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Are digital twins the future of healthcare?
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London are the latest to join the Ecosystem for Digital Twins in Healthcare (EDITH), which aims to improve...
UCL researchers make an exciting discovery about cervical cancer
Scientists have made an exciting discovery which could lead to a new understanding and treatment of cervical cancer patients.
University College London (UCL) scientists have...
24/7 NHS control centres introduced to prepare for winter
In new plans to tackle the winter season, NHS control centres will open 24/7 to alleviate the pressures on the healthcare system.
NHS control centres...
Streamlined drug delivery system used to fight bone infection
A new high-efficacy drug delivery system has been launched to fight bone infection and bacterial resistance.
Every year, around 700,000 people die due to antibiotic...
Researchers design a rapid test for periodontal disease
University of Birmingham researchers are developing a rapid test for periodontal disease and expect the technology to be used in point-of-care settings.
Periodontal disease,...
New recommendations to improve the health of preterm babies
The World Health Organization (WHO) have outlined new recommendations to help improve the health of preterm babies.
Preterm birth is the leading cause of death...
Stem cell and gene therapy shows promise in motor neuron disease trial
Cedars-Sinai investigators have developed a stem cell and gene therapy combination that potentially protects against motor neuron disease.
Motor neurone disease (MND), also known as...
Lupus Research Alliance awarded $9 million to develop lupus treatments
Three international research teams will receive grants to fund groundbreaking research into new lupus treatments.
Lupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a...
Extraordinary preclinical outcomes for stroke treatment
Newly published scientific studies have ignited renewed hope for a dramatic breakthrough in stroke treatment for patients.
An injectable compound that is currently in a...
New method reduces pain after knee replacement surgery
A new study finds that infusing morphine into shin bone could reduce pain after knee replacement surgery.
A recent study by Houston Methodist researchers found...
Is a smartphone ECG device the future of healthcare?
In the new draft guidance, NICE has recommended KardiaMobile 6L, a smartphone ECG device for people taking antipsychotic medication.
People taking antipsychotic medication often require...
New AI algorithm could cure epileptic seizures
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm that detects brain abnormalities could help cure epileptic seizures.
University College London researchers have developed an AI algorithm as part...
Scaling up at-home and remote digital care
Dr Vishal Shah, GP and Chief Medical Officer at digital health company, Thriva draws on the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and opportunities...
New innovations allow more efficient screening for laryngeal cancer patients
A team of Lithuanian software developers from the Kaunus University of Technology (KTU) have worked alongside medics to develop new technology which could identify...
Predicting effective drug combinations for postmenopausal osteoporosis
A new mathematical model could help clinicians choose effective combinations of medications for postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Postmenopausal osteoporosis occurs when the sudden loss of oestrogen during...
Sage House dementia care model could improve 900,000 UK patient’s lives
Researchers at the University of Chichester are set to review a groundbreaking dementia care model designed by the charity Dementia Support that may enhance...
New discovery provides insight into bone loss diseases
Enhanced treatment for bone loss diseases could be on the horizon as researchers reveal novel insight into osteoclasts.
A research team at the University of Pennsylvania...
Scientists discover how mindfulness meditation boosts pain relief
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have uncovered how mindfulness mediation can effectively reduce pain.
Civilisations around the world have...
NHS unveil world’s first drone delivery service for chemotherapy
The NHS has revealed that it will be trialling the world's first drone delivery service for chemotherapy. This groundbreaking innovation will get life-saving treatments...
Mixed reality technology – the future of medical training?
A University of Cambridge project will potentially transform the future of how medical professionals are trained, utilising mixed reality technology to train doctors and...
