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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.

Cell division breakthrough reveals a hidden weakness in cancer cells

Researchers have discovered how a natural brake on cell division controls DNA replication, offering a new strategy to target cancer cells.

New UK funding tackles local inequalities in cancer screening

Local communities will benefit from major investment aimed at reducing cancer screening inequalities and catching more cancers early.

Restoring surgeons’ sense of touch with robotic fingertips

Researchers are developing robotic “fingertips” that could restore surgeons' sense of touch during minimally invasive and robotic operations.
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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Growing levels of microplastics contribute to AMR, study finds

New research from Plymouth Marine Laboratory shows that antimicrobial-resistant bacteria colonises microplastics in the natural environment.

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.

GSK and Fleming Initiative launch £45m initiative to slow resistance to antibiotics

GSK and the Fleming Initiative launch six Grand Challenges to combat resistance to antibiotics and accelerate global solutions to AMR.

UKHSA revives Andi Biotic campaign to boost AMR awareness

UKHSA’s Andi Biotic campaign returns to World AMR Week to raise AMR awareness and encourage responsible antibiotic use.

Researchers trial world-first lung cancer vaccine

In a world-first clinical trial, scientists will begin testing a lung cancer vaccine designed to prevent the disease in people at high risk.

New malaria vaccine offers hope for mothers and babies across Africa

An EU-funded project is developing a vaccine to protect women from malaria before pregnancy and save mothers and babies across Africa.

Antibiotic-resistant infections are on the rise, UKSHA warns

UKSHA data indicates that the total number of antibiotic-resistant infections in 2024 averaged nearly 400 newly reported cases per week.

Investigating AMR in wastewater

Dr Amy Pruden and her team emphasise using wastewater surveillance to link antibiotic prescriptions to resistance genes.

Millennials at highest risk of missing cervical cancer screening, study finds

31% of eligible millennials have postponed or missed their cervical cancer screening appointments – 27% higher than average.

Superbugs and conflict: Ukraine’s struggle is Europe’s warning

Henry Skinner, PhD, CEO of the AMR Action Fund, reflects on how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has exacerbated the issue of AMR.

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