Health Awareness
Innovations in Patient Care Q4 2023
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The importance of regular breast checking and attending screening
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With one woman diagnosed every nine minutes in the UK, it’s vital to highlight the importance of early detection, regular breast checking and recognising the signs and symptoms. Around two-thirds of breast cancers in England are found when a woman detects an unusual breast change and gets this checked...
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Tips for diabetes care: how to avoid insulin degradation in hot temperatures
Discover how heat causes insulin degradation and how to manage it. Don’t let diabetes hold you back. Plan ahead and protect your insulin without worry. The impact of heat on insulin effectiveness often goes overlooked. For people with diabetes, especially type 1, managing insulin is vital. Yet, in cooler climates, hot days or vacations can...
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Why reflux disease should not be dismissed as a minor issue
In the UK, at least 3% of all GP visits are made because of symptoms related to reflux — around 10 million every year. Reflux disease, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a condition which develops when the reflux of stomach contents causes troublesome symptoms and/or complications. It is usually caused by a failure of...
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Taking an innovative approach to long-term conditions, for all
Approximately 26 million people in the UK have at least one long-term condition (LTC), with a disproportionate impact on those in deprived communities. The Health Innovation Network (formerly AHSN Network), supports the NHS to deliver better care for people with LTCs, through innovation. Ensuring regional healthcare systems adopt innovation to reduce health inequalities in their...
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Why COPD is a national concern and how to recognise it
Despite being the third biggest killer in the world, most people don’t know what chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is and wouldn’t be able to recognise the tell-tale signs. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a group of incurable lung conditions, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, which make it difficult to expel...
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How AI is improving heart health diagnoses
Artificial intelligence, once a far-off innovation, is becoming a reality in hospitals. Research we’ve funded is already driving AI development and enhancing diagnosis, treatment and care for heart patients. MRI scans are crucial for diagnosing heart disease, but manual analysis takes, on average, over 13 minutes, consuming valuable time doctors could be spending with patients....
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Why integrated health technology has the power to transform health and social care
Health and social care settings can use integrated technology to reduce their administrative burdens, improve the morale of staff and provide better outcomes for patients. Paul Johnson, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Radar Healthcare, is a big believer in technology — especially when it can be used to create efficiencies in healthcare settings. However,...
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Digital patient portals enable better control over appointments and waitlists
A digital solutions provider is making a difference to hospital waiting lists by making it a whole lot easier for patients to manage appointments and access video consultations remotely. Digitalising healthcare improves efficiencies by reducing wait times and validating lists through patient engagement portals. These facilitate remote video consultations, collect patient-reported data and empower patients...
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Why skin diversity matters and how to care for all skin tones
There are over 10 million people in England and Wales with skin of colour. Western dermatology professionals are recognising the need to address challenges and differences seen with skin of colour. According to the 2021 Census, 81.7% of the population is white. People from Asian ethnic groups made up the second largest percentage of the...
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How AI can speed up diagnostics and unlock better care
Following studies of patients and clinicians, the message is clear from people inside and outside of the NHS: we need to embrace digital tech and cut wait times. Every day, healthcare frontline professionals across the nation are having to make life-changing — or life-saving — decisions. Our mission at BT is to support them and...
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AstraZeneca: Where data and AI impact lives
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases and BioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism as well as Respiratory and Immunology. “At AstraZeneca, we’re using technology, data and AI to transform our company, accelerate our innovative science and maximise the impact...
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Driving diabetes research forward and why it’s so important today
With over 5 million people in the UK now living with diabetes, and millions more at risk of developing type 2, diabetes research has never been more urgent. For more than 85 years, Diabetes UK has been at the forefront of driving diabetes research forward. Our scientists have made incredible breakthroughs — from tackling sight...
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How AI is improving London’s NHS 111 Integrated Urgent Care service
Callers might not realise it, but AI is helping to power London’s NHS 111 Integrated Urgent Care service. It means they get more efficient access to the most appropriate care. How artificial intelligence (AI) will impact our lives in the future is unknown. Yet, there’s no doubt that, if used appropriately, it can enhance the...
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Why AI in healthcare could motivate clinicians and improve patient outcomes
Properly regulated AI is set to transform healthcare. It won’t replace clinicians — but it will reduce their admin burden so that they can spend more time with patients. There’s a misconception about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare settings, says Ben Francis, Deputy CTO of Top Doctors, a data company that develops...
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NHS online GP registration is helping to address patient health inequalities
A national service aiming to make registration with a local GP quicker and easier for NHS patients is breaking down healthcare barriers. The online Register with a GP surgery service, managed by NHS England, is improving access to healthcare across all communities by making the process simpler and more convenient for both patients and GP...
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Chronic insomnia: waking up to the 24-hour reality of patients
The importance of a good night’s sleep to our health and wellbeing has been gaining prominence. However, little is known about chronic insomnia — a serious medical condition with wide-ranging implications. Chronic insomnia is a 24-hour condition affecting patients across the night and day, says Dr Zoe Schaedel. The identification, diagnosis and management of the...
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Digital platform enables seamless and secure communication for hospital staff
In 2023, the NHS’s significant investments in IT infrastructure reflect a commitment to fortify the future of healthcare and access to patient data despite challenges such as staffing shortages and budget constraints. Although improvements in clinical communication have not been a core focus this year, thereare at least three reasons that NHS Trusts should start upgrading...
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Shocking numbers of skin dissatisfaction: how to care for your own skin
There is no one way our skin should look, and the quest for ‘perfect’ skin should instead be a journey to embracing the beauty in our skin’s inherent uniqueness. Our skin’s appearance can play a significant role in our confidence and self-esteem. In a recent Skin Health Alliance survey, a staggering 92% of people acknowledged...
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Melanoma is on the rise: here’s how you can be skin aware
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and is in the top five most commonly diagnosed cancers in the UK, killing 2,333 people per year. Approximately 1 in 36 men and 1 in 47 women in the UK will be diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer in their lifetime. Incidence rates are projected to rise...
