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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.

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.

ShanX Medtech secures €24m to transform 1-hour antimicrobial susceptibility testing

Antimicrobial susceptibility testing from ShanX Medtech promises 1-hour, point-of-care antibiotic diagnostics following a €24m funding boost.
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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Global study highlights inequalities in care for women’s cancers

A study of the three most common types of cancer in women found variations in the stage of diagnosis, type of treatment, and more.

Oxford Uni launches £11m project to revolutionise chronic pain management

Oxford University is leading an £11m EPIONE project to revolutionise chronic pain management through personalised, brain-targeted therapies.

Microsoft 365 Copilot trial delivers major time savings for NHS

The NHS’s Microsoft 365 Copilot trial shows how AI can save thousands of staff hours, boost productivity, and improve patient care

Combined proteasome inhibitors expand treatment options for AML patients

Combining proteasome inhibitors with a second drug that disables one of two backup survival pathways kills AML cells more effectively.

NHS rolls out HIV prevention injection to eliminate transmissions by 2030

NHS England introduces a long-acting HIV prevention injection, cabotegravir, offering a new option for those unable to take PrEP.

REMEDY: Redefining architecture through Engineered Living Materials

REMEDY's microbial tattoos transform buildings into sustainable, responsive ecosystems promoting health and resilience.

New research identifies relapse risk in multiple myeloma patients

Combining DNA profiling with RNA testing significantly improves the ability to identify multiple myeloma patients at risk of early relapse.

Global resistance to antibiotics reaches alarming levels, WHO warns

WHO warns that one in six infections worldwide is now resistant to antibiotics, highlighting the urgent need for global action.

How surgical robots enable life-saving operations from thousands of miles away

Ellie Gabel investigates how surgical robots revolutionise healthcare, enabling doctors to perform procedures from thousands of miles away.

“Too good to be true?” How Q-Field keeps rooms safer from bacteria

Discover more about the revolutionary Q-Field coating, which is designed to act as an antimicrobial for more hygienic surfaces and practices.

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Leading the way in virtual care: Jewish General Hospital’s trailblazing model for Quebec

Explore how Quebec’s first virtual care programme redefines care, empowering patients and families to heal safely at home.

AI better at predicting breast cancer risk than density monitoring, research finds

An image-only AI model for predicting breast cancer risk provided more precise risk stratification than breast density assessment.

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

Researchers have identified how new advances in 3D bioprinting, organoids, and organ-on-a-chip technology can help detect cancer earlier.

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The latest news from the health research sector looking at treatments for a range of common diseases and conditions. 

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Novel eye scanner technology targets neurodegenerative diseases

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Revolutionary footwear technology to prevent diabetic foot ulcers

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Scientists develop novel immunotherapy for colon cancer

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