Benefits of CBD Oil for Health – What the Studies Tell Us
Here we look at some of the many potential benefits of CBD oil for health and wellbeing, and what we can learn from a range of credible studies from top research organisations. For those looking to use CBD products, we offer some advice on how to choose the best places to buy online or on the high street. Please note: this post is based on information sourced by an online researcher who is not a medical professional. Therefore,...
Artificial Intelligence and Opthalmology – the Present & Future of AI for Eye Health
Here we look at artificial intelligence and opthalmology, with an introduction to AI for eye health including its existing uses in identifying medical issues and potential improvements in future care and treatments. Artificial intelligence is often defined as the theory and development of a computer system able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence. Tasks such as visual perception, speech recognition and...
Escalla eLearning Courses for Healthcare Providers in the UK
Based in North London, Escalla provide a wide range of elearning courses for the NHS and other healthcare providers in the UK. They aim to help NHS Trusts and other organisations to deliver effective elearning in a fast and easy to regulate manner. Their diverse online course content has been developed by subject matter experts and includes modules in the following areas: Infection Control and Prevention Safeguarding or Children and...
6 Tips For Getting Rid of Work-Related Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common ailments in our society. The majority of the population in most western countries will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. In some cases this pain is mild and causes only little discomfort, in more serious cases the pain can be debilitating, seriously affecting a person’s quality of life. Bad posture at work is a common cause of back pain. Keeping your neck in an unnatural position...
Food Poisoning – Causes, Symptoms & Prevention Strategies
The term Food Poisoning can cover a wide range of conditions, from minor illnesses through to life-threatening or fatal infections. Generally speaking, these conditions are caused by ingesting foodstuffs that contain or have been contaminated with a harmful bacteria or virus. For most of us, a bout of food poisoning will result in at most a couple of days of discomfort and with relatively minor symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting,...