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Hospital VIHrtual is a safe and effective tool for HIV patients

The Hospital Cl-nic of Barcelona presented today the results of the telemedicine program "Hospital VIHrtual", coordinated by Dr. Felipe Garcia and Dr. Agata Le-n, from the Hospital Cl-nic Service of Infectious Diseases directed by Dr. Josep M - Gatell.

15 Mar 2011

Innovative interprofessional training for students can improve healthcare for patients

The University of Leicester, De Montfort University and University of Northampton are celebrating a major milestone in innovative interprofessional training for health and social care students, which will lead to improved healthcare for patients.

9 Mar 2011

GRACE model improves health and reduces Medicare costs in high risk seniors

The March 2011 issue of the journal Heath Affairs highlights an evidence-based model of geriatric care management developed, implemented and tested by researchers and clinicians from Indiana University, the Regenstrief Institute and Wishard Health Services.

9 Mar 2011

New report identifies key aspects of outstanding leadership in adult social care

Strong Leadership and management are essential to providing good adult social care and a new report from the National Skills Academy for Social Care and the Work Foundation published today identifies the key aspects of outstanding leadership. The report comes as the Academy formally launches a sector-wide consultation on the development of a future leadership strategy.

25 Feb 2011

Professor Rosser to focus on importance of nurse education at BU on 23 March

Bournemouth University Professor of Nursing, Elizabeth Rosser, will focus on the importance of education in the future of the nursing profession when she delivers her Professorial Inaugural Lecture at BU on 23 March.

14 Feb 2011

Scientists awarded grant to study microbiology of Cystic Fibrosis pulmonary infection

Scientists at Queen's University Belfast have begun work into improving the lives of thousands of Cystic Fibrosis sufferers thanks to the award of a -1.74 million US-Ireland Research and Development Partnership grant.

4 Feb 2011

Queen's awarded £1.74 million grant to study microbiology of Cystic Fibrosis pulmonary infection

Scientists at Queen's University Belfast have begun work into improving the lives of thousands of Cystic Fibrosis sufferers thanks to the award of a £1.74 million US-Ireland Research and Development Partnership grant.

4 Feb 2011

NHS reforms & proposed spending questioned

According to John Appleby, Chief Economist at the King’s Fund, deaths from heart attacks and cancer in the UK are falling despite lower spending on health than in countries such as France. This, he said calls attention to the Government’s claim that poor outcomes justify a £1.4 billion restructuring of the NHS that will pass control of budgets from managers to GPs. He said, “Comparing health outcomes across countries is complex and not simply down to healthcare spending, but these trends must challenge one of the government’s key justifications for reforming the NHS.”

27 Jan 2011

IRIS International places 40 iQ200 Elite Automated Urine Microscopy Analyzers in Mexico in 2010

IRIS International, Inc., a leading manufacturer of automated in-vitro diagnostics systems and consumables, and a provider of high value personalized diagnostics testing services through its CLIA certified molecular diagnostics laboratory,has begun to significantly penetrate the Mexican healthcare market with the initial placement in 2010 of 40 iQ®200 Elite™ Automated Urine Microscopy Analyzers within one of the largest social security healthcare systems in Mexico.

25 Jan 2011

Adult Social Care can become more environmentally sustainable, says study

New research from the Institute for Sustainability, Health and Environment (ISHE) at the University of the West of England, shows that Adult Social Care can become more environmentally sustainable, more economical and still meet social objectives, with the right policies and strategies in place.

11 Jan 2011

New book on ageing, health and pensions in Europe

This newly published book "Ageing, Health and Pensions in Europe: An Economic and Social Policy Perspective" presents an engaging overview of the future research challenges for economists and other social scientists concerning population ageing, pensions, health and social care in Europe.

3 Dec 2010

Innovative new roles and occupations in health sector of the future

Innovative new roles and occupations that could possibly emerge in the health sector of the future are explored in a new working paper published today by Skills for Health.

23 Nov 2010

NHS needs £20bn of efficiency savings

Britain’s NHS would become one of only two government departments not to face budget cuts in the latest spending review. However some key features have been removed. This includes one-week wait for cancer diagnosis and free prescriptions for people with long-term illnesses.

20 Oct 2010

Researchers investigate statin drugs to treat lung disease

Researchers at Queen's University Belfast are investigating a potential new treatment for lung disease that could save many lives each year. The research team is studying how statins, drugs which are commonly used to treat high cholesterol, can be used to treat lung disease.

13 Oct 2010

ADI releases World Alzheimer Report 2010

The World Alzheimer Report 2010 was released today to mark World Alzheimer's Day and heighten awareness of the global economic impact of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

21 Sep 2010

Global dementia costs hit $604 billion: World Alzheimer Report 2010

The total estimated worldwide costs of dementia are $604 billion in 2010, according to the newly released World Alzheimer Report 2010, The Global Economic Impact of Dementia from Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI), a London based, nonprofit, international federation of 73 national Alzheimer organizations, including the Alzheimer's Association (U.S.).

21 Sep 2010

Global action needed to address 'most significant health crisis of the 21st century'

A landmark report on the Global Economic Impact of Dementia finds that Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are exacting a massive toll on the global economy, with the problem set to accelerate in coming years. The World Alzheimer Report 2010 - issued on World Alzheimer's Day by Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) - provides the most current and comprehensive global picture of the economic and social costs of the illness.

21 Sep 2010

Survey reveals 72% of people over age of 65 do not feel old

There is a sharp contrast between people's positive attitudes towards growing old and their preparedness according to the results of a new international survey, Bupa Health Pulse 2010, published today by Bupa Health Dialog.

17 Sep 2010

Geron, UCS collaborate to develop hESC-derived chondrocytes for cartilage damage, joint disease treatment

Geron Corporation today announced that the company has entered into a collaboration with University Campus Suffolk (UCS) in the U.K. to develop human embryonic stem cell-derived chondrocytes for the treatment of cartilage damage and joint disease.

13 Sep 2010

Illegal drug usage in older people reduces quality of life: Research

Health and social services are facing a new challenge, as many illicit drug users get older and face chronic health problems and a reduced quality of life. That is one of the key findings of research published in the September issue of the Journal of Advanced Nursing.

9 Sep 2010