Are UK health systems dementia ready? Comparing dementia policy across the four nations of the UK
This report highlights the growing challenge of diagnosing people with dementia in the UK. By 2040 the number of dementia cases is set to rise to 1.5 million as the population ages. The research, sponsored by Lilly, finds that if there is no progress in improving diagnosis rates then over half a million people with dementia will be undiagnosed by 2040, nearly a quarter of a million more than today. Currently an estimated 850,000 people have dementia in the UK, with 315,000 people undiagnosed. The report finds that current dementia diagnosis rates across the UK vary significantly. Without a diagnosis, dementia patients are ...
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - April 23, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Digital health and data Public health and health inequalities Source Type: news
Telemedicine Boosts GDMT Rates for HFrEF in Navajo Nation Telemedicine Boosts GDMT Rates for HFrEF in Navajo Nation
A telemedicine initiative targeting patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction in the Navajo Nation improved rates of guideline-directed therapy by fivefold.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - April 23, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Australia Shares Close Higher, Driven by Tech Stock Strength
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.5% higher at 7683.5 driven by strength in technology stocks, with healthcare remaining a standout sector. The information technology sector rose 1.7%. Iress was the biggest mover, adding 3.2%, followed by WiseTech Global, which rose 2.7%. Energy was the day's…#spasx200 #wisetechglobal #northernstar (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
NCR Says Digital Banking Has ‘Unique’ Small Business Opportunity
Financial institutions have a unique opportunity to bolster the resilience of small businesses by providing tailored financial tools and support, NCR Voyix Chief Product Officer, Digital Banking Doug Brown says in the new PYMNTS eBook, “The Implications of Uncertainty.” Every business, large or…#ncrvoyix #productofficer #ebook #quickbooks #ncr (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
EU threatens to ban TikTok Lite rewards amid addiction concerns
With no effective age verification system in place, the Commission thinks TikTok risks serious harm to children’s mental health with its ‘task and rewards’ feature. The EU has threatened the TikTok Lite app with a ban under the Digital Services Act (DSA) following concerns that its so-called ‘task…#commission #tiktok #digitalservicesact #spain #amazon #paypal #europeancommission #thierrybreton #tiktoklite #spotify (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
BONK Unveils Major Listing Sparking Optimism For EU Users, What ’s Next?
Revolt App has made a significant move by incorporating the BONK token into its trading platform, thereby expanding its cryptocurrency repertoire to include over 150 digital assets. This development opens up trading opportunities for users residing in the EU and other eligible countries, who can…#revoltapp #bonk #revolt #learn #earn #bonkdao #euusers (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Bitcoin Volatility Fear Led to Second Week of Crypto Fund Losses
As the week of the Bitcoin halving closed, a report found that this historical moment for the crypto industry was leading to fear among investors. A CoinShares report has found that digital asset investment products—like spot Bitcoin ETFs and exchange-traded products—have seen outflows for the…#coinshares #ethereum #microstrategy #square #coinbase #farsideinvestor #bitcoinetfs #switzerland #etp #federalreserveboard (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Venezuela ’s Oil Exports Turn to Cryptocurrency to Dodge Sanctions
As a response to the renewed U.S. sanctions, Venezuela has intensified the use of digital currencies in oil transactions. PDVSA, the state oil company of the country, has been integrating cryptocurrency into its payment options for crude oil and fuel exports more and more in recent years with the…#venezuela #digitalcurrency #ustreasury #tether #alexbarnicoat #pdvsa #venezuelan #pedrotellechea #ledgerrollout #dodgesanctions (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Behme departs Crain ’s Chicago after nearly 20 years
Todd Behme, deputy digital editor at Crain’s Chicago Business, has left the publication he joined in September 2004. He spent his first two years at the paper as a copy editor. Behme previously worked as a copy editor at the Chicago Sun-Times and as a copy editor and assistant managing editor for…#toddbehme #behme #chicagosuntimes #businessinsurance #rockfordregisterstar (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Investors Fret Over Interest Rates: Digital Asset Outflows Hit $206M
Bitcoin halving concerns triggered the 11th consecutive week of outflows from the blockchain equities. According to data compiled by CoinShares, blockchain equities experienced $9 million in withdrawals as investors worried about halving the impact on mining companies because it can affect their…#coinshares #bitcoin #singaporean #etp #federalreserve #solana #polkadot #ripple #sweden #switzerland (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
ShiftMed acquires CareerStaff Unlimited to bolster nursing platform
As part of the agreement, ShiftMed will provide services to 1,400 Genesis HealthCare locations. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - April 22, 2024 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
Value-based care strategy company Lumeris secures $100M
The health technology company will use the funds to support the growth of its provider partnerships. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - April 22, 2024 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
Matterport, the Global Leader in 3D Digital Twins, to be Acquired by CoStar Group
SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matterport, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTTR), The spatial data company leading the digital transformation of the built world, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with CoStar Group, Inc., a leading provider of online real estate…#sunnyvale #matterportinc #mttr #costargroupinc #costargroup #matterport #lidar #cortex #apartmentscom #loopnet (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Truist Financial ’s Digital Transactions Leap 13%
Digital channels continue to gain adherents in financial services, as Truist Financial Corp.’s latest earnings results showed Monday (April 22). Earnings supplementals revealed that mobile app users were up 8% to 4.9 million year over year. Double-Digit Gains in Digital Transactions Digital…#truistfinancialcorps #doubledigitgains #digitaltransactions #truist #billrogers #mikemaguire #cfo #truistfinancials (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Now That Country Has Gone Digital, So Has the Corner Office at Some Nashville Labels
When Annie Ortmeier was appointed co-president at Triple Tigers in September, one of the programs she undertook was retooling Scotty McCreery’s online presence. One person, rather than an independent firm, was devoted to the singer’s social media, and in the first six months, his email list…#annieortmeier #tripletigers #scottymccreery #cmt #cmtmusicawards #ortmeier #warnermusicnashville #benkline #vh1 #classic (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
