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AI brain scan model spots strokes, tumours and aneurysms
Researchers at King’s College London have developed an AI model that can detect strokes, brain tumours, and aneurysms from MRI scans, helping doctors make faster, more accurate diagnoses.
New Respiratory Therapy Solutions framework helps patients stay well at home this winter
As winter illnesses surge across the UK, a new national initiative aims to help people with long-term respiratory conditions stay healthier and avoid unnecessary hospital visits.
From promise to practice: Inclusive digital transformation for the NHS 10 year plan
The NHS’s 10-Year Plan aims to transform healthcare by prioritising prevention, personalisation, and integration. This approach, argues John Clarke, must accommodate those who are digitally excluded while utilising technology to empower staff and improve patient outcomes.
First volunteer receives Lassa fever vaccine in University of Oxford trial
The first human has been vaccinated with Oxford’s new Lassa fever vaccine in a major first‑in‑human trial.
New EU4Health projects push digital health forward across Europe
A new wave of EU-funded initiatives launched under the 2024 EU4Health Work Programme is creating a stronger, more intelligent, and more connected digital healthcare service across the European Union.
Legacy asbestos: An ongoing public health risk
Jean C. Pfau and Tracy McNew from the Center for Asbestos-Related Disease address the legacy of environmental asbestos, which continues to pose a public health risk.
NHS staff pay talks needed now as UNISON warns of minimum wage risk
UNISON warns thousands of NHS workers could fall below minimum wage without urgent pay talks as pressure mounts on the Government to act before April.
UK launches National Centre for Neurotechnology and Neurorestoration
The UK launches its first National Centre for Neurotechnology and Neurorestoration in Newcastle to advance cutting-edge treatments and clinical trials for people living with neurological conditions.
Women and heat stress: A silent risk in the climate-exposed workforce
As global temperatures rise, sex-specific vulnerabilities to extreme heat are emerging as a critical blind spot in occupational health policy. Luana Main and Lilia Convit explain.
Navigating modern diabetes care: Technology, challenges and the road ahead
Superintendent Pharmacist James O’Loan outlines the everyday challenges faced by individuals living with diabetes and how improvements in digital health are helping to improve management and care.
Resident doctors to strike before Christmas as pay row with Government escalates
Resident doctors in England have announced strike action from 17–22 December amid a growing dispute over pay, warning that years of real-terms wage cuts and staff shortages are putting the NHS under extreme pressure.
23,000 Covid deaths could have been avoided if lockdown started earlier
A UK inquiry finds that around 23,000 deaths in England could have been prevented if the national lockdown had begun a week earlier in March 2020, highlighting major government failings during the pandemic.
Shaping Europe’s digital present and future
Open Access Government offers an update on the EU’s policy priorities for shaping Europe’s digital landscape and future.
When defining UMN, the EU must not leave phenylketonuria patients behind
Contributors from the PKU community, including patient reps, key opinion leaders, and medical experts, discuss the implications of redefining ‘unmet medical need’ in the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation, emphasising the potential negative impact on patients, particularly those with rare diseases like phenylketonuria.
The UK Government will expand Neighbourhood Health Centres in NHS overhaul
The UK government is preparing to expand community-based healthcare as part of a new plan to cut NHS waiting times, boost productivity, and modernise the system.
What are endocrine disruptors and why should you care?
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are prevalent in our environment. Dr Josef Köhrle, Senior Professor of Molecular Endocrinology and Editor-in-Chief of Environmental Endocrinology, discusses with Lorna Rothery the urgent need for stronger actions to address the potential health risks posed by these chemicals.
Automation is the key to unlocking a decade of NHS productivity
Automation offers the NHS a proven, scalable route to higher productivity, better value and more time for patient care, explain Jo Bowers, Associate Director and James Davies, Head of Digital Productivity at Transformation Partners in Health and Care (TPHC).
Prevention-focused health with genomics
Genomics is positioned as a transformative force in healthcare, promoting a proactive and preventative approach. Ellen Thomas, Chief Medical Officer of Genomics England, tells us about key milestones so far and how genomics could shape future care delivery.
Councils across the UK are expected to get a digital boost with the new...
To modernise local public services, the UK Government has launched GDS Local, a new government unit designed to help councils across the UK to deliver simpler, faster, and more accessible digital services.
The EU has selected 56 projects for €389 million in new CEF-Digital funding
The European Commission has approved 56 projects for funding under the fourth round of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital programme, marking a significant push toward strengthening Europe’s digital infrastructure.
