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Asteroid that destroyed the dinosaurs could provide a new method of treating cancer

A space-age metal that formed part of the asteroid that destroyed the dinosaurs could provide a new method of treating cancer tumours selectively using...

Algorithm expands ability to assess for clot-removing procedure

An algorithm can help physicians assess whether a patient would benefit from an endovascular clot-removing procedure to remove a clot blocking an artery. Endovascular thrombectomy...

Study reveals promising alternative for HIV daily pill regimen

A new study has shown that a long-acting injectable multi-drug implant could offer promise as an alternative for HIV prevention and treatment. Published in Nature...

New technology could monitor heart failure in the home

A scale has been launched that holds promise for monitoring those suffering with heart failure in their homes. Heart failure affects 6.5 million Americans and...

Introducing Uber Health: a medical transportation solution

Uber Health is a service that allows healthcare facilities to provide affordable and easily accessible transportation solution to patients. The healthcare facilities can partner with...

New technology paves the way for needle-free flu vaccine

A new study has shown that a new needle-free flu vaccine patch worked for the immune system much like a traditional flu shot – without any...
Learn about the innovative technology about to be unveiled at HETT

Learn about the innovative technology about to be unveiled at HETT

Major technology innovators and most exciting start-ups are poised to unveil innovative technology solutions and ‘never before seen’ research. At HETT - the UK’s leading...
Attracting additional funding to the health and life science sector across Europe

Attracting additional funding to the health and life science sector across Europe

New collaboration between EIF and EIT Health to attract more support for Europe’s healthcare and life science sector. EIF and EIT Health sign a Memorandum...
Innovative battery technology for wearable healthcare devices

Innovative battery technology for wearable healthcare devices

The Director of Jenax Inc. explains the medical applications of J.Flex, a truly flexible battery that fits into the world of wearable healthcare devices. Jenax...
Did you know that millions of women in their 40s are suffering with bladder leakage?

Did you know that millions of women in their 40s are suffering with bladder...

According to Pelviva, two thirds of women over 40 are currently suffering with bladder leakage – with many feeling embarrassed and depressed as a...
Healthcare Excellence Through Technology – the event created for the healthcare industry

Healthcare Excellence Through Technology – designed for the healthcare industry

Matthew Gould to keynote as part of HETT’s unique programme designed by the healthcare industry for the healthcare industry – have you registered yet? HETT...

Breast cancer can form ‘sleeper cells’ after treatment

The study of human breast cancer cells has revealed that some breast cancer medicines may create 'sleeper cells' – allowing them to potentially come...
Unveiling the £14.3m digital transformation programme

Unveiling the £14.3m digital transformation programme

Greater Manchester has unveiled plans for a £14.3m (~€15.8m) digital transformation programme designed to develop advanced technologies across its public services. The Greater Manchester Combined...
Nanoparticle applications could someday give humans built-in night vision

Nanoparticle applications could someday give humans built-in night vision

Movies featuring heroes with superpowers, such as flight, X-ray vision or extraordinary strength, are all the rage, but could harnessing nanoparticle applications truly lead...
Wearable medical devices: explore the global overview

Wearable medical devices: explore the global overview

As digital technology becomes increasingly integrated into the practice of medical care, wearable medical devices are evolving both technologically and physically. An estimated one in...
The world of cloud-based services: storing health data in the cloud

The world of cloud-based services: storing health data in the cloud

Delving into the rapidly growing industry of cloud-based services, Paul De Raeve of the European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN), gives us an insight...
The AI tech bubble will burst if it can’t prove itself beyond hype

The AI tech bubble will burst if it can’t prove itself beyond hype

While digital health investment continues to gather pace, many health tech startups are failing to materialise into long lasting impact, here Roeland Pater of...
Lip augmentation: lip fillers are carving an attractive niche in the cosmetology industry

Lip augmentation: lip fillers are carving an attractive niche in the cosmetology industry

The cosmetology industry has developed an interesting niche, with the emergence of safer and effective procedures – is lip augmentation the next plastic surgery...

UK Tick-borne Lyme disease cases may be higher than thought

New cases of tick-borne Lyme disease in the UK may be three times higher than previous estimates suggest. The finding suggest that new cases...
Welcome to Health Data Research UK – the national institute for health data science

Welcome to Health Data Research UK – the national institute for health data science

Ever wondered how Health Data Research UK is uniting UK’s health data to drive innovation & improve public health? Learn more about the health...

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