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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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Do opioid medicines truly relieve cancer pain?

Researchers examining data on opioid medicines have found gaps in evidence about their benefits for cancer pain. Read more here.

Unlocking the predictors of obesity treatment and risk

Discover how the IMI SOPHIA project is changing the narrative around obesity care through Machine Learning and federated health data.

Preclinical cancer research boosted with novel approaches and technologies

Discover how the CutCancer Project aims to facilitate preclinical cancer research and new approaches to beat cancer with 3D cancer modelling.

Creating a digital twin to simulate medical treatments

Researchers have assessed the best treatment for a patient with a cerebral haemorrhage by performing the procedure on their digital twin.

Wearable ultrasound monitor can aid rehabilitation from injury

Researchers have developed a wearable ultrasound monitor that can produce information about muscle function during dynamic physical activity.

Researchers identified oral inhibitor to prevent liver inflammation in NASH patients

A new study has inhibited a protein involved in liver inflammation to reduce fibrosis in NASH patients. Read more here.

Increased breast cancer risk in women with false positive mammography result

Women who received a false positive mammography result have a higher risk of developing breast cancer over the subsequent 20 years.

New discovery about chemotherapy drugs could have implications for medical research

A new study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison suggests that chemotherapy drugs may not reach their full potential. Read more here.

AI skin cancer screening as accurate as medical professionals

Discover how leveraging AI for skin cancer screening has comparable accuracy to medical professionals, but not for prescribing treatment.

New 3D-printed tumour model enables faster, cheaper, and less painful cancer treatment

Discover more about a 3D-printed tumour model that will more accurately understand and better treat complex cancers.

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