StuffThatWorks Launches Research Fellows Programme
StuffThatWorks has launched a Research Fellows Program that grants ten non‑profit researchers unrestricted, free access to its massive patient‑reported real‑world dataset, which contains over 1.3 billion data points across 1,250 conditions. The program supplies SNOMED‑compatible, IRB‑approved data, built‑in analytics tools, and dedicated data‑science support, eliminating the need for costly infrastructure and analyst time. Participants can move from hypothesis to manuscript submission in as little as 24 weeks, a dramatic reduction from the typical 24‑month timeline. Applications are open until July 5, 2026.
Watch: AI and Preventative Health Webinar
Health Tech World and Femtech World hosted a webinar featuring four industry leaders discussing how artificial intelligence is transforming preventative health. The panel covered AI‑driven early disease detection, personalized lifestyle recommendations, and the specific implications for women’s health innovation. Recorded...
24/7 GP Appointment Booking Is Now Live in the NHS App for More than One Million Patients
Rapid Health’s AI‑powered Smart Triage is now embedded in the NHS App, giving more than one million English patients 24‑hour, seven‑day access to GP appointments. The integration presents each user with an average of 61 available slots, with most selections...
The Real Threat to NHS Data Isn’t Technology: It’s Misinformation that Undermines Performance and Productivity
The article argues that misinformation, not technology, is the biggest threat to NHS data effectiveness. It explains that the NHS owns its data and that external vendors act only as processors under strict contracts. Misleading narratives about data ownership are...
The Next Frontier in Precision Oncology
Precision oncology is shifting from static, single‑biopsy analyses toward dynamic, multi‑omics platforms that integrate genomics, proteomics, spatial biology and longitudinal clinical data. Over the next decade, AI will move from pattern‑recognition to causal reasoning, offering clinicians interpretable predictions that anticipate...
Digital Tool Aims to Promote Later-Life Bladder Health
Researchers from the University of Manchester, Lithuanian Sports University and the University of Vic have launched KOKU Bladder, a digital platform that blends evidence‑based education, pelvic‑floor muscle training, behavior‑change techniques and gamification to support bladder health in adults 50+. The...
Lessons From HIMSS: AI Will Not Fix Healthcare: Informed Leadership Might
At HIMSS 2026, industry leaders acknowledged that AI is no longer a future possibility but a present reality in healthcare, with over 1,200 AI‑enabled medical devices already in use in the United States. However, the rapid pace of adoption has...
UK Cancer Trial Targets Difficult-to-Treat Tumours in Children
A new CAR T‑cell immunotherapy trial, called Mighty, will enroll up to 60 children and young adults with hard‑to‑treat solid tumours in the UK and US. The study targets rhabdomyosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma and soft‑tissue sarcoma, cancers that behave differently from...
Why the New NHS Financial Year Must Fund Stability Today and Digital Maturity for Tomorrow
The NHS’s 2026/27 budget must adopt a dual‑track strategy that safeguards core clinical services while ring‑fencing funds for digital transformation. Richard Oswald of Exponential‑e argues that electronic records, interoperable platforms and secure infrastructure are no longer optional but essential for...
When Surgeons Say ‘Wow’: A Game Changer for Orthopaedic Surgery
The SWASH+ NHS consortium has rolled out Sectra’s 3‑D orthopaedic planning software across five trusts, letting surgeons virtually reconstruct fractures before entering the operating theatre. The tool slashes multidisciplinary team (MDT) preparation time by up to 50% and accelerates pre‑operative...
Healthcare Must Be Vigilant to IoT’s Total Costs
Europe’s digital health market is projected to more than double by 2030, accelerating IoT adoption across hospitals, remote‑monitoring programs, and clinical‑trial sites. While IoT promises faster care pathways and richer data, many healthcare organisations underestimate the total cost of ownership,...
MHRA Expands AI Airlock Programme with a £3.6 Million Funding Boost
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has secured a £3.6 million (~$4.6 million) funding boost from the Department of Health and Social Care to expand its AI Airlock, the nation’s first regulatory sandbox for AI medical devices. The multi‑year...
Why Aren’t More Medical Technologies Designed for Children?
Despite rapid advances in adult medical technology, pediatric devices remain scarce. A recent review shows only 0.5% of FDA‑approved orthopaedic devices and 2% of AI radiology tools are labelled for children, while the UK spends just 5% of its health...
AI Sleep Apnea Detection Tool Draws 150,000 Pre-Launch Sign-Ups
Sleep Cycle, the AI‑powered sleep‑tracking app, announced that more than 150,000 users have pre‑registered for its upcoming AI‑driven sleep apnea risk detection tool. The sign‑ups, mainly from the United States and United Kingdom, skew toward adults over 45, a group...
Newborn DNA Screening: What’s Changing in the UK and Where Private Testing Fits
In England, the NHS heel‑prick blood spot test currently screens newborns for nine rare conditions. A 2024 Genomics England Generation Study is sequencing 100,000 infants to evaluate whole‑genome screening for over 200 treatable disorders, with a national rollout planned for...
