Healthcare

Healthcare is evolving faster than perhaps at any other point in the modern era.A growing global population is placing pressure on resources, while higher life expectancy stretches our healthcare systems.At the same time, technological and medical advances are altering the way we treat patients.Unlimited – available for just £149 this February – gives you limitless…

The University of Surrey recently joined FutureLearn and this January they launched their first two MOOCs, on Communicating with Diverse Audiences and Ethical Decision-Making in Care. Both courses previously ran as private courses for small cohorts of invited learners and we reached out to Ann Gallagher, Professor of Ethics and Care and lead educator on the Ethical Decision-Making in Care course, to ask…

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…

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 and the technological revolution of healthcare means care has become more complex. Unlimited gives you limitless access…

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…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal condition affecting women in their childbearing years. It increases the risk of diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy, and endometrial cancer. PCOS is a common cause of infertility and it causes symptoms that can be very difficult to deal with, such as acne and hair growth in body…

Karen is a registered nurse working at a school in Wisconsin. She took courses on Coursera to update her medical knowledge and provide the best possible care for her students. “Courses on Coursera helped me realize the breadth of knowledge that’s available and helped me rediscover the love of learning.” 2012 B.C. (Before Coursera) I…

“Everyone has ADHD nowadays, don’t they?” When you talk with the general public about ADHD, one of the first things peoplemention is how common it is “nowadays” and cite figures like 20% of all boys in the USA being diagnosed with ADHD. In the UK, things are quite different. ADHD diagnosis rates are around 1%…

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…

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…