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Engaging with patients at risk of developing cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is more often than not caused by a build up of fatty material on the inside walls of the arteries that surround the heart. This build up of material causes the arteries to narrow which restricts the flow of blood to the heart. There are...
Engaging with patients with health conditions that put them at high risk of getting seriously unwell from COVID-19
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways and is caused by a virus called coronavirus. Everyone is at risk of getting COVID-19, however, certain individuals are more likely to become seriously unwell if they contract it. These people are...
Why is adherence to Osteoporosis medicines so difficult?
Looking at why adherence to Osteoporosis medicines is so difficult? One of the biggest problems facing those at the frontline of managing and maintaining those with and at risk of osteoporosis, is ensuring that people adhere to their medication regimes – that...
Looking after your health using digital apps and platforms
Over the last few days the UK has enforced stringent regulations with regards to COVID-19 to keep us all safe. These include: Avoiding gatherings and crowded places, such as pubs, clubs and theatres Working from home when you can Not visiting friends and family in...
Switching to digital focus groups : COVID-19
Switching to digital focus groups: In light of COVID-19 - use our focus group tool to capture the voice of the patient. Talking Medicines can offer immediate digital focus groups where pharmaceutical companies are struggling to gain patient feedback on their...
Our “Data for Good” survey results
We were delighted by the participation & happy to share our results. The survey was run by Talking Medicines with 120 people taking part in March 2020. The results of the survey show that: • Most people use Apps on their phone for managing their personal health...
Can spending time outdoors improve mental health in young adults?
Over the last ten years in the UK, there has been a fivefold increase in students reporting mental health problems. Despite this increase, long wait times and limited access to counseillors are the norm. As a result of this, students must be equipt with...
Why women mean so much to us – International Women’s Day 2020
Here at Talking Medicines we represent the voice of the patient across all genders, races and ages. This Sunday however, it's International Women’s Day so let us explain what women and their data means to us. Women are vital to Talking Medicines as they tend to start...
How we can help you connect with patients at risk of diabetes
Diabetes is a condition that hinders the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin. This results in high blood sugars that can result in serious implications for an individuals health. In the UK, we are seeing more and more instances of this disease...