What tech is already doing for our healthcare
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What tech is already doing for our healthcare

This article was taken from: https://www.standard.co.uk/futurelondon/health/what-tech-is-already-doing-for-our-healthcare-a3885911.html By Evening Standard news Here are the ways in which tech can – and is – making a difference There are many ways in which tech can benefit – and is already benefiting – healthcare in the UK. Below, we explore the relationship between the two. But to begin, let…

Mental health: Wait for therapy added to teen’s anxiety
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Mental health: Wait for therapy added to teen’s anxiety

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-44808382 By BBC News When she was 15, Naomi Lea was suffering up to 10 panic attacks a day and self-harming. Struggling with the pressure of social media and anxious about exams, she felt isolated and scared. After calling ChildLine, she left a letter on her teacher’s desk explaining her feelings,…

Don’t dismiss tech solutions to mental health problems
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Don’t dismiss tech solutions to mental health problems

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jul/11/dont-dismiss-tech-solutions-to-mental-health-problems By Daniel Freeman and Jason Freeman There is a desperate shortage of skilled clinicians to treat mental health disorders. Our study shows how virtual reality could fill the gap The words “mental health” and “crisis” now appear to be yoked together. About a quarter of us will suffer from a clinical psychological disorder over…

Rare sex disease Mycoplasma genitalium could become super-bug, doctors warn
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Rare sex disease Mycoplasma genitalium could become super-bug, doctors warn

This article was taken from: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/rare-sex-disease-mycoplasma-genitalium-could-become-superbug-doctors-warn-a3884291.html By Alexandra Richards Doctors have issued a new warning about a rare sex disease which could be the next superbug if not treated properly. Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) presents similar symptoms to chlamydia and is more resistant to antibiotics. It can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and ultimately infertility in women if left untreated,…

Air pollution linked to spikes in hospital and GP visits
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Air pollution linked to spikes in hospital and GP visits

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jul/10/air-pollution-linked-to-spikes-in-hospital-and-gp-visits By Matthew Taylor environment correspondent Study shows poor air quality leads to health problems and ‘should serve as a warning’ Air pollution leads to spikes in health problems and drives up hospital admissions and visits to the GP, according to a new study. The report proves an “absolutely clear” link between poor air…