The NHS is urgently requesting donations of O-type blood, as stocks have dwindled to extremely low levels due to cyber-attacks on services in London and an increase in demand. Hospital tests to determine patients’ blood types have been interrupted, with many clinicians resorting to using universally safe O-type blood. Disruptions to donations due to summer holidays and hot weather have exacerbated the problem. The appeal also calls for responsible usage of existing O-type blood.
Singapore tackling chronic diseases with wearables
Singapore’s Health Promotion Board is piloting programs with technology firms like Abbott and Google to enhance self-health management. The DigiCoach program targets pre-diabetic individuals using
