Are celebrity doctors and GPs on TikTok helping healthcare or are they contributing to a public trust crisis?
Author: Heather Djunga
Shocking statistics in an advanced world. Maternal and neonatal services in the spotlight.
The UK’s private healthcare sector is experiencing a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and a growing demand for personalised, timely care. This shift is characterised by the rise of virtual GP services and exclusive health memberships, catering for a diverse range of patients seeking alternatives to traditional health systems. The surge in private healthcare usage can be attributed to several factors. A significant driver is the increasing pressure on the NHS (National Health Service), leading to longer waiting times for appointments and treatments. As of early 2023, NHS waiting lists had reached record highs, prompting many individuals to seek…
Radiology is a discipline that has continuously redefined its purpose and scope in response to the changing needs of modern medicine.
Many experts have theorized on the possibilities that Artificial intelligence (AI) holds for the medical profession. However, one area which has left a blazing trail in breaking news reports is the potential that AI has to transform every facet of cardiovascular research and practice. AI and machine learning tools are able to process enormous amounts of data to provide precision diagnoses and treatments, and these same methods can be applied to heart health. Groundbreaking Innovation Welcomes In New Possibilities GE HealthCare recently announced the launch of a pivotal AI-powered tool, Flyrcado. In an official statement given to the media, Eigil…
A nation stands divided in debate as gene-editing IVF clinics pop up on English shores. What’s coming next?
A new way to detect stroken is promising to change much in this devastating disease for humans.
With surgical robots performing over 70,000 procedures in 2024, the NHS enters a new era of smart, AI-assisted operations.
Around 60 clinical trials are currently underway for a new form of treatment which causes ‘tumour meltdown’, according to Chinese scientists. This innovative research has made news headlines and has been called oncolytic virus therapy. The basis for the therapy is in using viruses which have been modified in labs. These are then used to infiltrate tumours, disarming them from the inside-out. Reports have called them ‘hidden assassins’, in that they are able to replicate themselves from within cancer cells, and then explode them as microscopic grenades. At the same time, they are able to cause the release of valuable…
In 2025, awareness around hormone health is rising rapidly, fuelled by an increase in diagnoses, technological advancements in testing, and the influence of celebrities and social media influencers speaking openly about their hormonal struggles. Hormone health refers to the proper balance and functioning of the body’s hormonal systems. When hormones are in balance, the body operates efficiently. However, even slight imbalances can lead to a wide array of physical and emotional symptoms.Key hormones affecting women include estrogen and progesterone, which are vital for menstrual regulation, fertility, and bone health. Testosterone, although typically thought of as a male hormone, also affects…
From diabetes diagnoses to complex pattern recognition, AI is proving more efficient than doctors in some areas.
Healthcare could be changing very soon with a proposed localised Neighbourhood Health Service in the works.
A growing crisis is unfolding across England’s emergency departments, says breaking news reports. The reports allege that patients experiencing acute mental health crises have been left waiting, sometimes for up to three days, before receiving appropriate care.According to a damning report released by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), the number of patients waiting more than 12 hours in A&E for mental health support has increased fivefold since before the Covid-19 pandemic. This marks a dramatic escalation of a long-standing issue in the UK’s healthcare system and raises serious questions about the state’s ability to respond to the growing mental…
When a tech giant gets involved in healthcare, everyone takes notice. The implications far reaching.
Proposed $1 billion cuts to U.S. mental health funding could dismantle vital services, leaving schools, vulnerable groups & public health systems exposed.
Over 400,000 people in England suffer from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), according to a University of Edinburgh study. This figure is two-thirds higher than previously estimated. At the same time, these figures are being compounded by an increasing number of people being diagnosed with Long Covid, which has similar symptoms to ME. Words like ‘invisible’ have been used to describe ME and Long Covid, which the UK ME Association has called a ‘hidden crisis’. The society has announced its commitment to providing expert help to people living with ME and CFS and has added Long Covid,…
Upfront Diagnostics raises $4.3M to bring its revolutionary stroke detection test, LVOne, to clinics, ambulances, and hospitals worldwide.
AI chatbots rise in mental health care, clinicians warn of ethical risks, emotional detachment and real-world harm from unsupervised tools.
The FDA has approved at-home cervical cancer screening kits, offering a more private, accessible, and less invasive way to test for high-risk HPV.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s proposal for the creation of a National Autism Registry has featured across top news sites, ruffling feathers and raising concerns. The proposed registry will be used to gather Americans’ private health data from various sources, including pharmacies, lab tests and wearable devices. Human rights activists have stepped up to oppose the registry proposal, believing it could have negative consequences for the high population of individuals living with autism in the U.S. Reasons For Concern While the initiative aims to support research, it has raised concerns about data privacy and the potential stigmatization of individuals…