Opinion
By Wolfgang Hackl, CEO, OncoGenomX Inc., Allschwil, Switzerland In precision oncology, nothing is more sensitive - or more valuable - than patient data. Genomic profiles, longitudinal symptom logs, treatment responses, tumour evolution patterns, imaging signatures, real-world toxicity data, and behavioural markers power a new generation of AI-driven oncology tools. They promise earlier detection, better prognostic [...]
Odgers’ Chris Hamilton and Mike Drew explain why cyber security leadership is now paramount for most healthcare providers In hospitals across the world, cyberattacks have moved from disrupting systems to endangering lives. When an attack locks clinicians out of patient files or disables connected medical devices, care can stall in critical moments. The line between [...]
By Kyle Lunn, managing director, health, ClearCourse AI is rapidly changing the way patients want to interact with healthcare professionals and is moving past proof-of-concept into routine clinical and administrative use. In 2026, clinics will increasingly experiment with AI Agents and conversational AI, like chatbots and assistants, as ‘digital front doors’ for patients. [...]
By EatMoreFruit Communications In infant nutrition, brands often default to awareness campaigns or product education. But the Reckitt, Is it Cow’s Milk Allergy? (CMA) initiative showed that the communications strategies that truly shift understanding, and ultimately behaviour, are those rooted in deep, human insight. Awareness alone doesn’t change clinical practice, adoption or improve family experiences. [...]
Experts have warned about rising AI chatbot use for emotional support and companionship, especially among younger people. Systems such as ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot are increasingly used as confidants, with reports placing therapy and companionship among top reasons. ChatGPT alone has around 810 million weekly active users worldwide. Writing in the BMJ, Susan [...]
A new attempt to create a national, longitudinal health record was one of the big ideas in the 10 Year Health Plan. However, the use case and architecture is far from clear, and there are some big commercial issues to address with health tech vendors… The NHS has a troubled history when it comes to [...]
By Amit Chadha, CEO, LTTS “Your breathing pattern has shifted slightly today. Would you like to check in?” – pings on the phone of a patient in recovery. Nothing alarming. Nothing intrusive. But it reflects a deep change – her wearable device, home sensor, and care app quietly working together to detect deviations that the [...]
By Christian Espinosa, CEO & founder, Blue Goat Cyber AI is already reshaping patient care – from faster diagnosis and risk scoring to robotic-assisted surgery and continuous monitoring. But AI in MedTech is moving at startup speed, while security and safety practices are still moving at regulatory speed. That gap isn’t theoretical. [...]
Prostate supplement adverts and home testing kits have been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over concerns they could mislead vulnerable people. The advertising regulator took action against adverts from Nutrisslim, Nutreance, Muxue Trade and Impact Herbs for claiming their products could treat an enlarged prostate, prostate inflammation or urinary flow problems. None of [...]
By Josh Schmidt, partner, BPM After a tumultuous 2023 and 2024, health technology found its footing in 2025—not through a return to boom-time exuberance, but through a more sustainable recalibration driven by artificial intelligence, evolving trial methodologies, and maturing regulatory frameworks. As we approach 2026, the lessons of the past year reveal which innovations are [...]
