The European Health Tech Innovation Center (EHTIC), which is being established at the Silesian University of Technology, is a state-of-the-art centre which, in cooperation with leading medical universities, world leaders in technology and with the support of local authorities, will conduct research and implementation activities to improve disease prevention, diagnostics […]
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LSE-Lancet Commission critically considers the UK’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and sets out a long-term vision for the NHS which re-lays the foundations for a better, fairer health and care service. The expert authors make seven recommendations spanning workforce, disease prevention and diagnosis, digital health, and better integration of […]
What are public health sciences and what does a specialist in that field do? How has the pandemic affected the demand for health sciences experts? ITMO University’s Center for Science Communication is launching a new English-language Master’s program titled Public Health Sciences. We spoke to Anton Barchuk, head of the program, about […]
The concentration of oestrogens in the blood affect a woman’s health in many ways. For example, oestrogens contribute to a strong bone structure and help wounds heal more quickly: “When a woman reaches menopause, we see the levels of oestrogens decline and an increase of other hormones, called gonadotropins”, says Kai […]
Researchers from TU Graz, Med Uni Graz and Uni Graz are working on a digital interactive information system that automatically tailors medical content to individuals and their needs. Can this digital medium make predictions about the individual information needs of users, recognize their cognitive abilities, and use this data to […]
The proposed £5.8 million Health Innovation Centre at the University’s Stafford Centre of Excellence for Healthcare Education has been allocated £2.89 million under the government’s Getting Building Fund, which is aimed at helping the country’s economy bounce back from the Covid-19 crisis. The project will see the development of a […]
In a single century, humanity has more than doubled its lifespan. While at the beginning of the twentieth century, life expectancy in Spain was 35 years old, in 2018 it was estimated at 83.5. But will we live longer, better lives? And to what extent will this affect healthcare expenditure? […]
