#Health
Tackling public concerns about 5G health risks
While no proven health risks have been linked to the introduction of 5G technology, the industry must deal with public concerns openly and transparently
Healthcare technology will change lives, eventually
There is some way to go before game-changing technologies are deployed to revolutionise patient care and the working practices of healthcare professionals, but there are encouraging signs of progress
How 5G can revolutionise healthcare
For all the transformative and life-saving benefits that 5G has to offer, a number of obstacles stand in the way of the NHS capitalising on the technology
We’re living much longer, but are we healthier?
Increases in life expectancy will put unprecedented pressure on our healthcare systems. Exploring the science of ageing and our understanding of co-morbidities will be crucial in tackling this ‘longevity trap’
How ingrained bias is harming female healthcare
How unbalanced participation in clinical trials and a basic misunderstanding of women’s health needs have resulted in unequal levels of public care
Integrated care is the future, says NHS England chair
Chair of NHS England Lord Prior tells of his determination to transform the health service as a power for good in an increasingly ailing society
The true cost of white-washed research
Genetics and medical studies have largely over-represented people of white, European descent, which could have huge ramifications for the advancement of health research
Are heart-powered pacemakers the future?
The pacemaker has stood the test of time, but new developments may improve on this life-saving device which has kept hearts beating for more than half a century