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Six-monthly injection could replace daily tablets for people with high blood pressure

High blood pressure could be treated with an injection every six months instead of a daily tablet as part of a new trial into the condition. Scientists are testing the approach in what they said is a world first in how hypertension – high blood ...

27 Apr 2022 at 01:25

Alcoholics to be given ketamine to see if it reduces alcohol use

Alcoholics will be given ketamine-assisted therapy as part of a £2.4 million phase three trial to see if it helps them stay off alcohol for longer. The University of Exeter-led trial, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care ...

13 Dec 2022 at 01:01

New portable dementia test could ‘catch cases sooner’

A new portable test for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease could help spot cases sooner – helping patients to get treatments earlier, experts have said. Scientists testing the device, known as Fastball EEG, have been awarded a £1.5 ...

12 Jul 2023 at 00:01

Parents urged to support research aimed at protecting babies from RSV infections

Parents are being urged to support research into a respiratory virus that is the leading cause of infant hospital admissions in the UK. RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a common seasonal virus that affects 90% of children ...

10 Nov 2022 at 09:57

Major study helps 5,500 people receive diagnosis for rare genetic conditions

A two-year-old girl with a severe developmental disorder is among the 5,500 people who now know the genetic cause of their condition, thanks to a major UK study. Sofia Brogden was recruited to the Deciphering Developmental ...

12 Apr 2023 at 22:00

Obesity levels among children ‘could end up costing more than £8bn’

Obesity levels among children due to the pandemic could end up costing more than £8 billion, research suggests. A new study found obesity in England rose significantly among four to five-year-olds and those aged 10 to 11 ...

24 Jan 2024 at 19:00

Health experts call on public to ‘trust’ artificial intelligence

Health experts have urged the public to “trust” artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure better outcomes for NHS patients. They also said how the world interacts with the emerging technology will determine whether it ...

28 Jul 2023 at 00:01

‘Most exciting’ applications for AI lie in healthcare, says committee chairman

‘Most exciting’ applications for AI lie in healthcare, says minister

Healthcare is where the “most exciting” opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) lie, an MP has said, but is also an area where the technology’s major risks are illustrated. Greg Clark, chairman of the ...

31 Aug 2023 at 09:28

AI-powered stethoscope could pick up three heart conditions ‘within seconds’

Stethoscopes powered by artificial intelligence (AI) could help medics detect three different heart conditions in seconds, according to researchers. The technology is able to analyse subtle difference in ...

30 Aug 2025 at 10:15

Scientists unlock secret behind rare disease where flu can cause paralysis

The family of a man who was paralysed at the age of two after catching the flu have expressed their “hope” as scientists have discovered that a faulty gene may be responsible for the rare condition. It ...

16 Jul 2025 at 23:30

Trial assesses blood test that could detect 10 cancers in earliest stages

A new trial will explore if a simple blood test can detect 10 different types of cancer in their very early stages. The test, known as Enlighten and developed by Proteotype Diagnostics, looks for ...

30 Jul 2025 at 23:01

£800,000 rapid research projects ‘to help tackle NHS winter crisis using AI’

Sixteen rapid research projects have been awarded £800,000 to help tackle NHS winter pressures by using existing health data records and artificial intelligence. These projects – which include ...

22 Jan 2023 at 00:01

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