NIQS highlighted by Health Innovation Leeds
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NIQS highlighted by Health Innovation Leeds

NIQS Tech highlighted by Health Innovation Leeds in their overview of the vibrant healthcare and medical technology ecosystem that is being cultivated in Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire region.

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One million have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes in England
Nicholas Furtak-Wells Nicholas Furtak-Wells

One million have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes in England

Did you know that a staggering one million people in the UK are potentially living with undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes?

Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that around one million of us are living with Type 2 diabetes but are completely unaware of it, which unfortunately puts our health at risk.

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Racial bias in technology

In a world driven by innovation, it is crucial to ensure that technology serves everyone equally. Sadly, this is not always the case and is evidenced by the so-called “racial bias”, which has seen sensor technologies impacting individuals with darker skin tones.

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Type 2 diabetes diagnosis at age 30 can reduce life expectancy by up to 14 years
Nicholas Furtak-Wells Nicholas Furtak-Wells

Type 2 diabetes diagnosis at age 30 can reduce life expectancy by up to 14 years

Research from Cambridge University - supported by by the Medical Research Council, British Heart Foundation, Health Data Research UK and NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre - suggests an individual diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 30 years could see their life expectancy fall by as much as 14 years.

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