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AI tool spots blood cell abnormalities missed by doctors
A new AI system can analyse blood cell shapes with higher accuracy than human experts and detect abnormalities often overlooked by doctors.
GSK and Fleming Initiative join forces to fight AMR with advanced AI
GSK is investing £45 m with the Fleming Initiative to launch six “Grand Challenge” research programmes using cutting-edge AI to tackle antimicrobial resistance against pathogens like MRSA, Gram-negative bacteria, and fungi.
Creating a sustainable model for smart digital health systems
David Wyndham Lewis, Health and Life Science Partner at Atos, explores how smart digital health systems can create a sustainable model for future-ready healthcare.
UK Government invests millions of pounds to fuel life science innovation
The UK government has announced a substantial financial boost for the nation's life sciences sector, providing over £74 million in combined government and industry funding to back cutting-edge projects.
UK’s first citizen‑led lead exposure screening in children launches in Leeds
A pioneering study, the Elevated Childhood Lead Interagency Prevalence Study (ECLIPS), has launched in Leeds to screen children aged 1–6 for lead exposure using home-based finger‑prick blood tests, soil and dust sampling, and surveys.
£21 million investment backs new technology to block cyber attacks at the hardware level
The UK government has announced a significant £21 million investment to accelerate the development of new cyber-secure hardware capable of stopping up to 70% of common cyber attacks before they take effect.
EU4Health 2024 launches new wave of projects targeting cancer prevention on early detection
A new set of initiatives, funded under the EU4Health 2024 Work Programme, has begun, continuing to support Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.
Digital Inclusion: Making the NHS Long Term Plan work for everyone
Digital transformation sits at the heart of the NHS Long Term Plan, promising a more connected, efficient, and patient-centred health service. Yet as the NHS accelerates towards this digital future, a critical question must be asked: how do we ensure no one is left behind?
The UK is implementing new cyber laws to protect key services
The UK government has announced new cyber laws designed to strengthen the UK’s defences against cyberattacks on essential services, such as the NHS, water, transport, and energy networks.
New report exposes NHS staffing crisis forcing doctors to “do the impossible”
The Royal College of Physicians says NHS doctor shortages are driving longer hospital stays, bigger waiting lists, and rising burnout.
AI’s next frontier: Turning Asia’s life sciences research power into global health impact
Professor Leo Schmallenbach and Professor Marc J. Lerchenmueller at Mannheim Business School, argue that Asia has become a global powerhouse in artificial intelligence life sciences research.
1 in 5 A&E patients treated in corridors, RCEM research reveals
A new survey reveals one in five patients in English Emergency Departments were cared for in corridors or chairs, a “national shame” that highlights risk to patient safety.
NHS England launches strategic commissioning framework for integrated care boards
The new Strategic Commissioning Framework by NHS England places the pivotal role of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in the spotlight, as they will lead long‑term planning, resource allocation...
New NHS programme boosts health support for Armed Forces community
A major £1.8 million training initiative across English NHS trusts will equip staff to identify and support veterans, reservists and their families, marking every trust as ‘Veteran Aware’.
Paracetamol use in pregnancy not clearly linked to autism or ADHD
A new umbrella review led by the University of Liverpool finds that current studies provide only low-to-critically low evidence linking maternal use of paracetamol during pregnancy to autism spectrum disorder or ADHD in offspring.
Persons with disabilities, belonging on paper and in society?
Millions of persons with disabilities in Asia and the Pacific, particularly children, are legally invisible due to a lack of registration in civil systems. Discover the issues faced by unregistered individuals and how an inclusive Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system can enhance their lives.
The effects of parental imprisonment on children’s education and health
Written by Egil Kjerstad, Research Director at the NORCE Norwegian Research Centre, this article discusses a research project aimed at understanding how parental imprisonment affects children’s education and health.
Youth suicide: An overview
Professor Deborah Winders Davis from the University of Louisville School of Medicine discusses the prevalence, risk factors, and stigma associated with youth mental health and suicide, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness and developing intervention strategies to tackle the critical issues facing young people.
What the digital shift means for the NHS’s digital transformation
As the NHS approaches its 80th anniversary, what opportunities do digital solutions present for transforming health services, including enhancing staff experiences, streamlining corporate services, and improving patient workflows while also safeguarding digital infrastructures and reducing costs?
Saving lives from cardiovascular diseases in Africa
Professor Derek Yellon from the Hatter Cardiovascular Institute at University College London and Professor Mpiko Ntsekhe from the University of Cape Town discuss the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in Africa and the associated treatment challenges.
