With surgical robots performing over 70,000 procedures in 2024, the NHS enters a new era of smart, AI-assisted operations.
Author: Heather Djunga
Around 60 clinical trials are currently underway for a new form of treatment which causes ‘tumour meltdown’, according to Chinese scientists. This innovative research has made news headlines and has been called oncolytic virus therapy. The basis for the therapy is in using viruses which have been modified in labs. These are then used to infiltrate tumours, disarming them from the inside-out. Reports have called them ‘hidden assassins’, in that they are able to replicate themselves from within cancer cells, and then explode them as microscopic grenades. At the same time, they are able to cause the release of valuable…
In 2025, awareness around hormone health is rising rapidly, fuelled by an increase in diagnoses, technological advancements in testing, and the influence of celebrities and social media influencers speaking openly about their hormonal struggles. Hormone health refers to the proper balance and functioning of the body’s hormonal systems. When hormones are in balance, the body operates efficiently. However, even slight imbalances can lead to a wide array of physical and emotional symptoms.Key hormones affecting women include estrogen and progesterone, which are vital for menstrual regulation, fertility, and bone health. Testosterone, although typically thought of as a male hormone, also affects…
From diabetes diagnoses to complex pattern recognition, AI is proving more efficient than doctors in some areas.
Healthcare could be changing very soon with a proposed localised Neighbourhood Health Service in the works.
A growing crisis is unfolding across England’s emergency departments, says breaking news reports. The reports allege that patients experiencing acute mental health crises have been left waiting, sometimes for up to three days, before receiving appropriate care.According to a damning report released by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), the number of patients waiting more than 12 hours in A&E for mental health support has increased fivefold since before the Covid-19 pandemic. This marks a dramatic escalation of a long-standing issue in the UK’s healthcare system and raises serious questions about the state’s ability to respond to the growing mental…
When a tech giant gets involved in healthcare, everyone takes notice. The implications far reaching.
Proposed $1 billion cuts to U.S. mental health funding could dismantle vital services, leaving schools, vulnerable groups & public health systems exposed.
Over 400,000 people in England suffer from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), according to a University of Edinburgh study. This figure is two-thirds higher than previously estimated. At the same time, these figures are being compounded by an increasing number of people being diagnosed with Long Covid, which has similar symptoms to ME. Words like ‘invisible’ have been used to describe ME and Long Covid, which the UK ME Association has called a ‘hidden crisis’. The society has announced its commitment to providing expert help to people living with ME and CFS and has added Long Covid,…
Upfront Diagnostics raises $4.3M to bring its revolutionary stroke detection test, LVOne, to clinics, ambulances, and hospitals worldwide.
AI chatbots rise in mental health care, clinicians warn of ethical risks, emotional detachment and real-world harm from unsupervised tools.
The FDA has approved at-home cervical cancer screening kits, offering a more private, accessible, and less invasive way to test for high-risk HPV.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s proposal for the creation of a National Autism Registry has featured across top news sites, ruffling feathers and raising concerns. The proposed registry will be used to gather Americans’ private health data from various sources, including pharmacies, lab tests and wearable devices. Human rights activists have stepped up to oppose the registry proposal, believing it could have negative consequences for the high population of individuals living with autism in the U.S. Reasons For Concern While the initiative aims to support research, it has raised concerns about data privacy and the potential stigmatization of individuals…
Sewage surveillance proposed at UK airports to detect emerging pandemics early and boost national biosecurity.
The UK Court of Appeal has upheld a £99 million fine against Advanz Pharma for overcharging the NHS on thyroid medication.
Spinal cord injuries are some of the worst cases that you can come across. But there is light at the end of the tunnel.
3D printing and artificial intelligence are revolutionising dentistry. Faster, more accurate restorations & AI-powered diagnostics.
A new report reveals the NHS needs £21 billion over five years to achieve a complete digital transformation.
Becoming slim is no major feat if it is detrimental to one’s health. An increasing number of people are turning to weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight, with many hailing them as ‘miracle’ drugs. However, recent reports now say that the drugs might have some rare but serious side effects, like gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying). As a result, the FDA has issued an updated advisory urging healthcare providers to monitor symptoms like severe nausea, vomiting, and dehydration. Patients have filed lawsuits against the manufacturers of Ozempic and Wegovy. In their legal claims they allege severe side effects after…
A new study finds elderly adults who received the shingles vaccine Zostavax had a 20% lower risk of dementia.