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The future of healthy ageingBlogWomen have 19 years of unhealthy life expectancy and men 16 years. With this fact in mind, participants at our healthy ageing workshop explored how personalised healthcare technologies could help people stay healthy in later life. Rebecca Burbidge reports
Moving forward the debate on AI regulationBlogThe new report by the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee sets out recommendations for building trust and confidence in the regulatory framework for AI. Alison Hall examines how far it meets its aims.
Is there a role for genomics in dementia?BlogThe UK annual economic cost of dementia estimated to be £23 billion (almost equalling the combined costs of cancer, heart disease and stroke), yet effective therapies remain elusive. Can genomics help?
Designing technology to support healthy behaviours in older adultsBlogIn this guest blog, Dr Max Western discusses his use of the person based approach to designing digital interventions to support healthy behaviours in older adults.
Heritable genome editing: navigating the red lineBlogPrompted by developments in genome editing technologies, a new report explores the ethical issues raised by the prospect of genome editing becoming available as a reproductive option. But we should proceed with caution, urges Tanya Brigden
Is it time to update our health promotion strategies for breast cancer?BlogCould the benefits of health promotion improve with more personalised approaches?
AI for health: Is there a regulatory gap?BlogIn this article, first published by @DigiHealthLegal, Johan Ordish argues that the most pressing concern for the regulation of AI is not any unique challenge it might pose but rather the gaps that already exist in our laws of liability and medical devices
The new NHS App and patient accessBlogThe NHS App launched this month aims to increase access to services. It could also support delivery of person-centred healthcare, argues Connie Anker
The NHS at 70 and beyond: a vision of the futureBlogOn the 70th birthday of the National Health Service, PHG Foundation’s Director Mark Kroese reflects and explores its future – and how we will continue to help the NHS make use of new scientific applications for better health
Genomics, data, and AI – a perfect birthday gift?BlogAs the NHS approaches its 70th birthday several reports and commentaries are bringing into sharp focus its achievements and the challenges that lie ahead.