Transforming healthcare: UCL's miniature scanner provides 3D Imaging in one second
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Transforming healthcare: UCL's miniature scanner provides 3D Imaging in one second

Happy October and welcome back to our weekly newsletter! In the last seven days, there has been significant advances in healthcare, especially from a team of researchers at University College London and within the NHS. In other news, a major cyber attack caused havoc at UK railway stations.

October is also Menopause awareness month. Currently, there are 33 million women in the UK who, at some stage in their life, will experience menopause. It is a life-changing health condition, and one that often is a taboo topic. In this newsletter, you will find an article with helpful resources and information.

Menopause awareness month: Support and information for women struggling

As October has approached, so has menopause awareness month, this is an important time of year to support those navigating menopause.

In this article, you will find helpful information and resources about menopause—an important condition that we all should understand.

Is fizzy drink consumption linked to a higher risk of a stroke?

Recent findings from a global research initiative led by the 爱尔兰国立高威大学 and 加拿大麦克马斯特大学 have revealed the impact of beverage choices and stroke risk.

The study, part of the INTERSTROKE project involving nearly 27,000 participants across 27 countries, shows the association between certain drinks and the likelihood of experiencing a stroke.

Miniature scanner promises game-changing medical imaging

Researchers at 英国伦敦大学学院 have developed a miniature scanner that could transform the way doctors diagnose and manage diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and arthritis.

The technology, called Photoacoustic Tomography (PAT), can capture 3D images in one second.

Potential PTSD treatment for veterans

A study led by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital focused on a specific brain circuit linked to PTSD, revealing future potential therapeutic avenues.

This could be potentially life-changing treatment for military veterans experiencing PTSD.

Welsh and UK governments collaborate to tackle NHS waiting lists

To help decrease the burden of NHS waiting lists in both England and Wales, the Welsh and UK governments have announced a new collaborative effort.

Patients take wearables to heart at NHS trust's pioneering virtual ward

Natalie Duffield of Inhealthcare discusses the advantages of the company’s virtual wards and advanced remote monitoring technologies in enhancing patient care.

Cyber attack disrupts Wi-Fi services at major UK railway stations

A major cyber attack disrupted public Wi-Fi services at 19 key railway stations across the UK, affecting passengers and causing significant inconvenience last week.

Network Rail , which manages these UK stations, confirmed the breach, impacting stations like London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Liverpool Lime Street, Birmingham New Street, and Edinburgh Waverley.

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