Distraction stifles progress

Distraction stifles progress

07 April 2025

Now is the time to double down on equity and inclusion in health, says Professor Shivani Sharma, deputy pro-vice chancellor at Aston University’s College of Business and Social Sciences

AI tool aims to use high street eye tests to spot dementia risk

By Liz Wells 21 January 2025

Data scientists and clinical researchers are working with high street opticians for the first time to develop a digital tool that can predict a person’s risk of dementia from a routine eye test.

Flexible sensor set to improve compression therapy

By Liz Wells 07 November 2024

Scottish scientists have developed a low-cost, flexible device that can help prevent blood clots for patients after an operation.

AI tool aims to spot early signs of dementia from scans

By Liz Wells 27 August 2024

Data scientists and clinical researchers will use brain scans from the entire Scottish population to build a tool that they hope will be able to predict a person's risk of dementia.

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing

£131,208 (Hay 1)

Sefton (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside£131,208 (Hay 1)

RECRUITER: Sefton Borough Council

Head of Service – Adult Social Care Operations

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