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Preventing malnutrition and dehydration in older adults
Dr Anne Holdoway stresses why preventing malnutrition and dehydration among the elderly should be an integral part of patient-centred care.
As we age, our daily...
Health Europa Quarterly Issue 18
Welcome to Health Europa Quarterly Issue 18, which looks at the ever-changing updates and response to COVID-19; covering everything from digital health to gender...
The pharmaceutical industry’s response to COVID-19
Nathalie Moll, Director General of the EFPIA, discusses the changes the pharmaceutical industry has implemented to support the healthcare sector through COVID-19.
The European Federation...
Diabetes care needs to be accessible and affordable
Todd Boudreaux, from Beyond Type 1, discusses the significant disparities in access to medication and care for diabetes patients.
It is estimated that approximately 463...
Behind the mask: examining the evolution and rise of PPE
Alison Margary, British Occupational Hygiene Society, explains why the pandemic's use of PPE should make us re-evaluate disease prevention.
COVID-19 has introduced the acronym PPE...
The power of app-based data collection in our response to COVID-19
Katrina Delargy, of TIYGA Health, explains how app-based data collection can enhance research and public awareness surrounding COVID-19.
The past year has seen unprecedented changes...
Innovations in hydrogel technology are transforming wound care
Using revolutionary technology, hydrogel wound care can help prevent unnecessary infection and heal wounds before they become chronic.
The benefits of employing antimicrobial peptides in...
The PREcisE project: Exploring the impact of glycaemic control
The PREcisE project draws together research to tackle the mother-to-child transmission of impaired glucose metabolism.
The prevalence of comorbidities associated with adult type 2 diabetes...
How can nanofibers aid successful wound healing?
Dr Shahin Homaeigohar speaks to Health Europa Quarterly (HEQ) about the wound healing potential of nanofibrous dressings.
The management and treatment of wounds has become...
Improving care for pulmonary hypertension patients
Lorna Malkin, Editor of Health Europa Quarterly, spoke to PHA Europe about the management and treatment of pulmonary hypertension.
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a rare...
How to support a return to ‘normal’ life after COVID-19
Belgian company miDiagnostics is developing an ultrafast RT-qPCR COVID-19 test which could accelerate a return to international travel.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the challenges...
The benefits of embracing digital technology in chronic pain management
BioWaveGO medical consultant Dr Dominic Hegarty highlights the need for greater access to neuromodulation devices for chronic pain treatment.
The pandemic has highlighted the need...
Sanitisation stands: a weapon against germs and infectious bacteria
The need for hand sanitisers is everywhere. They have become a crucial public health aid.
Sanitisation stands help the fight against the spread of pathogens...
Mona: The AI bedside assistant helping to improve ICU care
Mona is an AI device that acts as a bedside assistant in intensive care units to help reduce administration and improve patient care.
As hospitals...
Investments in innovation to transform the healthcare sector
Matthias Kroymayer, from MIG Funds, explains how the company is investing in a new future for the healthcare industry.
MIG Funds are leading German venture...
The power of technology in preventative care
Alyson Scurfield, TEC Services Association (TSA), explains how enhancing technology in social care could aid more effective preventative care models and empower individuals and...
The wearable device making hand hygiene easy and effective
Adam Sutcliffe, Founder and CEO of Orbel, explains how the company's wearable hand sanitisation device is encouraging good hygiene practices.
Practising good hand hygiene is...
Killing viruses with Wela Group’s new AVAST™ system
The AVAST™ unit has been specifically developed to aid in killing viruses and infection outbreaks across multiple industries.
In response to the ever-increasing demand for...
UVC-BAK dual disinfection heralds a new age of infection control
Dr David McCanna and Jacob Sivak talk to HEQ about how UVC can change the face of disinfection and its environmental impact.
Following the outbreak...
Diversey’s Degragerm 24 Shield: Ensuring residual surface disinfection
Diversey’s Degragerm 24 Shield offers 24-hour disinfection protection from microbial contamination of surfaces.
To achieve optimal levels of hygiene, environmental surfaces and equipment in public...