Investment in artificial intelligence is essential for our future health

Investment in artificial intelligence is essential for our future health

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/artificial-intelligence-machine-learning-computers-global-healthcare-malaria-facebook-a8327901.html By Betty Chang Yet investment in AI is dominated by the private sector Artificial intelligence may still be in its infancy, but it’s moving fast. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the data-rich health sector. AI has the potential to provide more precise, personalised care, as well as help us…

This revolution in our understanding of depression will be life-transforming

This revolution in our understanding of depression will be life-transforming

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/apr/29/revolution-in-our-understaning-of-depression-will-be-life-transforming By Edward Bullmore The discovery of genes that are linked to the crippling condition throws up exciting new possibilities for its successful treatment Depression runs in families, we know. But it is only very recently, and after considerable controversy and frustration, that we are beginning to know how and why. The…

NHS preparing to offer ‘game-changing’ cancer treatment

NHS preparing to offer ‘game-changing’ cancer treatment

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/apr/26/nhs-car-t-game-changing-cancer-treatment-immune-therapy By Sarah Boseley Health editor Health service chief calls for affordable access to CAR-T, which modifies immune system to destroy cancer cells The NHS is preparing to fast-track a “game-changing” cancer treatment into hospitals, its chief executive has said, calling for the manufacturers to help by setting an affordable price. Simon Stevens said CAR-T therapy,…

Some antidepressants linked to dementia risk
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Some antidepressants linked to dementia risk

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/apr/25/some-antidepressants-linked-to-dementia-risk By Sarah Boseley Health editor Scientists say doctors should consider weaning patients with depression, Parkinsons or bladder problems off anticholinergic drugs Some antidepressants and bladder medicines could be linked to dementia, according to a team of scientists who are calling for doctors to think about “de-prescribing” them where possible. Tricyclic antidepressants such…

Why focusing on children’s mental health means success in later life

Why focusing on children’s mental health means success in later life

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://news.sky.com/story/why-focusing-on-childrens-mental-health-means-success-in-later-life-11346749 By  Enda Brady, Sky News Correspondent Every £1 invested in mental health could bring a return of £6 for society as a whole, according to new research. Early mental health interventions in UK primary schools could greatly improve life chances for children and generate significant economic benefits, a new report has…