Lifesigns

Whether we like it or not, public health challenges are no longer just local, national or regional. They are global. So how can International Standards help?

In this issue we look at where the progress is happening, who's to benefit, and what you (and the healthcare industry around the world) can do about it all. We also investigate some of the most interesting, important and complex advances in healthcare today.

March/April 2016

Lifesigns

So what are some of the issues affecting healthcare? We spoke to a number of experts to get their input on a handful of subjects.

Spotlight

Things you need to know about health-centric lighting

Feeling tired this morning? Blame it on the light. In fact, light impacts our circadian rhythms more powerfully than any drug – welcome to the world of "health-centric lighting"

The effect of light on the body represents a new opportunity to advance the lighting industry.

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About ISOfocus

Published in English, French and Spanish six times per year, ISOfocus is your gateway to International Standards. Whether a multinational enterprise faced with major decisions or a small business looking for ideas, ISOfocus seeks to provide both the kind of overviews that strategic planners need and the little details that can make a big difference.

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Elizabeth Gasiorowski-Denis
Editor-in-Chief of ISOfocus