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By McDermott Will & Schulte European life sciences businesses have been closely tracking geopolitics and global policy changes over the past 12 months, particularly as the new administration in the United States heightens its focus on drug pricing. Against this backdrop, hundreds of healthcare professionals, investors, and industry changemakers gathered in London for McDermott Will [...]
New pinprick blood tests could detect early signs of disease more than 10 years before symptoms appear, following analysis of samples from 500,000 people. The tests are being developed after researchers completed measurements of nearly 250 different proteins, sugars, fats and other compounds in blood collected from half a million volunteers. These molecular profiles provide [...]
Global markets rose after Nvidia posted third-quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street estimates, easing concerns about AI sector valuations. The chipmaker reported US$1.30 in diluted earnings per share on US$57.01bn in total revenues, beating investor expectations of US$1.26 on US$54.9bn. Sales increased 62 per cent year on year. Nvidia, the world's most valuable [...]
A new TB treatment called sorfequiline has shown stronger action against the bacteria than existing drugs in early-stage trial results. The antibiotic demonstrated what researchers describe as enhanced effectiveness against TB bacteria with a comparable safety profile to current treatments. The findings could lead to shorter treatment times and improved cure rates for a disease [...]
Holly Health, in collaboration with Loughborough University and Modality Partnership, has completed an Innovate UK–funded 18-month project focused on advancing digital self-management for people living with or at risk of multimorbidity. By combining behavioural science with machine learning technology within the Holly Health app, the Biomedical Catalyst project introduced a just-in-time adaptive intervention (JITAI) system. [...]
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) has successfully deployed Alcidion's Miya Emergency across its largest site Southampton General Hospital, digitising emergency department processes, integrating disparate patient data and providing visibility of patient status and A&E activity. UHS serves approximately 1.9 million people in Southampton and south Hampshire, whilst also providing specialist services to over [...]
HT World explores the latest research developments in the world of health technology World's most comprehensive AI-powered tool for neuroscience unveiled The new Brain Knowledge Platform (BKP) has been unveiled by Allen Institute researchers and engineers. This first-of-its-kind database and research tool has just launched with data from over 34 million brain cells. [...]
Better, the provider of open digital health platforms, has been named a leader in the International Data Corporation (IDC) MarketScape: Europe, Middle East, and Africa Healthcare Data Platforms for Providers 2025 Vendor Assessment. According to the IDC MarketScape: “Better’s emphasis on data control, interoperability, and clinician-friendly application development positions it as a high-impact innovator in [...]
By Dr Serufusa Sekidde Years ago, I lost a patient to suicide. He was bright, outwardly strong, and yet, like so many men, he suffered in silence. I feel like I missed the warning signs and that’s why that tragedy still weighs heavily on me. [...]
Almost a quarter of UK patients are turning to AI for guidance, with Gen Z patients most likely to ask ChatGPT before their GP, new research has revealed. The survey of 2,000 UK patients found that one in four patients (24 per cent) already use AI for health guidance, and one in three (30 per [...]
