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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.

New platform aims to transform the study of spinal cord biology

A new platform will create a high-fidelity 4D model of the human spinal cord using advanced bioprinting techniques and patient-derived cells.

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.
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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Quick-Med Technologies: Sustainable antimicrobial technologies for a healthier future

Quick-Med's antimicrobial platforms, NIMBUS and Stay-Fresh, eliminate highly resistant bacteria fast enough to prevent healing interference.

How the livestock sector can tackle AMR for a sustainable farming future

Dr Nataliya Roth of dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition and Health discusses the need to tackle antimicrobial resistance in the livestock sector.

McGill AMR Centre: Tackling the global threat of antimicrobial resistance through collaborative and interdisciplinary research

The McGill AMR Centre emphasises the urgency of reducing the global threat of AMR and highlights some of the Centre’s key work in this area.

AvantGuard’s mission is to combat Candida auris and replace topical antibiotics

Candida auris is an urgent, worldwide threat to human health. AvantGuard has a three-pronged approach to combat that threat.

The Montreal Heart Institute (MHI): A world-recognised cardiology hospital and research centre and the leader in Canada

Clinical research that changes patients’ lives: From genomics and mechanisms to clinical trials and practice.

Advancing sustainable health: PAN Sweden’s plant-based protein initiative

PAN Sweden Research Centre advocates for sustainable health through plant-based proteins to make sustainable food the preferred choice.

Global antibiotic usage rises 21% since 2016, increasing AMR

A recent study reveals fluctuating but significant increases in global antibiotic usage, highlighting the urgent need for action against AMR.

Antimicrobial resistance: Should we be worried?

Valerie Edward-Jones provides insights into the AMR landscape and effective strategies to combat this urgent health threat.

Tackling Europe’s antimicrobial resistance problem with QuantaMatrix’s technologies

Discover how Quantamatrix has developed innovative technologies to help tackle antimicrobial resistance in Europe.

U701V ULT freezer: A welcome innovation for energy-efficient cold storage in life sciences

Ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers play a critical role in life sciences, offering the necessary cold storage solutions for delicate biological materials that require strict...

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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...