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Could Biogen’s new drug be the key to stopping Alzheimers early?
September 1, 2016
The U.S drug company, Biogen, have stated that a trial drug has removed plaques from the brains of patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The small study of 165 people was designed to test the drug on humans and not its effects on the brain, yet the the results have shown that patients […]
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NMC Expands Healthcare System
August 31, 2016
NMC health, one of the largest healthcare providers in the private sector in the UAE has announced a strategic expansion within its home-care and long-term vertical. The company, which has a network of hospitals and clinics across the United Arab Emirates, as well as a fertility centre in Barcelona, has acquired a 70pc stake in […]
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Omnicell Releases New Medication Automation Cabinet System
January 20, 2016
Luke Cloherty, Editor http://www.omnicell.com/Products/Medication_Dispensing/Automated_Medication_Dispensing_Cabinets.aspx An 18-month trial in Northumbria, England has found that significant cost-savings and efficiencies can be made by installing a medication automation cabinet system provided by automated healthcare solutions provider, Omnicell Ltd. In the wake of the Lord Carter review, which highlights the urgent need for efficiencies and standardised savings across the […]
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Horsham Novartis Site to be Replaced with Science Park and Homes
January 12, 2016
Luke Cloherty, Editor West Sussex County Council has announced that a site left vacant by Swiss-based pharmaceutical giant Novartis is to become a science and business park, financed by a major housing development within the plot. Novartis closed its research plant last in 2015, causing a total loss of over 300 jobs. The council said it has […]
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EU-Funded ESMERELDA Biodiversity Project in Initial Stages
Luke Cloherty, Editor EU-funded project ESMERALDA is developing a range of tools, working mechanisms and data for the assessment of biodiversity and related societally beneficial resources in Europe including drinking water provision, food, air and recreation, according to the European Commission. The EC site says “A reduction in biodiversity could affect Europe’s economic health and its […]
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IBM’s New Robot Will Have Applications for Healthcare and the Home
January 7, 2016
Luke Cloherty, Editor Ginni Rometty, IBM Chief Executive, will make a speech tonight at CES 2016 about the company’s new artificial intelligence platform, Watson, which will have applications for the kitchen, the bank, the gym, and the doctor’s office. The company will announce a collaboration with sportswear manufacturer Under Armour to develop a Watson fitness app and with […]
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New Kolibree Toothbrush Combines Oral Health and Gaming
January 6, 2016
Luke Cloherty, Editor The tedium of brushing one’s teeth may finally be over, thanks to a truly innovative toothbrush recently showcased at CES Unveiled. The Kolibree toothbrush manages to combine good oral health and a video game in one. The brush itself looks much like any other, but open the app while brushing and you’ll see that […]
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Nesta Healthcare Event to Showcase the Future of People Powered Health
January 5, 2016
Luke Cloherty, Editor Nesta’s “The Future of People Powered Health” event is to explore and discuss some of the most exciting digital and social innovations set to come in healthcare. The event will, according to Nesta, “bring together senior decision-makers, top industry leaders and policy commentators, entrepreneurs and future-thinking practitioners from across the UK – and […]
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