by Nicholas FeenieSeptember 10, 2024 Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Digital Health, Electronic Patient Records, Telehealth0 comments
NHS Providers urges government to prioritise digital investment to boost productivity
NHS Providers has called for urgent government investment in digital technology as a means to enhance productivity, following the release of a survey involving leaders of NHS trusts. This call comes amid growing concerns about financial pressures and operational challenges facing the health service. The survey, whose results were published on 8 September 2024, painted a stark picture of...Read MoreWeight-loss surgery proves superior to medication in managing hypertension among individuals with obesity
Individuals living with obesity who underwent weight-loss surgery demonstrated better control over their high blood pressure over a one- to five-year follow-up period when compared to those managing their hypertension through medications and lifestyle changes, according to preliminary research. This data is set to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific...Read MoreScientists identify key enzyme connecting obesity and atrial fibrillation offering new hope for treatment
Scientists from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) have uncovered a cellular mechanism that links obesity to atrial fibrillation (AF), a condition affecting over 33 million people worldwide. This breakthrough not only enhances our understanding of the relationship between excess body fat and AF but also presents a promising new target for the development of therapeutic treatments....Read Moreby Nicholas FeenieSeptember 5, 2024 Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health, Obesity and Pregnancy0 comments