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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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Role of ADAMTS1 in the development of uveal melanoma

Scientists have demonstrated the role of ADAMTS1 in the development of uveal melanoma, one of the rarest and most aggressive cancers.

Pfizer invested $120m in four clinical-stage biotechnology companies

Pfizer has announced that it invested a total of $120m in four biotechnology companies as part of the Pfizer Breakthrough Growth Initiative.

3D computer simulations identify how proton pump inhibitors can increase dementia risk

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet report that the long-term use of proton pump inhibitors could increase the risk of developing dementia.

New review of the use of Artificial Intelligence in treating and diagnosing brain disease

Italian scientists have examined the use of AI in treating brain disease to determine the value of advanced algorithms in a clinical setting.

New computing technique uses data from CT scans to increase the accuracy of tumour biopsies

New research suggests that a new advanced computing technique, which uses routine medical scans, can allow for more accurate tumour biopsies.

Regenerative medicine in the era of COVID-19

Mike Lehmicke, Director of Science and Industry Affairs at the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine, discusses the alliance’s key focus areas, as well as topics such as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic

World Congress on Public Health 2020: striving for solidarity in health

The WFPHA’s Walter Ricciardi, and EUPHA’s Iveta Nagyova and Dineke Zeegers Paget discuss the major achievements of the recent virtual World Congress on Public Health 2020

Heating tumours whilst they undergo chemotherapy can kill up to 98% of brain cancer cells

According to a new study, heating cancer cells whilst they undergo chemotherapy is a highly effective method of killing them.

Shining a light on Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

SIOP Europe speaks about Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, urging Europe to recognise that paediatric cancer remains an urgent health issue.

EUROSPINE – boosting research, improving spine care

EUROSPINE outlines its mission and how it works to achieves its vision for spine care, and discusses the COVID-19 pandemic.

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