Combining machine learning and cell engineering for cancer therapies
Scientists are tackling the ‘Holy Grail’ of oncology by combing machine learning and cell engineering to create ‘living medicines’ that precisely target cancer tumours.
Scientists...
Improving HIV testing in Europe
The European Centres for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are calling for better HIV testing across Europe.
The ECDC...
UK could transform cancer treatment with £20m boost for AI research
Top Artificial Intelligence innovators in the UK could help to transform the healthcare industry thanks to a £20m boost.
The Turing AI Acceleration Fellowships is...
Establishing a Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe
The European Commission has adopted a Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe which aims to ensure access to medicines and support innovation and sustainability in the...
Why we need Artificial Intelligence in healthcare now
In this article, Amy Molten, Paediatrician and the Director of Medicine for Buoy Health, an Artificial Intelligence-powered healthcare navigation platform, discusses the vital role...
Advancing understanding of TB and respiratory infections with lung-on-chip
An innovative ‘lung-on-chip’ is providing new insights into the body’s response to early tuberculosis infection and could provide a model for future research into...
Extending the reach of MRI with new portable brain imaging scanner
A new low-cost, compact, portable, and low-power brain imaging scanner has been developed.
The new device, which has been developed by a team at Massachusetts...
Harnessing the power of sound waves for advances in drug delivery
Pioneering new research is harnessing the power of sound waves to deliver drugs – demonstrating how high-frequency sound could revolutionise the field of ultrasound-driven...
European Commission approves contract for potential COVID-19 vaccine
The European Commission has approved a contract with Moderna to secure access to a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
The contract will be the sixth one made...
Millions at risk if adult social care is not prioritised
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has warned millions of people are at risk if adult social care is not prioritised...
Empowering frontline healthcare workers by reducing bureaucracy
The UK Government has announced a new drive to empower frontline health and care staff by reducing unnecessary bureaucracy.
The drive, announced by Health and...
Better air quality in Europe sees fewer deaths but pollution still a problem
The air quality in Europe has improved over the last decade, which has seen fewer deaths linked to pollution, however, a new report has...
Clinical trial explores psychedelic treatments for PTSD in veterans
A company exploring the efficacy of psychedelic treatments for PTSD in veterans has announced the international expansion of its Phase 2A clinical trials.
The Mydecine...
Dealing with antimicrobial resistance during COVID-19
To coincide with Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2020, a new report of case studies has been published that gives a platform to people living with...
Nasal spray clinical trial to investigate prevention of COVID-19 infection
A randomised, double blind trial will be testing the efficacy of a nasal spray to protect frontline healthcare workers against COVID-19.
The spray is the...
AI in healthcare: navigating uncharted territory
David Le Penske, Director of Healthcare and Life Sciences, Digital Innovation, at Insight Enterprises, discusses the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
AI is...
Supporting people and communities through social prescribing
A new report has been launched today that reveals how the NHS can make small changes to better support local communities’ health and wellbeing.
NHS...
Call for UK Government to protect rehabilitation services during COVID-19
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has called on the Government to protect staff working in rehabilitation services from redeployment and to provide...
COVID-19: understanding the aerodynamics of infectious disease
Countries across the globe have implemented measures such as social distancing and mask wearing in order to reduce COVID-19 transmission, but as the weather...
Mammography screening srill vital for reducing breast cancer deaths
The NHS mammography Breast Screening Programme is still effective at reducing breast cancer-related death in England, according to a new study.
Led by the Queen...