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World-first 21-strain pneumococcal vaccine trial aims to protect millions of babies

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute launches an international trial of a 21-valent pneumococcal vaccine to protect babies against pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis.

AI could spot early laryngeal cancer just from your voice

Researchers have shown that AI can detect early laryngeal cancer and related lesions from voice recordings, offering a simple, non-invasive screening option.

Scientists create toothpaste from human hair that could stop tooth decay

Scientists at King's College London have created a toothpaste using human hair proteins that can rebuild damaged enamel.

Mitochondrial transfer enhances immune cell function in lung cancer treatment

Researchers have developed a lung cancer treatment that delivers healthy mitochondria to tumours, boosting T cell activity and improving the effectiveness of cisplatin chemotherapy with reduced toxicity.

Why a cloud based archive makes sense for your digital pathology solution

When Hospital Clínic de Barcelona initiated a project to digitize its pathology department, it anticipated greater efficiency, more convenient access to studies and easier collaboration among care team members.

NHS Cancer Programme awards £14.4M to boost early detection and diagnosis innovations

The NHS Cancer Programme has awarded £14.4 million through SBRI Healthcare to support 16 pioneering projects aimed at improving early cancer detection and diagnosis across the UK.

At-home test offers lab-grade accuracy for covid, cancer, and more

UC Berkeley scientists unveil a powerful new at-home test using nanotech and AI to detect diseases like COVID-19 and cancer with unprecedented sensitivity.

Key discovery unlocks efficient artificial blood production

Researchers discover how chemokine CXCL12 triggers red blood cell maturation, paving the way for efficient artificial blood production.

First human trial of regenerative cell therapy for sensorineural hearing loss approved

The University of Sheffield announces approval of the first human trial testing regenerative cell therapy to treat sensorineural hearing loss, offering hope for restoring hearing function.

NHS delivers life-changing artificial pancreas to young type 1 diabetics

Around 20,000 children and young people with type 1 diabetes in England now benefit from life-changing 'artificial pancreas' technology, recommended by NICE.

Breakthrough molecule discovery offers hope for new motor neurone disease treatments

Scientists have discovered a molecule that could aid the development of new treatments for motor neurone disease, a new study suggests.

5-minute STI test could revolutionise gonorrhoea and chlamydia detection

A revolutionary STI test developed by UK-based Linear Diagnostics, a University of Birmingham spin-out company, delivers lab-accurate results in five minutes.

Innovative VR game supports children’s brain tumour recovery

The National Institute for Health and Care Research Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre is developing a new virtual reality (VR) game to help children rehabilitate after brain tumour treatment.

NHS app launches prescription tracking feature for millions of patients

NHS England has announced that nearly 1,500 high street chemists, including every Boots in England, are now offering live prescription tracking.

28 NHS hospitals to receive advanced radiotherapy technology

New radiotherapy machines will cut waiting times and help 4,500 more patients get cancer treatment faster.

3D heart scan technology saves NHS £9.5 million

New analysis revealed that a 3D heart scan tool that uses AI has sped up coronary heart disease diagnosis and has saved the NHS millions.

NHS to introduce ambient voice technology to speed up appointments

NHS clinicians will benefit from ambient voice technology that cuts admin time and makes appointments more efficient.

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