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Subtle word choices can significantly impact patient-clinician communication, study finds

communication, consultation, diagnosis, language, patient satisfaction, 24 September 2024/in E-News, Editors' Picks /by panglobal

New research highlights how small changes in clinicians’ language can affect patient outcomes, from diagnostic accuracy to treatment adherence.

Antibiotic-resistant infections set to claim millions of lives by 2050, global study warns

antimicrobial resistance, future projections, infection, study, 23 September 2024/in E-News, Editors' Picks, Featured Articles /by panglobal

A groundbreaking analysis published in The Lancet predicts a steep rise in deaths from antimicrobial resistance, with older adults most at risk. The study offers a stark reminder of the urgent need for global action to combat this growing threat.

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Joint Commission International unveils Healthcare Sustainability Certification

certification, environment, equity, JCI, sustainability, 12 September 2024/in E-News, Editors' Picks, Hospital Design, Sustainability /by panglobal

In a significant move towards addressing the healthcare sector’s environmental impact, Joint Commission International (JCI) has announced the launch of its Healthcare Sustainability Certification (HSC) programme. Developed in collaboration with the International Hospital Federation’s Geneva Sustainability Centre (GSC), this new certification is set to become available from 1 January 2025 for healthcare organisations outside the […]

Groundbreaking technique renders skin transparent, opening new avenues for diagnostic imaging

diagnostics, food dye, skin, tartrazine, transparent, 5 September 2024/in E-News, Editors' Picks, Featured Articles, Imaging /by panglobal

Researchers have developed a novel method to make skin and underlying tissues transparent using a common food dye, heralding potentially far-reaching applications for a wide range of medical diagnostics and certain treatments.

New antibody neutralises all known SARS-CoV-2 variants

antibody, COVID-19, immunity, Research, SARS-CoV-2, SC27, 4 September 2024/in COVID 19, E-News, Editors' Picks, Featured Articles /by panglobal

A broadly neutralising antibody capable of protecting against all known SARS-CoV-2 variants and related coronaviruses has been discovered by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin.

Coming out of the shadows: a new era for women’s health?

femtech, funding, gender, Global Alliance for Women’s Health, policy, women's health, 16 August 2024/in Editors' Picks, Featured Articles, Women's Health /by panglobal

The historically overlooked field of women’s health is experiencing a potential renaissance. Sarah Nurgat examines the gender health gap’s roots in research disparities and funding shortfalls, while highlighting recent policy changes, international initiatives, and femtech innovations signalling progress. The author emphasizes the need for sustained momentum and critical evaluation to ensure meaningful improvements in women’s […]

BiVACOR

BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart: First-in-human implantation marks new era in cardiac care

Artificial Heart, BiVACOR, bridge-to-transplant, Texas Heart Institute, 25 July 2024/in Cardiology, E-News, Editors' Picks, MedTech /by panglobal

A groundbreaking titanium artificial heart with a single moving part has been successfully implanted in a patient with end-stage heart failure, potentially revolutionising treatment options for those awaiting transplantation.

Sex and gender uniquely reflected in children’s brain networks, study finds

brain, gender, neurobiology, neuroscience, sex, 17 July 2024/in E-News, Editors' Picks /by panglobal

New research reveals distinct functional connectivity patterns associated with biological sex and gender expression in young children’s brains, suggesting these constructs shape neural development in different ways.

New book calls for compassionate approach to physician mental health

book, Clare Gerada, doctors, mental health, physician, suicide, 15 July 2024/in E-News, Editors' Picks, Mental health /by panglobal

Leading GP Professor Dame Clare Gerada advocates for reform in treating healthcare workers’ mental illness, highlighting alarming suicide rates and systemic issues in the medical profession.

WHO

WHO Europe report exposes industry tactics fuelling NCD epidemic

alcohol, corporates, NCDs, tobacco, ultra-processed foods, WHO, 11 July 2024/in Editors' Picks, Featured Articles, Non Communicable Diseases /by panglobal

A groundbreaking report from the WHO Regional Office for Europe reveals how powerful industries are driving the non-communicable disease crisis across Europe and central Asia. The report calls for urgent action to protect public health policies from corporate interference.

Editors’ Picks

Subtle word choices can significantly impact patient-clinician communication, study finds

Antibiotic-resistant infections set to claim millions of lives by 2050, global study warns

Joint Commission International unveils Healthcare Sustainability Certification

Groundbreaking technique renders skin transparent, opening new avenues for diagnostic imaging

New antibody neutralises all known SARS-CoV-2 variants

Coming out of the shadows: a new era for women’s health?

BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart: First-in-human implantation marks new era in cardiac care

Sex and gender uniquely reflected in children’s brain networks, study finds

New book calls for compassionate approach to physician mental health

WHO Europe report exposes industry tactics fuelling NCD epidemic

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