Thursday 16 September 2021

Technologies such as the internet, smartphones, cloud-based apps, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) methods have changed the way we live. These technologies offer unprecedented access to ...

Obesity is the biggest preventable cause of cancer after smoking in many countries. Research shows that only 15% of the public are aware of the link. Obesity is such the second biggest preventable cause of cancer in ...

Using patient reported outcomes has the potential to transform healthcare, because it empowers healthcare professionals and thereby pharmacists to fully understand what matters to the patient. Patient-centered care is a ...

The cost of medication-related problems has been estimated at USD $42 billion annually. The third WHO Global Patient Safety Challenge – Medication Without Harm – aims to reduce severe avoidable medication-related ...

The Agenda 2030 established by the United Nations places among the goals for Sustainable Development the goal of “achieving universal health coverage, including access to safe, effective, quality and affordable ...

Major new technologies may displace some existing jobs but also generate a lot of new ones. Also, the pharmacy profession will be affected by technology and automation. Different competencies will become more ...

According to the National Library of Medicine, the term “ medical informatics ” is described as a scientific field with a focus on data analyses, dissemination of medical information, and application of computers to ...

As the healthcare landscape continues to transform, the use of telehealth and telepharmacy technology is a critical component to improve quality, reduce costs and improve patient access to care.  Pharmacists as ...