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Gamification App to Support for Blood Donation
2024 27 Jun
Blood donation is a vital, altruistic act that supports public health by ensuring an adequate blood supply for medical emergencies. It is a socially responsible activity that also offers a sense of personal satisfaction and self-care. Despite these benefits, the commitment to regular blood donation can be hindered by uncomfortable experiences,...Read more
How to Harness Generative AI for Future Public Health Challenges
2024 27 Jun
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the vulnerabilities of the public health infrastructure have been laid bare, prompting urgent calls for bolstering our defences against future threats. This renewed focus on resilience has sparked interest in leveraging advanced technologies, particularly generative AI, to not only combat infectious diseases...Read more
Understanding Dual Ransomware Threats in Healthcare
2024 27 Jun
The FBI's recent advisory on dual ransomware attacks has highlighted a concerning trend in cybercrime tactics targeting healthcare organisations. Unlike traditional ransomware attacks that rely on a single strain to encrypt data, dual ransomware employs multiple ransomware tools simultaneously or consecutively. This approach not only complicates...Read more
Back to Basics: Strengthening Healthcare Cybersecurity and Resilience
2024 27 Jun
Healthcare, a sector pivotal to society’s well-being, has been rocked by a series of unprecedented cyberattacks in the first half of 2024. These incidents have not only disrupted operations but also underscored the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures across the industry. In the wake of these attacks, healthcare organisations...Read more
Bridging the Gap in Organ Transplants: Power in Technology, Data & Support
2024 27 Jun
Transplant surgeons continuously grapple with the daunting challenge of organ shortages, a struggle exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Technological advancements and medical research have improved post-transplant survival rates, but these successes have also heightened the organ demand. Innovative techniques and data-driven approaches are essential...Read more
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VKD Annual Conference in Osnabrück and 107th General Assembly
2024 26 Jun
Hospital Reform: Clinic Management Demands Significant Changes The topics discussed at the 66th Annual Conference of the Association of German Hospital Directors (VKD) in Osnabrück on June 25th and 26th were of high importance, engaging the roughly 130 participants. The primary topic was the potential impacts of the proposed major hospital...Read more
European Health Union: Council Calls on Commission to Keep Health as a Priority
2024 21 Jun
The Council is calling on the European Commission to keep health as a priority in its upcoming five-year term. In conclusions approved today, member states acknowledge the work already carried out to improve health policy coordination at EU level, highlight the ongoing challenges facing the EU’s health system, and set out the key areas of focus...Read more
Self-Administered Cognitive Tests Boost Early Cognitive Disorder Diagnoses Sixfold in Primary Care
2024 19 Jun
Study finds the SAGE Test can be used in tight time constraints of routine appointments to improve timely diagnosis and treatment Primary care providers often are the first to identify and evaluate patients with neurocognitive disorders such as mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s and dementia. But diagnosing cognitive problems...Read more
AMA Survey Indicates Prior Authorization Wreaks Havoc on Patient Care
2024 18 Jun
Access to patient-centered care continues to suffer as health insurance companies impose prior authorization barriers on necessary care and substitute corporate policy for clinical decisions that are in patients’ best interest. Turmoil caused by excessive authorization controls leads to serious or life-threatening events for patients, unnecessary...Read more
NHS Continues to Face Record Demand for Services, New Data Shows
2024 13 Jun
NHS staff continue to face significant demand for urgent care, with new figures showing that A&Es in England managed their busiest ever month for attendances in May. New monthly performance data also shows that it was a record April for the number of elective appointments delivered for hundreds of thousands of patients. The latest...Read more
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Accelerating Healthcare Innovation: How to Harness the Full Potential of Digital Solutions
2024 24 May
Exploring the transformative potential of user-centric digital solutions in healthcare, case studies showcase how these innovations drive improved patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and accessibility in healthcare delivery and management. Key Points Prioritising user needs and seamless integration into existing workflows...Read more
The Apulian e-Health Ecosystem: CORēHealth and TOC Interconnection
2024 24 May
In the Apulia Region, healthcare innovation in telemedicine began many years ago through various projects. The National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) provides for interventions to strengthen and innovate the technological and digital structure of the Italian NHS. Therefore, in continuity, Apulia has started the design and implementation...Read more
Unlocking the Potential of AI in the NHS: A Path Forward
2024 24 May
Leveraging the full potential of AI and technology at the NHS and setting out an action plan that maximises benefits for patient care and staff satisfaction. Key Points Harnessing AI to expedite patient access to care and optimise resource allocation can achieve significant improvements in healthcare delivery. AI algorithms...Read more
Transforming Through Data
2024 24 May
Healthcare has recently witnessed a monumental shift propelled by the wide-spread adoption and integration of digital technologies. Digital tools and technologies are transforming care delivery to patients and streamlining processes across all care levels and settings. At its core, digital transformation heralds a new era of efficiency, accessibility,...Read more
Socio-Political Costs of Implementing Precision Medicine
2024 29 Feb
The benefits of precision medicine, the challenges associated with it and the impact of its use on healthcare costs, testing and monitoring, and the inequality in access to healthcare services. Key Points Precision medicine personalises disease treatment and preventive care by taking into account individual characteristics....Read more
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