Smart Health

Oxford University researchers have unveiled a new blood test, powered by machine learning, which shows real promise in detecting multiple types of cancer in their earliest stages when the disease is hardest to detect Named TriOx, this innovative test analyses multiple features of DNA in the blood to identify subtle signs of cancer, which could…

The Human Cell Atlas is an ambitious project to map every cell in the human body. As it releases a suite of new studies, its co-lead, Professor Sarah Teichmann, explains how the initiative is already changing our understanding of our bodies Ozempic – the ‘weight loss jab’ everyone is talking about – has a strange…

Could now assist hospital staff with everyday tasks, expanding their roles beyond typical functions like surgery or patient care, thanks to advances in their mobile and manipulation capabilities The demand for efficient, reliable and flexible automation in hospitals is crucial. Current systems only automate parts of hospital processes, creating ‘islands of automation’ that are limited…

EU-backed scientists explore why we need to support multinational clinical studies carried out by independent researchers, and how to do it A new paper published in the journal ‘Trials’ takes a close look at investigator-initiated clinical studies (IICSs), non-commercial studies conducted by independent clinicians and researchers with the ultimate goal of improving healthcare. The result…

New study explores the effectiveness of advising patients on lifestyle changes Guidelines normally recommend that health professionals advise patients on behaviour changes, or lifestyle interventions. Lose weight, watch your diet, stop smoking, get some exercise. We’ve all heard these at some point in our lives. But how many of us really follow through with them?…