Healthcare

Ahead of the course The Genomics Era: the Future of Genetics in Medicine we take a look at some of the key numbers, big and small, related to history of genomics. 2003 The year that the full human genome was published by the Human Genome Project. It was funded by organisations around the globe and the work was…

“You can make a fresh start whenever you want. Anytime you feel that you are heading for a wall or a dead-end, all you have to do is turn and start walking.” Ex-interior designer Dimitra turned over a new leaf after returning from maternity leave. She lives in Thessaloniki, Northern Greece with her seven-year-old son.…

Ahead of the course Global Blindness: Planning and Managing Eye Care Services, lead educator Dr Daksha Patel of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, discusses the major yet solvable problem of cataract blindness in low and middle-income countries. A blind woman spinning wool by hand in Taquile, Peru. Photo by Thomas Quine on Flickr. Cataract is…

Just 16 years into the 21st century seven new vaccines have already been developed; the success of campaigns to eradicate diseases such as smallpox and polio seems likely; and new drugs are able to massively reduce your chance of getting HIV. It seems that new healthcare advances are regularly in the headlines. But as far as we’ve come, healthcare still…

Ahead of World’s Autism Day tomorrow, in this post Mark Brosnan from the University of Bath discusses some of the challenges and solutions for parents and carers of autistic people, and shares more about the course Smart-ASD: Matching Autistic People with Technology Resources. Over the last few decades awareness of autism has grown. Last week…

Ensure you’re up to date with the latest thinking on key issues in healthcare with these courses from top organisations. Antibiotic Resistance According to the WHO ‘without urgent action, we are heading for a post-antibiotic era, in which common infections and minor injuries can once again kill’. Take action by learning about the challenges and potential…

To help the world combat the Covid-19 pandemic, Alison launched the course Coronavirus – What you need to know. In order to make sure that no one was excluded from accessing possibly life-saving information, Alison committed to translating the course into as many languages as possible. To achieve this ambitious goal, Alison reached out to its community of…

Your immune system is your first port of call in the fight to stave off infection and disease. Keeping it in good condition is important both for individuals and the public at large to stay happy and healthy.To help, we’ve put together a list of top tips on how you can keep your immune system…

According to the World Health Organisation, the global life expectancy increased by 5.5 years (to 72 years) between 2000 and 2016. As life expectancy increases, so too does the pressure on healthcare services and professionals. Medical research advances, the technological revolution of healthcare, and the increased acknowledgement and understanding of mental illness means care has…

Collaborative working has become essential in today’s world and a collaborative approach can bring exceptional healthcare to life.  Collaboration gives organisations an opportunity to meet global healthcare needs faster, while creating a platform to improve the health and wellbeing of people worldwide. Develop your network and expand the reach of your organisation By fostering collaborative…