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Nearly 700,000 women across the country will take part in a world-leading trial to test how AI tools can be used to catch breast cancer cases earlier.

Top experts recently gathered at the ASP STERRAD Technology Day in Cambridge to tackle top issues in endoscope decontamination - from the challenges around the removal of biofilms, to the need for professional qualifications in endoscope decontamination.

NHS England has now released its 2025/26 priorities and operational planning guidance. Beginning in 2025/26, the NHS will move to a more "devolved system where ICBs and Trusts can earn greater freedom and flexibility and patients have more choice and control".

MPs recently asked the senior leadership of NHS England whether the NHS is well placed to implement the Government’s 'three healthcare shifts', in an evidence session to the Health and Social Care Committee. But high on the agenda were the damning findings of the Public Accounts Committee.

NHS patients with sickle cell disease will be able to benefit from a ground-breaking gene-editing treatment that offers the prospect of a cure for the condition.

​More than 10,000 patients across Scotland have benefitted from da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) since 2021, following a major expansion of da Vinci surgical systems which was designed to reduce rates of open surgery, improve equity of access and outcomes for patients, and enhance NHS productivity.

People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalised from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index.

​In one of the largest global surveys of radiologists from across 50 countries, new research from Everlight Radiology highlights critical challenges facing the field of radiology. Burnout and staff shortages are reported to be among the greatest challenges facing the sector.

The First Minister has pledged a major expansion of NHS Scotland capacity, but a formal health service partner insists that targeted innovation is also crucial to securing a sustainable NHS for the future.

TeleTracking Technologies, a leader in healthcare operations and patient flow technology, has entered a 5-year, multimillion dollar partnership with Faculty, a leading applied AI company. The partnership will equip hospitals and health systems with AI-enabled automation and predictive capabilities that enable smarter, data-driven operational decisions.

Hundreds of potential kidney donors of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage can now get a simple blood test to help reduce the risk of kidney failure.

Aston University has opened a new £1.5m healthcare teaching facility which includes two interconnecting five-bed wards and an interactive immersive room.

The UK government has announced £5.5 million for research into transmission, new vaccines and treatments to tackle the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries.

Nuffield Health and GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) have announced a £200m collaboration, which will equip Nuffield Health’s hospitals with the latest diagnostic imaging technology from GE HealthCare.

Following the success of the conferences held in 2022, 2023 and 2024, DECON UK is back for the fourth year running with the 2025 conference, taking place at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham on Wednesday the 19th of March 2025.

NHS Scotland is poised to make “major strides” across 2025 in its drive to reduce emissions through breakthrough innovation, a health service partner believes.

Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccinations and anti-inflammatory medication are associated with reduced risk of dementia, according to new research that looked at health data from over 130 million individuals.

A cutting-edge demonstration of advanced regenerative medicine for musculoskeletal conditions will take centre stage at Arab Health 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Inovus Medical and UpSurgeOn have partnered to revolutionise surgical training globally. Announced at IMSH 2025, the collaboration integrates UpSurgeOn’s advanced mixed reality simulators into Inovus’ Totum digital platform, creating the world’s first 'digital synthetic cadaver' for cranial, spine, ENT, and plastic surgery.

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO), despite warnings that this could "threaten global and US health and security".