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Birmingham researchers unveil new test for bladder cancer A highly sensitive liquid biopsy test will be used to identify the many genetic mutations which are associated with bladder cancer DNA from tumour cells present in urine will be analysed In the test study, the test had 87% accuracy across 165 people with blood cancer who had blood in their urine…

In a move which strengthens the UK’s position as a leading global science superpower, Genomics England have committed to developing the world’s largest cancer research platform. By processing large amounts of data, researchers will be able to create improved cancer treatments and provide better patient care. Health data is often dislocated in the NHS, held within many different systems and…

Machine learning can help identify antibiotic-resistant bacteria University of Nottingham researchers have created software which can identify antibiotic-resistant bacteria transmitted between humans, animals and the environment The research is crucial in examining the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria in spaces in which humans and animals coexist or share closely, such as livestock farming This bacteria can infect humans and render…

In the largest ever study of its kind, Cambridge-based scientists have discovered 58 new mutational signatures in the DNA of cancer patients, which suggests that there are causes of cancer which are not yet understood. The landmark study consisted of 12,000 NHS cancer patients. The study provides incredible insight into the extent of damage caused to the DNA of each…

The UK Government announced new trade measures to support Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. These include: The removal of tariffs on all goods from Ukraine, providing economic support; New export ban on products and technology that Russia could use to repress the people of Ukraine. These could include interception and monitoring equipment; These tariff measures are part of broad…

The Health and Care Bill has finally been made law in the biggest shake-up of the NHS since the Lansley Reforms in 2012. The Bill has many implications which affect several different areas of the UK’s health landscape and fundamentally changes the principles by which the NHS seeks to deliver care to patients. This is chiefly derived from the increased…

UK-Indonesian Partnership announced, life sciences and research namechecked The UK and Indonesia together intend to:  Strengthen health systems, leveraging research and development to health and life sciences innovations, and better preventing, detecting and responding to infectious diseases through an enhanced Indonesia-UK Health Partnership Build on existing academic collaboration to increase research and development (R&D) programmes in life sciences and technology…

The NHS is set to miss two critical targets in tackling AMR – as outlined in a five-year AMR action plan unveiled by the government in 2019. The targets expected to be missed are: reducing the number of three gram-negative bacteria from bloodstream infections in healthcare settings by 25% by March this year, and 50% by 2024. Current figures show…