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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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New strategy to crackdown on NHS medical waste

The government is launching a major crackdown on NHS medical waste to help divert more resources to frontline care.

New saliva-based prostate cancer test could save NHS £500m

A revolutionary new prostate cancer test, which can be taken at home, could lead to thousands of earlier diagnoses for the NHS.

$7m ARPA-H funding will advance lung infection treatment

Researchers have been awarded up to $7m from ARPA-H to conduct research under the PROTECT project for lung infection treatment.

Antibiotic-resistant infections could claim 39 million lives by 2050

More than 39 million people could die from antibiotic-resistant infections in the next 25 years, according to the GRAM Project.

CanPath: Population-level health research to secure a healthier future for Canada

CanPath works to facilitate health research with a vision that includes creating healthy environments and better data security.

How the medical cold chain defends vital supplies from natural disasters

The medical cold chain plays a vital role around the world in preserving the integrity of temperature-sensitive products, such as vaccines, medications, and biological...

Zinc supplements could help combat the spread of AMR genes

New research highlights how dietary zinc could slow the transmission of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in the gut.

Artificial pancreas revolutionises type 1 diabetes care for thousands of NHS patients

The NHS will provide tens of thousands of children and eligible adults with type 1 diabetes access to an 'artificial pancreas' device.

Columbia Nursing explores views on using AI for mental health care

The new study found that 49.3% of participants considered the use of AI for mental health care and thought it would be beneficial.

Antibiotic pollution is accelerating the threat of antimicrobial resistance

Recent research has revealed alarming levels of antibiotic pollution, primarily from pharmaceutical factories, particularly in India.

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