress, men and women often exhibit distinct coping strategies. While both sexes experience stress, their responses to it can be vastly different, shaped by a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors. Understanding these differences is crucial for developing...
READ MOREAn insightful conversation with Hryhorii Dunas, Director of the Halychyna Rehabilitation Center. Every day we see photos and videos from the front lines—feedback from our Defenders. But few people know what a patient’s life is like after an injury. Who is by their side, what hopes do they have, and what do they need? Let’s visit an institution...
READ MOREDeloitte’s external survey explores the drivers and impact of prolonged, unmanageable stress that may lead to employee burnout. Professionals today are undoubtedly feeling the pressure of an ‘always on’ work culture, causing stress and sometimes leading to burnout. Deloitte’s external marketplace survey of 1,000 full-time US professionals...
READ MOREHealthcare needs tech more than perhaps any other industry. Saturated with high prices, a constant demand for more employees, and rife with unanswered questions and unsolved problems, surely medicine stands to gain from new advances in technology. Fortunately, it has. Every day, new technologies come to market that help people in some...
READ MOREGovernance in healthcare is not just about rules and regulations. It’s about creating a framework that ensures patient safety and quality care. As an integral part of healthcare management, good governance shapes the policies and procedures that maintain high standards in medical practices. In this article, we'll explore the vital role...
READ MORELeaders see AI acumen as crucial, but aren’t confident in their personal or organization’s ability to embrace the technology today. In the six months since we first asked leaders about generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) , confidence in the technology’s potential has remained high. According to Russell Reynolds Associates’ most...
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