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The latest health news from organisations working in the medical science sector to explore and develop effective new techniques for the delivery of cutting edge healthcare.

Groundbreaking £50m UK centre set to overhaul clinical trials

A new initiative aims to accelerate clinical trials of new medicines for improved patient care. Find out more here.

Researchers find promising way to boost immune response to cancer

Researchers used specially engineered multi-pronged antibodies to better activate immune response to cancer-killing T cells.

ShanX Medtech secures €24m to transform 1-hour antimicrobial susceptibility testing

Antimicrobial susceptibility testing from ShanX Medtech promises 1-hour, point-of-care antibiotic diagnostics following a €24m funding boost.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 global targets designed to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030. Our latest health news includes updates from organisations looking to tackle Goal 3 and Goal 10.

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Home testing for cervical cancer could save thousands of lives annually

The initiative aims to revolutionise cervical cancer prevention rates by tackling barriers that keep women away from life-saving screenings.

LPOXY Therapeutics: Delivering oxygen to prevent C. difficile infections

Discover how LPOXY Therapeutics is redefining infection prevention with a novel oral oxygen therapy targeting deadly C. difficile.

Phage Therapy – The opportunity and the challenges

Learn how phage therapy is a promising solution against AMR by utilising highly selective viruses that target specific bacteria.

Gamechanging new cancer treatment delivers hope for UK patients

NHS patients will be the first in Europe to benefit from a ground-breaking, non-invasive liver cancer treatment. Discover more here.

Rutgers Health identifies new trigger accelerating antibiotic resistance

A new study details how bacterial survival and evolution contributes to antibiotic resistance. Discover more here.

UK publishes landmark guidance to boost safe development of phage therapies

UK releases first official guidance on phage therapies, paving the way for safe treatments against antibiotic-resistant infections.

Avantamine: The ultimate solution for global preparedness against pathogens

Avantamine avoids the drawbacks of bleach, making it an effective, safe, and versatile solution for infection control.

The future of sepsis diagnostics

Explore the future of sepsis diagnostics with SepsiSTAT®, offering faster, more accurate detection and treatment guidance.

From crisis to hope: The Becky Mayer Centre’s mission to revolutionise phage therapy

Discover how the Becky Mayer Centre is using revolutionary phage therapy to tackle the global crisis of AMR.

Tackling endocrine-disrupting chemicals that threaten health and fertility

Learn how EU research is uncovering the risks of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and advancing tests to protect women’s reproductive health.

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Leading the way in virtual care: Jewish General Hospital’s trailblazing model for Quebec

Explore how Quebec’s first virtual care programme redefines care, empowering patients and families to heal safely at home.

AI better at predicting breast cancer risk than density monitoring, research finds

An image-only AI model for predicting breast cancer risk provided more precise risk stratification than breast density assessment.

OROT offers Care Everywhere with digital innovations that improve lives

Explore how OROT drives user-centred digital health innovation through collaboration and evidence-based integration.

Researchers identify new tools for early cancer detection and treatment

Researchers have identified how new advances in 3D bioprinting, organoids, and organ-on-a-chip technology can help detect cancer earlier.

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The latest news from the health research sector looking at treatments for a range of common diseases and conditions. 

The link between mycobacteria and red blood cells causing lung diseases

A research team from Hiroshima University has discovered a link between mycobacteria and red blood cells at lung infection sites. What are mycobacteria? Mycobacteria are a...

Novel eye scanner technology targets neurodegenerative diseases

Scientists have developed novel eye scanner technology that has the potential to detect neurogenerative diseases at their very early stages. In a large-scale EU project,...

Revolutionary footwear technology to prevent diabetic foot ulcers

A research team from the University of Texas (UTA) has developed a self-adjusting shoe insole to relieve pressure from diabetic foot ulcers. Diabetic foot ulcers...

Scientists develop novel immunotherapy for colon cancer

A research team from the Dresden University of Technology (DUT) has identified proteins to utilise in a novel immunotherapy for colon cancer. How is this...