childhood obesity on the rise

Rising tide: a global surge in childhood obesity is cause for concern

A new comprehensive study reveals a stark increase in the prevalence of childhood and adolescent obesity worldwide, underscoring a mounting public health crisis. The systematic review and meta-analysis, conducted by Zhang et al., and published in JAMA Pediatrics [1] delves into data from over 45 million children and adolescents across 154 countries, offering a detailed […]

dementia

Early detection of dementia through default-mode network connectivity: A breakthrough study

In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Mental Health [1], researchers from Queen Mary University of London, University College London, and Monash University have unveiled a promising method for the early detection of dementia.

World Health Assembly adopts amendments to strengthen International Health Regulations

In a historic development aimed at fortifying global health security, the World Health Assembly (WHA) – the annual convening of the World Health Organization’s 194 member states – has adopted a package of pivotal amendments to the legally binding International Health Regulations (2005) while also committing to finalize negotiations on a comprehensive pandemic accord within […]

Kettering NHS dashboard

How optimised space management can support hospital efficiency

Faced with overcrowding, underinvestment, and the pandemic’s impacts, NHS hospitals are seeking innovative ways to optimize their overburdened facilities. Penny Brinsley looks at one promising solution: Strategic space management enabled by specialized software.

MHRA AI Airlock

MHRA launches AI Airlock initiative to address challenges of regulating standalone AI medical devices

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched a pilot project to assess the challenges of regulating standalone artificial intelligence medical devices (AIaMDs).

MHRA medical devices

MHRA announces plan to recognise medical devices approved by other major regulatory bodies

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has outlined its intended policy [1] for recognizing medical device approvals from major regulatory bodies like those in Australia, Canada, the European Union, and the United States.

Major advance in human in vitro gametogenesis achieved

A groundbreaking study published in Nature [1] has reported a significant milestone in the field of human in vitro gametogenesis (IVG), the process of generating mature gametes (sperm and eggs) from pluripotent stem cells in a culture dish.

antimicrobial resistance

UK unveils £85 million package to combat antimicrobial resistance

The United Kingdom government has unveiled an ambitious £85 million package to combat the escalating global crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This pressing issue renders many infections difficult or impossible to treat effectively.

Non-thermal atmospheric plasma accelerates tendon repair, Osaka study finds

While often overlooked, the Achilles tendon stands as the largest and toughest ligament in the human body. However, its resilience does not render it impervious to injury, particularly among sports enthusiasts in their 30s and 40s.