People in difficult socioeconomic circumstances seem almost inaccessible to health interventions. While they need them the most: their life expectancy is on…
‘The role of artificial intelligence is still limited' Self-learning algorithms can detect tumours or predict which molecule could act as a drug. But a robot…
Doctors can fix a lot, but preventing or delaying disease is better. This often requires lifestyle changes, which turns out to be difficult. Valentijn Visch and…
Health inequalities are increasing, the number of chronically ill people is rising and health issues are becoming more complex. All the more reason to integrate…
Towards Healthy Societies: From resilient governance to digital health solutions Do you want to get to know your fellow researchers and be part of the LDE…
Making society healthier and closing the health gap: that is never going to happen simply by encouraging people to lead healthier lives. An integrated approach…
During the opening of the LDE-BRIN Academy on 31 October, the Bosscha Medal has been awarded to professor Taniawati Supali, Head of the Helminthology Division…
Late October, a delegation of 27 scientists, all working at one of the three universities of Zuid-Holland (in Leiden, Delft and Rotterdam), will be travelling…
‘We must not underestimate the impact that poverty and financial problems have on public health’ The rate of infant mortality is much higher in impoverished…
The health & technology ecosystem of the delta region and beyond will come together on Tuesday 15 November during the Medical Delta Conference 2022. In addition…
