Parkinson’s epidemic ‘imminent’, scientists warn
Scientists have warned that a Parkinson’s epidemic is imminent, after research published in the journal JAMA Neurology claims that the world’s fastest growing neurological disorder has doubled in just 25 years, with no signs of it slowing down. Currently there are an estimated 6.9 million people living with the disease worldwide, with the figure increasing […]
Backlash after Budget fails to provide extra funds for social care
Chancellor Philip Hammond is facing a backlash from senior Conservative party members by failing to address growing concerns regarding extra funding for social care. Attempting to hold off a winter NHS meltdown, the Chancellor handed out a £35m bailout with extra £1.6bn scheduled for 2018. However, experts have said that the funding is around half […]
Healthcare analytics/medical analytics market to post 27.3% CAGR to 2022
The Healthcare Analytics Market is forecast to reach $29.84 billion by 2022, from $8.92 billion in 2017, according to analysts at Reports & Reports. That’s equivalent to a CAGR of 27.3% during 2017-2022 driven by the increasing government initiatives to increase EHR adoption, growing pressure to curb healthcare costs, availability of big data in healthcare, […]
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For over 20 years the Care Forum has been helping senior care professionals like you connect with suppliers and solutions providers. The format is simple – we create a series of one-to-one meetings for you based on your own requirements and upcoming projects. No time wasted and no hard sell. The Care Forum 2018 takes […]
Insomnia drug increases risk of death in dementia sufferers
A study by the University of Eastern Finland has found that there is an increased risk of death in people suffering with dementia when a drug to help combat insomnia and anxiety. Benzodiazepines has traditionally been used as a sedative, with researchers claiming the increased risk of death could be as high as 40 per […]
Advanced joins NHS Confederation
Award winning technology firm Advanced has strengthened its ties with the NHS by becoming an associate member of the NHS Confederation. The NHS Confederation is the only membership body that brings together and speaks on behalf of all organisations that plan, commission and provide NHS services. Advanced’s partnership with the Confederation is part of their […]
Mental health detention reaches record high
Figures from NHS Digital have revealed that the number of applications to detain people with mental health issues, dementia or learning difficulties for their own safety are the highest on record. Patients who lack the mental capacity to consent to hospital or care treatment are put through an application process known as Deprivation of Liberty […]
Care home providers paying up to £1k per shift for agency nurses
A report by Scottish Care has revealed that care home providers are paying up to £1,000 per shift for agency nurses to cover rotas – with care providers more reliant on agency staff to fill holes in staffing than ever before. The report claims that a third of nursing posts in care homes are vacant, […]
AR & VR usage set to make a mark in healthcare
According to a new report demand for Augmented and Virtual Reality tech in healthcare is expected to reach $4.9 billion by 2023. That’s up from $769 million this year and represents a CAGR of 36.6% over the forecast period, according to research outfit Markets and Markets. The increasing penetration of connected devices in the healthcare sector, increased investment in […]
Home healthcare market set to boom
The global home healthcare market is expected to reach $364.69 billion by 2022, up from from $239.30 billion this year. That’s equivalent to a CAGR of 8.8%, according to a new report from MarketsAndMarkets. The growth will be driven by the growing geriatric population; increasing incidence of chronic diseases; and rising demand for affordable healthcare delivery […]
