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Thousands of gonorrhoea cases could be prevented over the next decade following the NHS’ world-first vaccination programme against the infection. Eligible patients, which includes gay and bisexual men who have a recent history of multiple sexual partners or a sexually transmitted infection (STI), will start to be offered the vaccine through local authority-commissioned sexual health [...]

AI and RNA sequencing company Biostate AI has announced the successful completion of a $12M Series A funding round, led by Accel. The funds will support the company’s mission to unlock affordable and integrated precision medicine, starting with RNA sequencing (RNAseq) services for US-based molecular research. The company’s immediate focus is revolutionising RNAseq accessibility and [...]

Cyberbullying should be considered an adverse childhood experience (ACE) – a category of childhood trauma linked to long-term emotional, psychological and physical harm, new research suggests. While many assume that only extreme forms of online harassment – like threats or identity-based attacks – can cause significant harm, the findings suggest that even less visible or [...]

By Christian Hardahl, healthcare leader (EMEA region) at software firm SAS. As AI continues to permeate every facet of the modern world, industries are rapidly discovering its potential to revolutionise operations, improve efficiency and drive innovation. Among the sectors pushing the boundaries of AI adoption, the healthcare sector stands at the forefront. However, healthcare organisations face [...]

AI-powered handwriting analysis may serve as an early detection tool for dyslexia and dysgraphia among young children, according to a new study. The research aims to augment current screening tools which are effective but can be costly, time-consuming and focus on only one condition at a time. It could eventually be a salve for the [...]

Mindfulness-based therapy can offer significant relief for individuals who are still depressed after receiving treatment, according to a new clinical trial. Researchers hope their findings could provide a new treatment pathway for people with depression who have not benefitted from previous treatment. Study co-author Barbara Barret, Professor of Health Economics a King’s College London, who [...]

New research released during Mental Health Awareness Week, has revealed the depth of the UK’s growing mental health crisis, with millions of adults revealing they are unable to access correct treatment, whilst others are left confused, frustrated, or with a prescription of antidepressants to offer short-term help. Findings show that more than 14 million UK [...]

Patients who underwent robotic-assisted laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) with the Titan SGS Stapler had lower rates of post-operative Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) compared to those treated with traditional multi-fire staplers, new research shows. The retrospective study comprised 257 patients who underwent robot-assisted sleeve gastrectomy using the Titan SGS Stapler or multiple fires of a traditional [...]

Smith+Nephew, the global medical technology company, has announced findings from a newly published comparative study of single-use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (sNPWT) devices in caesarean section (C-section) recovery. The study has identified significant benefits for postpartum use of Smith+Nephew’s leading PICO sNPWT technology. Analysing real-world data from over 10,000 C-section patients treated at different pressure [...]

By John Tinson of Ilika Technologies Neurostimulation technology is a rapidly evolving field of medicine which has the potential to transform management of chronic pain, neurological disorders and psychiatric conditions. Implanted neurostimulation devices, such as spinal cord stimulators, deep brain stimulators and Vagus nerve stimulators work by delivering targeted electrical impulses to specific neural structures. [...]