Early Detection of Skin Cancer: Artificial intelligence can Help to Save Lives
New imaging system made in Germany supports physicians reliably in the rapid detection of new, altered and malignant moles. Digitisation…
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Lifesaving Device Shortlisted for Prestigious Award
A lifesaving world-first device that can keep a human liver functioning outside the body for 24 hours has been shortlisted…
Rainbow Badges across the NHS
Last year, the Evelina London Children's Hospital, part of Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital Trust, became the first hospital in…
Food Freshness Sensors Could Replace ‘Use-By’ Dates To Cut Food Waste.
Imperial academics have developed low-cost, smartphone-linked, eco-friendly spoilage sensors for meat and fish packaging. The researchers say the new sensors…
Extra Finger ‘Birth Defect’ Could Provide Blueprint for Robotic Extra Limbs
New research on two people born with extra functional fingers has shown how the brain adapts to the workload imposed…
Investing in Connected Technology to Reduce Preventable Deaths
In July 2018, Secretary for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock emphasised the importance of investing in connected solutions for…
Researchers discover new method of treating major eye diseases
WHO estimates that in 2010 there were 285 million people visually impaired, of which 39 million were blind This new…
New UEA research shows impact of poverty on children’s brain activity
Children born into poverty show key differences in early brain function – according to new research from the University of…
Q&A with Professor Scott Byrne
Professor Scott Byrne, based at the University of Sydney in Australia, is one of a team of researchers around the…
New drug alternative to statins
A new class of oral cholesterol-lowering drug could help patients unable to take statins due to side effects, according to…