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Everdrone expands world-first medical emergency drone network in Sweden

Swedish drone emergency medical service provider Everdrone is significantly expanding its pioneering network across Region Västra Götaland, aiming to reach 25% of the population through 10 strategically located Skybases by 2026. The expansion follows promising clinical trial results showing drones can deliver automated external defibrillators (AEDs) before ambulance arrival in two-thirds of cases, with a […]

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Scientists launch world first project to create synthetic human genome with £10mn Wellcome funding

A pioneering five-year research programme to develop the foundational tools for synthesising human genomes has launched with £10mn funding from Wellcome. The ambitious Synthetic Human Genome project, led by Professor Jason Chin at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, aims to unlock transformative biotechnology applications and accelerate targeted cell-based therapies.

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Disrupting hospital chaos: Real-Time data and the future of hospital operations

Healthcare technology strategist Melinda Yormick explores how real-time data integration represents a critical breakthrough in hospital operational efficiency. Her analysis reveals how precision operations – enabled by automated workflow monitoring and live analytics – could transform fragmented healthcare systems into coordinated, responsive care environments, fundamentally improving patient outcomes and resource allocation across critical departments.

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New comprehensive genomic atlas of cannabis reveals therapeutic applications amid genetic diversity

Researchers have assembled the most comprehensive genetic atlas of cannabis to date, revealing unprecedented molecular diversity that could revolutionise medicinal applications and unlock novel therapeutic compounds. The landmark study, published in Nature on 28 May 2025, analysed 193 cannabis genomes and identified surprising genetic variation that may hold the key to developing new cannabinoid-based treatments.

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ADHD genetics pioneer maps molecular pathways to behaviour

In a Genomic Psychiatry interview, Professor Barbara Franke reveals how her revolutionary interdisciplinary approach is transforming ADHD research. Her innovative methodology combines cutting-edge genomics, experimental models, and international collaboration to decode biological pathways from genetic variations to behavioural changes, offering unprecedented insights for personalised neurodevelopmental treatments.

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Healthcare spending: The widening gap between cost and capabilities

Healthcare expenditure escalates globally at rates dramatically exceeding GDP growth, creating an unsustainable affordability crisis that demands urgent technological transformation and innovative financing solutions, according to Penny Pinnock from Siemens Financial Services, who examines new analysis of eight-year spending trends across international health systems.

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Groundbreaking study: Community nature programmes as effective as CBT for anxiety, depression

A comprehensive evaluation of a green social prescribing programme in northern England has demonstrated that connecting people with nature-based activities can significantly improve mental health outcomes within just 12 weeks. The findings, published 16 April 2025 in Health & Social Care in the Community, highlight the potential for nature-based interventions to serve as effective therapeutic […]

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Reimagine OSA treatment: Moving beyond CPAP for lifelong health benefits

Sleep works as the body’s natural reset – a time for the mind to recharge and the body to restore itself. Yet, for millions suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), restful sleep remains elusive. Instead of renewal, they endure interrupted breathing and fragmented rest, leading to an increased risk of serious health issues.

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Oropouche virus: warning as threat spreads beyond the Amazon

As global health authorities tackle with a host of established infectious disease threats, a previously obscure virus is steadily expanding its reach beyond its traditional Amazonian stronghold. Oropouche virus, first identified in Trinidad and Tobago in 1955, has emerged as a significant public health concern across South America and the Caribbean, with recent outbreaks reported […]