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New stem cell bank enables global Alzheimer’s research

A groundbreaking stem cell repository has been established using blood samples from over 100 individuals selected for their extreme genetic risk profiles for Alzheimer’s disease. The IPMAR resource will enable researchers worldwide to study how genetic variants contribute to the neurodegenerative condition in laboratory models.

DNA-guided prescribing shows major clinical impact in NHS trial

A major NHS study has demonstrated that pharmacogenomic testing can be successfully integrated into routine clinical practice, with genomic data seamlessly incorporated into electronic health records to guide safer prescribing decisions. The PROGRESS programme showed that 95% of patients carried actionable genetic variants related to common medications, leading to prescription adjustments in over a quarter […]

Professor Heyo K. Kroemer, Charité Executive Board Chairman and Bernd Montag, Siemens Healthineers Chief Executive sign the strategic cooperation agreement.

Siemens Healthineers partners with Charité for preventive medicine research

Germany’s leading medical technology company Siemens Healthineers has announced a strategic cooperation agreement with Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin to develop innovative preventive medicine concepts, with an initial focus on cardiovascular disease prevention through advanced imaging and artificial intelligence technologies.

Everdrone’s Drone Emergency Medical Services

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 […]

Wireless implant breakthrough offers personalised chronic pain relief

Researchers at the University of Southern California have developed a revolutionary wireless implant that could transform chronic pain management for millions of patients. The ultrasound-induced wireless implantable (UIWI) stimulator combines artificial intelligence with flexible bioelectronics to deliver personalised spinal cord stimulation without requiring batteries or invasive surgical procedures.

Professor Bin He from Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Biomedical Engineering.

EEG-powered brain computer interface enables finger-level robotic hand control

Carnegie Mellon University scientists have demonstrated the first noninvasive brain-computer interface capable of controlling individual robotic fingers in real-time using electroencephalography (EEG) signals. The breakthrough study, involving 21 participants, achieved 80.56% accuracy for two-finger control tasks and represents a significant advance in dexterous robotic manipulation through thought alone. .

Researchers have discovered a molecular fingerprint called the “traumome”

Scientists identify ‘traumome’ targets for rapid emergency trauma treatment

Researchers have discovered a molecular fingerprint called the “traumome” that becomes accessible within minutes of severe injury. The breakthrough could enable targeted treatments to be delivered directly to trauma sites, with the potential to significantly advance emergency trauma care for patients with life-threatening injuries.

The BMJ has uncovered substantial data integrity concerns surrounding ticagrelor

BMJ investigation reveals AstraZeneca’s billion-dollar heart drug built on flawed data

A damning BMJ investigation has blown open a scandal at the heart of modern cardiology, revealing how AstraZeneca’s billion-dollar blockbuster ticagrelor may have reached patients through manipulated data, missing evidence, and phantom investigators in clinical trials that regulators failed to properly scrutinise.

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.

GE HealthCare advances precision imaging with MIM Encore platform

GE HealthCare advances precision imaging with MIM Encore platform

GE HealthCare has unveiled its first combined software release with MIM Encore™, a comprehensive digital imaging platform designed to enhance diagnostic capabilities across oncology, cardiology, and neurology departments. The integrated solution represents a significant advancement in precision care technology, combining proprietary GE HealthCare features with MIM Software’s established imaging algorithms.