RSV vaccine rollout expanded to over-80s in England
The NHS has expanded access to the RSV vaccine in England, making millions more older adults eligible as health officials…
Category: Innovation
Latest innovations in healthcare, medical technology, digital health, AI, and research shaping the future of medicine. Stay updated on breakthroughs that are transforming diagnosis, treatment, and patient care worldwide.
First-of-a-kind ‘smart’ drugs help fight cancer cells
A team from the University of Geneva has designed a molecular system that distinguishes and neutralises cancer cells with unprecedented…
Stabilising hypochlorous acid for better skin
Avantamine offers an innovative solution to stabilise hypochlorous acid (HOCl), enabling higher concentrations and longer-lasting effectiveness on the skin. Whenever…
UK launches £1bn Pandemic Preparedness Strategy
The framework is accompanied by roughly £1bn in funding aimed at strengthening vaccine access, surveillance systems, and national testing capacity.…
UKRI funds innovative health projects from cancer treatment to arthritis
New cancer treatment and better ways to manage arthritis are among 30 new health research projects funded by UK Research…
Longitude Prize on Dementia awarded to AI smart glasses
The Longitude Prize on Dementia has awarded the £1m grand prize to CrossSense, a personalised AI-powered assistant for smart glasses…
Edinburgh researchers convert plastic waste into L-DOPA
Researchers have demonstrated a new way to produce L-DOPA, a widely used Parkinson’s disease treatment, by converting discarded plastic bottles…
NHS overhauls care system after first 16 months of Martha’s Rule
More than 10,000 calls have been made to Martha’s Rule helplines in the first 16 months of the NHS scheme,…
Specialist palliative care saves NHS thousands and improves lives
Specialist palliative care has the potential to reduce costs by up to £8,000 per person and improve quality of life,…
AI improves cancer detection in major UK breast screening study
A large UK evaluation finds artificial intelligence (AI) could boost breast cancer detection rates while easing pressure on screening services.…