‘It’s time the NHS recognised the potential of medical technology’
The NHS is creaking under the strain of an ageing population, a growth in costly long-term conditions and mounting budget deficits
Future of Healthcare 2018
You would be forgiven for thinking the future of healthcare looks bleak in the UK. However, technological advances present a wealth of potential to ease the burden on the NHS and give people more control of their wellbeing. The Future of Healthcare special report, published in The Times, features expert opinion on coping with an ageing population, evolving technology in medical research and Amazon’s move into corporate healthcare. Also featured is the debate on how effective antidepressants are and an infographic on wearable healthcare devices
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Debate: Do antidepressants work?
“Doctor please, some more of these” moaned Rolling Stone Mick Jagger on the 1966 track Mother’s Little Helper as a generation turned on to the prescribed drugs deemed to blunt the corrosive impact of modern life. Fifty years later and 64.7 million prescriptions for antidepressants were handed out in 2016 by doctors in the UK, but debate rages over how effective they are
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The healthcare case for sharing medical data with blockchain
Health services need to improve data-sharing for better patient care, treatment and research outcomes, but whether blockchain is the right facilitator remains to be seen
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Company cover for workplace wellness
Companies are increasingly providing private health cover for employees in a bid to gain flexibility and convenience, while at the same time helping to relieve pressure on the NHS
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The potential un-locker
Should current GP waiting times remain, the average Brit could waste 15 years of their life waiting to see a doctor – far too long to spend not getting better
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Empowering self-care
The ability to understand our own health and make informed choices about maintaining and improving our health has never been greater
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Moving the dial from illness to wellness worldwide…
We are living in a world where people expect access to premium healthcare and the best medical experts, when and where they require it – whether that’s at home or abroad
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Why meaning should drive digital tech innovation
The technology revolution is causing major disruption in almost every industry – and certainly in health and medicine
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More stroke patients to get new lifeline
A life-saving clot-grabbing treatment could soon be made available to more stroke patients in the UK
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Linking patients with medical care
A new online advice and appointments system is reducing pressure on stretched NHS GPs
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High-support rehabilitation needs to be reassessed
Continually reviewing high-support rehabilitation is the only way we can effectively improve patient outcomes, says Dr Tony Romero, chief executive of Cygnet Health Care
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Future of Fintech 2020
What does 2021 hold for fintech? Our Future of Fintech special report, published in The Sunday Times, explores topics on eco-conscious startups, diversity in the industry, helping small businesses, financial literacy and more. The featured infographic looks at SME opportunities for fintech in the changing business landscape.
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Future of Infrastructure 2020
From net-zero to small ports, our Future of Infrastructure special report, published in The Times, explores why reaching net-zero will require a major infrastructure overhaul, demand for electric vehicles, the infrastructure talent pool, and more. The featured infographic looks at which sectors and countries are in need of the most investment to keep pace with the demands of the future
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Legal Innovation 2020
From virtual hearings to legal advice on social media, our Legal Innovation special report, published in The Times, covers how the legal sector is transforming and adapting including legal technology, ‘uberisation’, and more. The featured infographic examines the lack of representation in law firms and why it isn’t only bad for business but also society overall.
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IoT for Business 2020
Our IoT for Business special report, published in The Times, examines what the future holds for IoT, how it can help save water, tech adoption, and more. The featured infographic looks at how different industries are implementing IoT across their organisations.