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Oral semaglutide proven effective in managing type 2 diabetes and enhancing cardiovascular health
A meticulous study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine has delved into the impact of oral semaglutide on patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), highlighting its dual benefits on glycaemic control and cardiovascular wellness. Semaglutide, distinguished as the inaugural oral anti-diabetic treatment specifically for T2D, functions as a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/olive-oil-pouring-from-bottle-bowl-close-up.jpg)
High olive oil consumption linked to reduced risk of dementia-related mortality
Recent research highlights a significant association between high olive oil consumption and a decreased risk of mortality due to dementia, regardless of overall diet quality. This insight comes from a prospective study involving over 92,000 participants, suggesting that an intake of at least 7 grams of olive oil daily — approximately half a tablespoon — is linked with a 28% reduction in the...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/helsinki-cityscape-saint-nicholas-cathedral-market-square-here-is-presidential-palace-city-hall.jpg)
How Finland’s Digital Health Village is redefining healthcare delivery
Launched in 2016, Finland’s Digital Health Village represents a pioneering digital service platform within the healthcare and social welfare sectors. This platform integrates digital care pathways with expert information online, designed to alleviate pressure on traditional healthcare infrastructures and improve service delivery. The initiative has not only met but surpassed its...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/digital-wireframe-handshake-glowing-technology-illustration-ai-generated-image.jpg)
Digital twin technology proves effective in diabetes care and in reducing cardiovascular disease risk
A groundbreaking study has revealed that employing a health application enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI) not only supports diabetes management but also considerably reduces the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). These findings were presented at the annual American Association of Clinical Endocrinology meeting, which took place from the 9th to the 11th of May,...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/html-css-collage-concept-with-hacker.jpg)
by Nicholas FeenieMay 29, 2024 Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health, Electronic Patient Records0 comments
The rising tide of cyberattacks on healthcare systems
The cybersecurity landscape within the healthcare sector is facing an unprecedented level of threat, with attacks growing both in frequency and severity. Notably, Rick Pollack, President and CEO of the American Hospital Association (AHA), described the Change Healthcare cyberattack as “the most significant and consequential incident of its kind against the US healthcare system in...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/girl-lilac-t-shirt-with-phone-her-hands-stands-against-yellow-wall.jpg)
Social media a “powerful” tool for obesity awareness amongst teenagers
Amid the rising global challenge of obesity, particularly among adolescents, there emerges an “urgent necessity” to leverage social media for disseminating scientific knowledge about obesity. This call to action was highlighted by Dr. Antonella Franceschelli, MD, PhD, at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) 2024 in Venice, Italy. Dr. Franceschelli, affiliated with the...Read More![](https://www.contemporaryhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/medical-students-listening-sitting-desk.jpg)