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The UK government has awarded medtech funding to eight UK medtech companies which are developing pathbreaking tests and AI detection tools for faster treatment of life-threatening diseases, reducing the burden of NHS.

The UK government has launched a pilot project to analyse the blood samples of UK stroke patients who experience side effects to understand the roles of genetic influence in stroke prevention medicines.

Cancer remains one of the most formidable health challenges worldwide.

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins expressed disappointment at the rejection of what she deemed was a "fair and reasonable" offer.

Recent figures indicate that the annual bill for hiring such personnel has skyrocketed to over £10 billion, raising concerns and calls for immediate action from ministers.

"A call for evidence" has been launched to understand if Agenda for Change contracts are preventing NHS nurses in their career development and if a separate pay structure for the UK nursing staff will work.

There is a notable 100 per cent surge in medicine shortages compared to January 2022 as seen in the deteriorating health of patients across the UK.

Premature discharge of NHS mental health patients in England can hinder a patient's potential for complete recovery.

The UK government is implementing the Screening Committee's recommendation to use digital pathology for faster cancer screening and diagnosis after trials showed effective results from NHS trials.

Statistics reveal a notable 20 per cent increase in daily admissions due to COVID during the week leading to December 22.

The Liberal Democrats have decried this exponential rise in parking costs as a "tax on caring" and have criticised the government for falling short of its 2019 manifesto promise.

A four-year study of over 350,000 below 65 age people in the UK has revealed that young-onset dementia is influenced by health and lifestyle risk factors like depression and Vitamin D deficiency.

The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust, responsible for managing the Cheltenham A&E, has announced the closure until 8 am on Saturday, 23 December.

While the government's wage increase was accepted earlier this year, NHS employees have planned to intensify the strike actions across the UK.

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a strong call to action, urging eligible individuals, especially those from ethnic minority groups, to book their flu and COVID-19 vaccines.

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced plans for strikes, scheduling walkouts before Christmas and in early January, lasting several days each.

The measures intended to address concerns over immigration levels, particularly in the healthcare sector, include a substantial increase in the minimum salary requirement for skilled worker visas and the elimination of the 20 per cent discount for essential professions.

Absci, a drug and target discovery company, has been harnessing the power of deep learning AI to develop new and existing disease treatments.

Sunak is scrapping free NHS prescriptions that have been a vital lifeline for individuals with chronic conditions, low-income families, and the elderly.

In the past year. AI has been responsible for some prominent breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment, and in the UK, AI is already being used in the NHS to halve treatment times for stroke patients.

NHS England will announce on Wednesday an allocation of £800 million to assist health service trusts in addressing the financial challenges brought about by industrial action and preparing for the upcoming winter season.