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Prolonged hospital stays carry risks like higher mortality, readmission chances and physical decline, especially in the elderly, prompting ACE and the NHS AI Lab to pioneer an AI tool to identify at-risk patients.

Pragati Singh Sep 06, 2023

The UK National Health Service (NHS) has begun prescribing the weight loss drug Wegovy to a limited number of people who fulfil certain criteria.

Sadhna Yadav Sep 05, 2023

Government's Collaborative Efforts with NHS England, Housing Providers, and Charities Yield Record Levels of Support for Veterans.

Pragati Singh Aug 31, 2023

The UK government has doubled its spending on the suicide prevention fund for charities ahead of the launch of the new national suicide prevention strategy.

Pratiti Nath Aug 25, 2023

Dr Nicola Byrne, National Data Guardian, emphasised transparent communication and trust-building in the NHS Federated Data Platform, urging public engagement to prevent setbacks and ensure progress.

Pragati Singh Aug 24, 2023

A new report provides valuable insights into how NHS Hospitals are using an AI platform for stroke imaging and monitoring for stroke care and treatment.

Pratiti Nath Aug 22, 2023

NHS staff continue to strike in the UK, while thousands leave for better working conditions in Australia.

Danielle Summer Aug 10, 2023

The government has announced £600 million in funding to build the social care workforce in the next two years and also prepare for the incoming winter.

Pratiti Nath Jul 31, 2023

UKHSA data shows significant progress in England's fight against hepatitis C, with 45 per cent fewer cases in 2022. NHS efforts and improved treatments drive elimination efforts.

Pragati Singh Jul 28, 2023

With the support of AI detection, there will be improvements in the accuracy of medical diagnostics as well as earlier breast cancer detection.

Callum Conway-Shaw Jul 26, 2023

A recent study showed how the NHS could more than £600 million yearly if green prescribing becomes a norm as it can address mental health issues like depression.

Pratiti Nath Jul 25, 2023

The UK government has dedicated an information area on the NHS website to women's and girl's health.

Danielle Summer Jul 25, 2023

BlackCat issued a threat to Barts Trust, stating that the organisation had three days to establish contact regarding the cyber attack and data theft.

Pragati Singh Jul 17, 2023

The offer comes amidst a backdrop of widespread strikes across the public sector over the past few months, with the government suggesting pay rises of between six per cent and 6.5 per cent for 2023-24.

Callum Conway-Shaw Jul 14, 2023

UK government offers pay raises to public sector workers amidst strikes. Junior doctors walk off the job for five days. Concerns were raised about NHS costs and patient care.

Pragati Singh Jul 13, 2023

The independent Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) revealed that the ban on deriving albumin from plasma donors is being lifted.

Pratiti Nath Jul 12, 2023

Speaking at the Creating a Scientific Superpower Conference, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology announced new investment into the treatment of traumatic brain injuries.

Jake Pike Jul 05, 2023

The new technology known as OSAIRIS is helping doctors reduce hours of waiting time for cancer patients as the time for preparing for the scan and referrals for radiotherapy gets streamlined.

Pratiti Nath Jul 03, 2023

The King's Fund, an independent think tank involved with work relating to the health system, said the UK health system's poor performance on avoidable deaths should be a serious concern for political leaders and policy-makers.

Callum Conway-Shaw Jun 27, 2023

A new study from King's College London has found that patients who are prescribed antidepressants are significantly less likely to test for COVID-19.

Taylor J. Mustafa Jun 26, 2023

£21 million will be invested in AI developments across the NHS, the Government announced today. The funding will allow NHS Trusts to accelerate the deployment of the most promising AI tools across hospitals.

Callum Conway-Shaw Jun 23, 2023

New research shows that more than one in three adults have admitted to lacking confidence in a loved one being safe at a mental health hospital.

Taylor J. Mustafa Jun 21, 2023

The new lens is a small one, about the size of 50p which is easily attachable to smartphones. Additionally, once mounted to the smartphone it can be used to take pictures of your rashes, spots, moles and other skin problems in detail.

Pratiti Nath Jun 20, 2023

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Chloe Smith has announced new investment into artificial intelligence research at the London Tech Week.

Jake Pike Jun 16, 2023

Richard Hartill of Northdoor has highlighted how things can be improved with better business intelligence strategies like accurate data which reduced waiting times for patients.

Pratiti Nath Jun 07, 2023

The drug is especially crucial for people with a BRCA gene mutation, a mutation branded as the "Jolie gene".

Jastine Beatrice Yap Jun 06, 2023

After months of protests, an agreement has been made between the government and unions regarding the increase of NHS staff wages. Several NHS workers are rejecting the offer and will continue to strike until their demands are met.

Danielle Summer Jun 02, 2023

The hospitals with infrastructures containing deteriorated concrete are set to be refurbished and upgraded by the end of the decade.

Ziyad Jamal May 26, 2023

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has explained that Labour's NHS mission is a health mission for Britain.

Jake Pike May 25, 2023

There is a need for sustainable funding and the impact of high immigration rates on the healthcare system.

Jastine Beatrice Yap May 25, 2023