(IN BRIEF) Aviva’s 2024 Group Protection Claims and Wellbeing Insight Report reveals that over 2,600 employees received vocational rehabilitation support, with 86% returning to work. The report highlights mental health, cancer, and musculoskeletal claims as key focus areas, with a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 2024 report, Aviva, Cancer, Early Intervention, Employee Wellbeing, group income protection, Jason Ellis, mental health, musculoskeletal claims, Neurodiversity, vocational rehabilitation, Workplace Support
(IN BRIEF) The University of York’s team has secured a £4.5 million Wellcome Discovery Award to extend the Born in Bradford research programme, which will now study 8,000 children and their families in Bradford. Building on the success of the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Better Start, BiBBS Achieve, Born in Bradford, Bradford Institute for Health Research, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, childhood health, cost-of-living crisis, COVID-19, disadvantaged communities., early years interventions, Health Equity, national impact, policy change, research funding, University of York, wellbeing inequalities, Wellcome Discovery Award
(IN BRIEF) A new study from the University of Cambridge has revealed that adolescents with mental health conditions, particularly those with anxiety and depression, use social media differently than their peers. The research shows that these young people spend more … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Media, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged adolescents, anxiety, clinical-level assessments, depression, internalising conditions, mental health, mental health conditions, mood changes, Nature Human Behaviour, NHS Digital, RESEARCH, self-esteem, social comparison, social media, social media feedback, University of Cambridge
(IN BRIEF) Heart Failure 2025, organized by the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the European Society of Cardiology, will take place in Belgrade, Serbia, from May 17 to 20, 2025. The congress will feature over 80 scientific sessions, including Late-Breaking … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Media, News, Science, Serbia, Technology
Tagged Belgrade, cardiology, clinical research, European Society of Cardiology, global healthcare events, healthcare professionals, Heart Failure 2025, Heart Failure Association, heart failure treatment, HFA Young, Immersive learning, late-breaking science, medical education, scientific congress
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine and Hannover Medical School have developed an innovative cardiac organoid model that simulates a miniature, functional heart to test the cardiotoxicity of new medications. Comprising heart muscle cells, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged biomedical research, cardiac organoid, cardiotoxicity, drug development, Drug Safety, Fraunhofer, Fraunhofer ITEM, Hannover Medical School, hiPSCs, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, immune system, induced pluripotent stem cells, macrophages, RNA Therapies
(IN BRIEF) To address the growing issue of battery fires in recycling plants, researchers at Fraunhofer IIS have developed a groundbreaking sorting system that uses X-ray technology and AI to detect hazardous lithium-ion batteries early in the recycling process. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged AI applications, artificial intelligence, BDE, BMBF, circular economy, DangerSort, fire prevention, Fraunhofer IIS, hazardous waste, lithium-ion batteries, LOBBE, plastic packaging, recycling plants, sustainability, waste sorting, X-ray technology
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Fraunhofer IZM, in partnership with B-COS GmbH, are developing a mobile, low-power radar sensor system designed for non-contact patient monitoring. The system enables the measurement of heart and respiratory rates without the need for electrodes, offering … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged antenna design, B-COS GmbH, BMBF funding, Brandenburg University of Technology, clinical trials, ECG alternative, electromagnetic waves, Fraunhofer IZM, health diagnostics, healthcare technology, heart rate, medical radar, non-contact technology, partnership, patient monitoring, radar sensor system, respiratory rate, rural healthcare, sensor development, Thiem-Research GmbH, vital signs
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Fraunhofer TLC-RT and B-COS GmbH have created a biodegradable anti-aging face mask that stimulates collagen production through ortho-silicic acid, offering long-lasting wrinkle reduction. Unlike traditional face masks that only provide temporary hydration, this mask’s active ingredient, … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Anti-Aging, B-COS GmbH, biodegradable face mask, collagen, collagen production, CoSiMa project, cosmetic innovation, Dermatest®, environmental sustainability, Fraunhofer AHEAD, Fraunhofer Institute, Fraunhofer RENACER®, Fraunhofer TLC-RT, Natural Ingredients, ortho-silicic acid, partnership, regenerative therapies, skincare, sustainability, sustainable cosmetics, wrinkle reduction, ZIM funding
(IN BRIEF) Positive results from the Phase III KALOS and LOGOS trials show that AstraZeneca’s Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide/glycopyrronium/formoterol fumarate) significantly improves lung function in patients with uncontrolled asthma, compared to dual-combination ICS/LABA therapy. The trials demonstrate the potential of Breztri … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alberto Papi, asthma, AstraZeneca, BioPharmaceuticals R&D, Breztri Aerosphere, budesonide/glycopyrronium/formoterol, chronic respiratory disease, clinical trials, COPD, global asthma statistics, ICS/LABA, KALOS, LOGOS, lung function, Phase III, regulatory authorities, Sharon Barr, triple-combination therapy
(IN BRIEF) The district of Traunstein is launching a new telemedicine project, led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), to improve healthcare for elderly nursing home residents. The project uses a specially developed telemedicine kit that allows nursing staff … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Center for Telemedicine Bad Kissingen, Chiemgau Stift Inzell, district of Traunstein, Dr. Franziska Hahn, elder care, Healthcare Innovation, Kliniken Südostbayern AG, Kreisaltenheim Palling, Maximilian Leitner, nursing homes, remote consultations, Sebastian Bähr, SenVital Ruhpolding, Technical University of Munich, telemedical kit, telemedicine, telemedicine project, Traunstein, TUM, TUM University Hospital, ZTM
