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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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Parkinson’s disease stages monitored with smartwatches

Research suggests that widely used smartwatches could be used to monitor Parkinson’s disease stages in patients.

Advanced facilities at Queen’s University will transform cancer research

A $25m contribution is set to significantly advance cancer research at Queen’s University. Discover more here.

Cyclic peptides discovery could develop new antibiotics to fight AMR

Experts at King College London have created a new method to develop cyclic peptides that could pioneer new antibiotics to combat AMR.

Cancer Research UK develop fluorescent dye to aid prostate cancer surgery

Researchers funded by Cancer Research UK have pioneered a fluorescent dye that assists surgeons in prostate cancer surgery.

Preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections

Learn about healthcare-associated infections and the cutting-edge strategies and practices that promise enhanced patient safety.

John Hopkins Medicine researchers develop AI blood test to diagnose lung cancer

Scientists from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have developed an AI blood test that accurately identifies lung cancer.

AI in healthcare is taking over – for the better

Artificial Intelligence is becoming a buzzword around the workforce, but AI in healthcare could be life-saving.

Early signs of dementia detected with AI speech analysis tool

Researchers have developed an AI-powered speech analysis tool that accurately detects early signs of dementia.

Breakthrough in cancer prediction with nano informatics and AI

A recent study has introduced a novel method combining nano informatics and machine learning to precisely predict cancer cell behaviours.

Simple infection control measures could prevent 750,000 AMR deaths annually

Research suggests that over 750,000 deaths from AMR could be prevented annually through existing infection control measures.

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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...

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