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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.

British Medical Association say NHS “already under immense pressure”

The British Medical Association (BMA) today (7 July) responded to UK 'unlockdown' plans - labelling the suspension of all protective measures as "incoherent", with the NHS under "immense pressure".

Biobanks to support medical research focus

With the current focus on public health worldwide, Arthur Goudena, Marketing Manager of PHC Europe, explains how one of Europe’s leading biobanks plays a growing role in supporting medical research.

SAGE report: More infections will increase ethnic minority COVID deaths

SAGE say the UK Governments' plans to lift all social distancing measures on 19 July are too much - they believe a rise in infections will increase ethnic minority COVID deaths.

Oxford University launch clinical trial for HIV vaccine

The team will have results to discuss in April, 2022 - they nurse the hope that this HIV vaccine could stop different geographical strains, after 40 years of no cure.

UK study says saRNA COVID vaccines work in 87% of people

While mRNA is now well-connected to Pfizer or Moderna, saRNA is a more obscure, early-stage vaccine technology - now, scientists in the UK have data suggesting that saRNA COVID vaccines could work well for most people.

UK study says safe to mix Pfizer and AstraZeneca doses

A study released yesterday (28 June) found that it would be safe to mix Pfizer and AstraZeneca doses, which could speed up UK vaccine roll-out if adopted.

Indiana team explores nanoparticle cure for neurological disorders

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers are attempting to use magnetic nanoparticles to develop a cure for neurological disorders from epilepsy to Alzheimer's - without any invasive or genetic treatment.

UK to give third COVID dose for over-50s before winter

The UK Government will begin rollout of a third COVID dose for over-50s and vulnerable individuals, with the NHS given the go-ahead to create their pre-winter vaccination plan.

Water citizen science focus

A team from Missouri University of Science and Technology, focus on water citizen science, including comment on monitoring water quality with affordable, open-source sensors & generating shared knowledge in social media.

Using protective therapies to reduce risks in acute care

As your specialist in Acute Care, Draeger Medical UK Ltd is focused on providing protective therapy solutions in the operating room, intensive care unit and neonatal intensive care unit. The aim has always been to improve clinical outcomes and reduce risks in acute care; which has never been truer than in the time of a global pandemic.

Harnessing digital innovations to become a beacon of hope for Rett patients

The CIPP Rett Centre provides treatment for emotional, behavioural and autonomic difficulties/disorders in patients with Rett Syndrome.

REACT study: Women in UK have higher chance of long COVID

New data from the ongoing REACT study found that over two million people in the UK are known to have experienced long COVID.

How AI is levelling the playing field when it comes to gender and healthcare

Charles Taylor, Founder and Chief Technology Officer at HeartFlow, explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is helping to fix the gender disparities in healthcare.

Development of tech to track people with dementia getting lost

Timothy Kwok, Director, Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing, explores how technology can help track people with dementia who get lost.

Steering the digital non-invasive CGM revolution

Dr Faz Chowdhury, CEO at Nemaura Medical (Nasdaq: NMRD), aims to stem the tide of the onset of diabetes and help to manage and reverse Type 2 diabetes using the world’s first daily-wear non-invasive CGM technology.

WHO says Delta variant will be globally dominant

The World Health Organisation on Friday (18 June) said that the Delta variant, originating in India, would be globally dominant due to "significantly increased transmissibility".

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