(IN BRIEF) Scientists at the University of Southampton have engineered a new type of super-strong antibody, which could significantly enhance immune system responses in cancer patients. By altering the shape and rigidity of antibodies, the team discovered that these modified … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged antibodies, antibody engineering, Cancer Immunotherapy, Cancer Research UK, cancer treatment, disulfide bonds, immune response, immune system, immunotherapy, Isabel Elliott, Ivo Tews, Mark Cragg, Nature Communications, rigid antibodies, structural biology, super-strong antibody, University of Southampton
(IN BRIEF) The University of Glasgow is leading the innovative FOxTROT 5 trial, which is offering elderly colon cancer patients the opportunity to participate in a groundbreaking immunotherapy study. The trial will administer dostarlimab before surgery, targeting a specific type … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged cancer research, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, clinical trial, clinical trial protocol, colon cancer, deficient mismatch repair, dMMR, dostarlimab, Elderly Patients, FOxTROT 5, frail patients, GSK, immunotherapy, partnership, precision oncology, surgery, UK hospitals, University of Birmingham, University of Glasgow, University of Leeds
(IN BRIEF) The AIMMS initiative, a mentorship program designed to support minority women in academic medicine and health sciences, has proven to be an effective tool in breaking down barriers and promoting career advancement. Developed by the University of Southampton … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged academic medicine, AIMMS Mentoring, Athena Swan, career progression, diversity, Dr. Musarrat Maisha Reza, health inequalities, Health Sciences, leadership, Meena Upadhyaya, mentoring, minority women, Mirembe Woodrow, Nisreen Alwan, PLOS ONE, University of Exeter, University of Southampton
(IN BRIEF) SGS Belgium NV has been officially designated by the European Commission and Belgian Competent Authority as a Notified Body (NB) under the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation (IVDR), EU 2017/746. This milestone enhances SGS’s ability to support … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Belgium, certification, compliance, EU, EU IVDR, FAGG/AFMPS, Geofrey De Visscher, In Vitro Diagnostic, ISO 13485, IVDR, MDSAP, medical device, Medical Device Regulation, Notified Body, partnership, patient care, Regulation, SGS, UKCA
(IN BRIEF) Sidekick Health has secured a €35 million venture debt facility from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its digital health and therapeutics initiatives. The funding, backed by the European Commission’s InvestEU initiative, will accelerate R&D and AI-driven … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI, capital injection, chronic care, Clara Ganslandt, digital health, EU funding, European Investment Bank, Healthcare Innovation, Iceland, InvestEU, investor confidence, partnership, R&D, Sidekick Health, specialty care, therapeutics, Thomas Östros, Tryggvi Thorgeirsson, venture debt
(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has completed the sale of a 50.0% controlling stake in its consumer healthcare division, Opella, to CD&R, creating a global leader in consumer healthcare. Sanofi retains a significant 48.2% stake, while Bpifrance will hold 1.8% and join … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Allegra, biopharma, Bpifrance, CD&R expertise, CDR, consumer health, Consumer HealthCare, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Eric Rouzier, global leader, Healthcare Innovation, healthcare transformation, Julie Van Ongevalle, Opella, OTC, partnership, Paul Hudson, Sanofi, sustainable growth, VMS
(IN BRIEF) Dr. Mumtaz Patel has been elected the 123rd president of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), making her the first woman of Indian descent to hold this esteemed position. Dr. Patel, a consultant nephrologist and educator at the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, consultant nephrologist, Dr. Diana Walford, Dr. Mumtaz Patel, Global Women Leaders Programme, healthcare leadership, leadership, medical education, medical leadership, NHS, PACES examiner, RCP council, RCP elections 2025, RCP president, Royal College of Physicians, University of Liverpool, women in medicine
(IN BRIEF) A new study led by the University of Exeter and University College London (UCL) sheds light on the growing issue of ketamine addiction, revealing significant physical and psychological health problems among users, many of whom are unaware of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged addiction awareness, addiction treatment, bladder problems, evidence-based therapy, group therapy, healthcare professionals, K-cramps, ketamine abuse, ketamine addiction, ketamine use disorder, nasal issues, National Institute for Health Research, pharmacological interventions, physical health problems, psychological symptoms, treatment barriers, UK drug use, University College London, University of Exeter
(IN BRIEF) A comprehensive study by Empa and the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL), funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), has revealed the significant role of urban green spaces in alleviating stress caused … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Empa, environmental impact, green spaces, noise pollution, public health, public health policy, relaxation, stress management, stress relief, Switzerland, urban noise, Urban Planning, Virtual Reality, WSL
(IN BRIEF) Merck has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SpringWorks Therapeutics for approximately $3.9 billion. This acquisition will significantly enhance Merck’s rare tumor portfolio, adding first-in-class therapies for desmoid tumors and NF1-PN. The deal aligns with Merck’s strategy … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged acquisition, biopharmaceuticals, cancer treatments, desmoid tumors, Healthcare Innovation, M&A, Merck, NF1-PN, partnership, pharmaceutical acquisition, rare tumors, SpringWorks Therapeutics, U.S. healthcare
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