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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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NHS tests hybrid closed loop technology for type 1 diabetes

NHS England is testing the effectiveness of hybrid closed loop technology on 875 adults and children with type 1 diabetes. NHS England has announced that...

Innovative approaches to improved patient care

The InterOrtho Research Group at Aalborg University Hospital in Denmark aims to develop an entirely new research area of improved patient care through advanced sensor technologies.

Vaccine hesitancy – when emotions trump reason

The University of Nebraska’s Professor Lawrence C Scharmann explores the issue of vaccine hesitancy and the role that education can play in tackling it.

Addressing the key translational challenges of regenerative medicine

Sophie Mountcastle, Science Manager of the UK Regenerative Medicine Platform, describes the current regenerative medicine landscape in the UK.

Understanding the dangers presented by the SARS-CoV2 Delta variant

Professor Sunit K. Singh from the Institute of Medical Sciences at Banaras Hindu University, discusses the SARS-CoV2 Delta variant.

One Health approach: a symphony of effort … a health exigency worldwide

The One Health Initiative’s Dr Bruce Kaplan calls for a worldwide fully-fledged institutional implementation of the One Health approach as envisioned and embraced by many realistic visionary advocates.

Harnessing data for better cancer care

Eduardo Pisani, CEO of All.can International, discusses the cancer organisation’s recently-published landmark report entitled Harnessing data for better cancer care.

Groundbreaking CLEAR study to facilitate electron-based cancer therapy

A novel study conducted at CERN’s CLEAR test facility paves the way for novel electron-based cancer therapy using high-energy electron beams that can be focused onto deep-seated cancerous tumours.

Computer vision with AI may revolutionise IVF treatment

A new study has indicated that the combination of computer vision and Artificial Intelligence (AI) may enhance IVF treatment.

Analysing the effects of long-period space flight on cardiac atrophy

Novel research conducted on mouse models may help to combat cardiac atrophy experienced by astronauts during long-period space flight.

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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

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