29 March 2018
Time to overhaul UK healthcare funding?
The UK government and health insurers could learn valuable lessons from other countries, where national healthcare services are funded through statutory health insurance.
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28 March 2018
Burden of chronic lymphocytic leukemia is disproportionately higher in men
The burden of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is expected to grow in both men and women, ages 18 years and older, between 2015 and 2025 in the seven major markets...
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28 March 2018
The seven major markets face the growing burden of age-related macular edema
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive eye condition that causes the patient to gradually lose their central vision, which is used to focus the eye straight ahead.
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27 March 2018
Adolescent depressive episodes are increasing in the US, but treatment is lacking
Data have shown that the prevalence rate of major depressive episodes (MDEs) in adolescents is steadily increasing in the US.
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27 March 2018
An Apple a day keeps the doctor away
Apple’s decision to provide healthcare services to its staff is another instance of large companies taking on roles that typically belong to the state.
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27 March 2018
Diabetes-related complications are major concerns for diabetic patients
Diabetes is a major health issue that affects more and more people each year.
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26 March 2018
Preparing for the unknown: WHO lists “Disease X” as a priority disease
On February 6 and 7, the World Health Organization (WHO) held its second annual review of the Blueprint list of priority diseases.
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23 March 2018
Childhood obesity rates continue upward climb in US
Despite concerted national efforts over the past decade, childhood overweight and obesity rates in the US have reached new highs.
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22 March 2018
Will Uber Health improve patient prescription drug compliance?
On March 1, Uber announced the launch of Uber Health, a platform that allows healthcare organizations, such as hospitals, clinics, physical therapy centers, and senior care facilities, to schedule transportation...
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22 March 2018
Can blockchain technology revolutionise healthcare data sharing?
Blockchain is best known as the data-sharing technology behind cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Etherium. However, there is increasing interest in how they can be used outside of cryptocurrency transactions...
