healthcare Articles
First Time: Nathaniel Hall breaks stigma surrounding HIV
Actor and writer Nathaniel Hall talks to Issy Bolitho about his upcoming one-man play that is set to start an honest conversation about being HIV-positive.
DNA sequencing: a bias against some
Modern techniques in DNA sequencing are becoming increasingly advanced. Wasim Askar looks at how DNA tests are used by states, companies, and people.
Memory loss can be slowed with hearing and visual aids
Research from academics at the University of Manchester has linked the treatment of age-related cognitive decline with aiding vision and hearing
High death rate of discharged mental patients
A study published by the University reveals the high correlation between an unnatural death rate and being recently discharged from mental patient care
Trick or treatment
The placebo effect has been known and studied for decades. This panel discussion dissects placebo in the arts, in research and now it is studied for its implications as a legitimate medicine in the future.
Review: Clod Ensemble’s ‘Placebo’
The internationally renowned performance company, Clod Ensemble, blur the boundaries of art and science, and explore the power of the placebo in their latest production
The NHS’s overworked doctors
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association looks at the negative impact of burn-out of Doctors. The research found that increasing demand on healthcare professionals is having devastating effects on the patient care, satisfaction, and future careers of many healthcare professionals. Receiving funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), […]
Over 200 million NHS ‘medication errors’ per year says report
A collaborative study between the Universities of Manchester, York, and Sheffield, funded by the Department of Health, explores the impacts of medication errors on the NHS and patient health
Copper-coated uniforms could be the new armour against hospital infections
University of Manchester materials scientists have found a way to durably combine antibacterial copper nanoparticles with wearable fabrics, which has the potential to limit the spread of infection in hospitals
Brand-less Beauty
Beauty branding is changing fast — hopefully for the benefit of consumers
Push Doctor launches grant for medical students
Students studying at UK universities can now apply for cash grants from the digital healthcare brand
Preview: MedX Future of Healthcare conference
Manchester healthcare innovation start-up, ReThinkX, is to hold their 3rd annual MedX Future of Healthcare conference on 25th March
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