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NHS patients will have earlier access to new treatments and the UK will become the home of cutting-edge health research as the UK government launches a joint public-private investment programme worth up to £400 million. The Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicine Pricing, Access and Growth (VPAG) Investment Programme will channel significant investment into the UK’s [...]
Researchers have successfully developed a quantum microprocessor chip for molecular spectroscopy simulation of actual large-structured and complex molecules in a world-first achievement. Quantum simulation enables scientists to simulate and study complex systems that are challenging or even impossible using classical computers across various fields, including financial modelling, cybersecurity, pharmaceutical discoveries, AI and machine learning. For [...]
A ceremony took place in Carlisle on 14 August to celebrate the start of building of a £15m Endoscopy Unit on the grounds of the Cumberland Infirmary. Once complete, the new endoscopy unit will be able to treat more patients, helping to reduce waiting lists and improve timely diagnosis, particularly for cancers. Clinical leaders from [...]
A new chemical method ha been developed that enhances drug discovery by enabling the precise synthesis of complex sulphur-based compounds, paving the way for advanced drug development. The method introduces a new sulphur fluoride exchange (SuFEx) reagent that allows for highly controlled production of crucial sulphur-based molecules, including sulfinamides, sulfonimidamides and sulfoximines. These compounds are [...]
Lombard Odier has close its health technology fund, Global HealthTech, following a drastic drop of its assets of 67 per cent from 2021 to 2023, according to Morning Star. Opening in 2021, the fund was launched to target digital healthcare product assets, but failed to see any growth. According to Citywire, Lombard Odier's Global HealthTech [...]
With a new UK government sweeping to power in the coming days following Labour’s landslide in the General Election, Health Tech World reports on what UK-based health innovators would like to see next from Whitehall. After 14 years of Conservative rule, a new Labour government led by Keir Starmer will soon be installed. Here we [...]
Sanius Health shares its insights on its acute NHS Provider Patient Experience Trust League Table and the value of AI-captured social media listening in improving care experiences. We are in election season – where patient care and experiences remain a key challenge for any new administration. Sanius Health’s recent release of the Mental Health (MH) [...]
Ahead of the upcoming G7 meeting, a new report calls on governments to accelerate the fight against malaria to save lives, unlock prosperity and bolster health security. The GDP of countries in Africa could rise by an additional $126.9bn if the UN target to cut malaria by 90 per cent from 2015 levels by 2030 [...]
NHS England has appointed Dr Adrian James to a new role supporting the transformation of services for people with mental health needs, autism, a learning disability and those who are neurodiverse. Dr James was President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists from 2020 – 2023 and is currently a board member of the NHS Race [...]
The NHS has gone into 2024-5 facing a tough financial situation and both systems and trusts are being asked to make headcount reductions and cuts. ‘Back office’ functions like IT are in the firing line. By Highland Marketing's advisory board. However, as the country heads into a general election in which health and social care [...]
