• Clinical Pharmacists in Intensive Care in Europe: From Basement to Bedside

      Evidence regarding the impact of the ICU pharmacist demonstrates improved outcomes in ICU patients, with a significant impact on the cost of care. This evidence comes from multiple studies performed in different countries. What happens in Europe at the moment? This article describes clinical pharmacy services in a number of Intensive Care Units...

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  • Precision Medicine

      Precision medicine, also called personalised medicine, involves tailoring medical treatment and interventions to the individual characteristics of each patient. These characteristics may include genetic makeup, molecular profiles, environmental factors, lifestyle choices, and personal preferences. The goal of precision medicine is to optimise...

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  • IoT for Diabetes: More Than Just Glucometers

      Rise of smart devices, telecare, and IoT healthcare apps to facilitate diabetes diagnostics and management.    Key Points   The number of people living with diabetes worldwide amounted to 529 million in 2023.   Internet of Things (IoT) technology has opened many opportunities for simpler and earlier diagnostics, prevention,...

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  • A Net Zero Hospital: The Challenges of Establishing a Net Zero Emissions Healthcare Centre

      Human health is linked to the planet, and climate change poses a serious risk. Healthcare contributes 4.4% to global CO 2 emissions. This article provides an overview of the experience of the Green Hospital project by Fundació Sanitària Mollet (Barcelona), which has successfully achieved the goal of becoming a net zero hospital in direct emissions....

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  • Socio-Political Costs of Implementing Precision Medicine

      The benefits of precision medicine, the challenges associated with it and the impact of its use on healthcare costs, testing and monitoring, and the inequality in access to healthcare services.   Key Points Precision medicine personalises disease treatment and preventive care by taking into account individual characteristics....

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  • Innovation Procurement - Meeting the Needs of Precision Medicine Implementation Challenges

      An overview of the Procure4Health working group for precision medicine and the key areas of focus where innovation could alleviate challenges associated with its implementation.   Key Points Procurement of innovation is about improving public services by adopting innovative solutions to tackle the challenges faced by public services....

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  • Non-Human Partners in Rehabilitation: How Healthcare Can Embrace Human-Machine Systems

      In conventional rehabilitation care, doctors and therapists interact with the patients in a human-human interaction to customise rehabilitation based on an individualised assessment. Human-Machine Systems (HMS) offer accuracy in assessment, monitoring and supportive tasks and contribute to heightened productivity across various fields of...

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  • Enhancing Precision Health with Personalised Wellbeing

      The transformative potential of personalised wellbeing within the framework of precision health. Practical strategies for optimising individual health.   Key Points Precision wellbeing shares similarities with precision medicine while presenting distinct challenges and opportunities. Precision wellbeing recognises...

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  • From Generative AI to Apple’s Vision Pro - How Digital Innovations Are Revolutionising Healthcare

      A conversation with Harvey Castro, author of "ChatGPT and Healthcare: Unlocking The Potential Of Patient Empowerment," about new technologies, what they mean for healthcare in 2024 and what leaders need to know before they can fully embrace innovation.   Key Points By leveraging the power of generative AI, hospital systems can...

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  • KLAS Rankings: Methodology, Criteria and Select Award Winners

      An overview of the 2024 Best in KLAS Awards – Global Software report providing insight on the most effective software solutions in healthcare.   Key Points The Best in KLAS® awards serve as a guide, helping stakeholders easily see the most effective software solutions that elevate the standard of care. The research directly represents...

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