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Optical biosensor rapidly detects virus that causes mpox Researchers from University of California San Diego School of Medicine, Boston University, and their colleagues have developed an optical biosensor that can rapidly detect the virus that causes mpox. The technology could allow clinicians to diagnose the disease at the point of care rather than wait for lab results. Polymerase chain reaction…

  Former Health Secretary to help government fix health and care Alan Milburn has been appointed lead non-executive member to the board of the Department of Health and Social Care. The former Health Secretary has a proven track record of reducing waiting lists and improving satisfaction in the NHS.   NHS to review prostate cancer testing after Chris Hoy call…

Billions to be gained from prevention investment, says NHS A new NHS report has indicated that successful pivots in prevention spend could benefit the UK by up to £22bn per year. The report comes from the NHS Confederation in collaboration with Carnall Farrar and analyses how better targeting existing prevention spending could result in major returns. The research has a…

MHRA Data Strategy 2024 to 2027 The MHRA have published their data strategy for the next three years. The strategy highlights their vision for data, digital technology, and real-world evidence to enable innovation and safeguard public health.   Majority of black people think racism played role in failure to test for prostate cancer Nearly two-thirds (62%) of black people in…

Layla Moran elected as Chair of Health and Social Care Committee Layla Moran has been elected unopposed as Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee. The result was announced in the Chamber by Mr Speaker. She will take her position as chair of the committee when the remaining members of the committee have been appointed by the House.  …

London GPs using 'AI receptionist' on WhatsApp to boost cervical screening numbers GP surgeries in north London have launched the first NHS pilot scheme that will allow patients to book cervical appointments on WhatsApp using an AI receptionist. The scheme hopes to boost uptake for cervical screening for women after figures showed a significant drop in testing rates since the…

£12 million funding awarded to advance innovative cancer projects Twenty-three companies will benefit from a share of £12 million from the Innovate UK Cancer Therapeutics programme. The investment from Innovate UK will drive both early and later stage innovations in cancer therapies, building on UK economic potential in this field. Projects include Proteotype Diagnostics ‘ urine-based ‘multicancer early detection at…