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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.

UK accelerates clinical trials with new 2026 reforms

UK accelerates clinical trials in 2026 with faster approvals, innovative reforms, and growing global confidence in life sciences research.

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.
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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The role of AI in predicting and managing disease outbreaks

Discover how AI revolutionises healthcare by predicting and controlling disease outbreaks, and enhancing diagnostic accuracy.

AI enhances analysis of heart scans, saving NHS resources

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking AI method that improves the accuracy and efficiency of analysing MRI heart scans.

Spectrum Blue: Quantum coatings that prevent infection

Rather than treat people post-infection, Spectrum Blue treats surfaces with quantum coatings to prevent infection from taking place.

Swedish life sciences organisations join PRECISEU project to advance precision medicine

Four leading members of the Swedish life sciences community have joined the PRECISEU project to advance European precision medicine.

NIH-sponsored trial of nasal COVID-19 vaccine opens

An experimental nasal vaccine that may provide enhanced protection against variants of SARS-CoV-2 is now enrolling healthy adults in the US.

Study reveals AI models that analyse medical images can be biased

Research has found that AI models take shortcuts when analysing medical images to make a diagnosis. Read more here.

Could AI help detect cancer early?

A new study indicates that doctors may soon be able to use AI to detect cancer in patients, allowing for earlier treatment.

Canada invests $10.7m in AI-enhanced image-guided therapy

A $10.7m investment for AI-enhanced image-guided therapy has been approved under the second iteration of INOVAIT's Focus Fund programme.

Controlling body temperature to fight antibiotic resistance

New research suggests that controlling body temperature could be an effective strategy for curbing antibiotic resistance.

AI alerts can help improve patient outcomes, study finds

Deploying AI intervention to improve clinical care and patient outcomes is a key step in improving clinical deterioration models.

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