As the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the globe, one question loomed large: was the United Kingdom prepared to handle a crisis of this magnitude? The answer, according to a scathing first report from the UK COVID-19 Inquiry, is a resounding no
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The First COVID-19 Inquiry Report is Scathing of the UK’s Resilience & Preparedness for the Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the globe, one question loomed large: was the United Kingdom prepared to handle a crisis of this magnitude? The answer, according to a scathing first report from the UK COVID-19 Inquiry, is a resounding no
Gut Bacteria May Hold the Key to Preventing Severe Infections
The Global Burden of Disease study estimated that in 2019, approximately 25% of all deaths worldwide were due to infections. Emerging evidence suggests that the key to reducing susceptibility to infections may lie within the trillions of microbes that inhabit our gut - the gut microbiome
Chewing Tobacco’s Grip on Football: The Growing Problem of Snus Use Among Players
Faced with the stresses of their high-pressure jobs, some players have increasingly turned to mood-altering substances like alcohol, cannabis, and painkillers for relief. However, one substance in particular has gained significant popularity within professional soccer circles in recent years - snus
Predicting Cancer Risk with Digital Health Records
Every day we leave traces of our lives in digital systems. While privacy concerns abound, this digitization of daily life also presents new opportunities for medical research. Scientists are now tapping into nationwide databases of electronic health records to gain insights that were previously impossible
Unlocking Precision Cancer Care through Whole Genome Sequencing
Tumors can vary greatly between patients and even within the same patient over time as the disease progresses. To improve patient outcomes, oncologists need a more comprehensive understanding of the molecular changes driving each individual's cancer
U.K. Whooping cough cases continue to rise
New data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in March, bringing the total number of cases in 2024 to 2,793
Preventing Unnecessary Chemotherapy after Surgery for Early Breast Cancer
More people with early breast cancer could be spared chemotherapy and therefore avoid the side effects associated with the treatment after tumour profiling tests were recommended by NICE
The U.K.’s Darkest Medical Scandal
A public inquiry has concluded that thousands of victims were repeatedly failed by the NHS and successive governments - after being infected with HIV and hepatitis C
AI | Detecting COVID-19 in Lungs with Deep Learning
Over the past few years, researchers have made great strides in applying machine learning and artificial intelligence to medical imaging. One area that has shown promise is using deep neural networks (DNNs) to analyze lung ultrasound images and detect signs of COVID-19
Understanding the Silent Killer: Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV, has often been called "the forgotten virus." Despite being a leading cause of infant hospitalization worldwide, RSV still receives significantly less attention than other pediatric viruses like influenza.
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After 11 years, Boston Dynamics has said goodbye to its humanoid robot ATLAS HD. The robotics company says it’s time for ATLAS to “kick back and relax” in retirement, letting the new all electric ATLAS take over. This video was shared to remember ATLAS HD’s great moments and those not so great.
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