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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.
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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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University of Southampton study reveals major global inequalities in cancer research funding

Global cancer research funding is falling, with poorer nations missing out and vital treatments like surgery and radiotherapy underfunded.

Novel therapy for pets with head and neck cancers could now help humans

35% of cats who received treatment had their disease controlled, and the drug will likely be effective for humans with head and neck cancers.

£30m Darlington biofoundry to drive next-gen UK RNA therapies

A £30m UK biofoundry will fast-track next-gen RNA therapies, accelerating new treatments for cancer, heart disease and rare conditions.

UKHSA launches wastewater monitoring tech to catch pandemic threats

UKHSA labs will use wastewater monitoring technologies to detect and identify the genetic material of various viruses. Click to learn more.

NHS expands mobile liver scans to spot liver cancer earlier

NHS mobile liver scans are expanding across England, detecting liver damage earlier and helping thousands access life-saving cancer checks.

New study uncovers potential treatment target for rare lung cancer

A study from the University of Oklahoma has provided a new understanding of LCNEC, a rare and aggressive type of lung cancer.

New hope for glioblastoma multiforme: NuCapCure project targets deadliest brain tumour

Discover how the NuCapCure project is pioneering proton and neutron-based therapies to transform treatment for glioblastoma multiforme.

Invisible shields: The science behind antibacterial coatings

Learn how antibacterial coatings serve as invisible shields, providing a protective barrier against harmful microorganisms.

New NHS bladder cancer treatment doubles survival rates

A new NHS-approved bladder cancer treatment doubles survival rates and offers fresh hope for patients with advanced disease.

Warwick scientists’ diamond magnetic field sensor to transform cancer detection

Researchers at the University of Warwick have unveiled a diamond-based magnetic field sensor that promises to revolutionise cancer detection.

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