As the new year begins, NHS workers continue to face significant pressures and challenges during the winter months, with patient safety concerns becoming more pronounced across various facets of the healthcare system. Several acute trusts have declared critical incidents due to winter pressures,
The biotech industry in particular will experience high levels of uncertainty and changes in 2025. Emerging biotech companies are facing significant challenges due to new technologies, intense global competition, and changes in the market. Next year, 2025, may be tough for startups as they
Navigating the complexities of critical care clinical trials, particularly when facing the issue of "truncation due to death," is crucial for obtaining unbiased, clear, and meaningful results. Patient-centered outcomes affected by death before they can be fully measured pose significant challenges,
Artificial intelligence (AI) has garnered significant attention in recent years, particularly within the medical field for its potential to revolutionize various aspects of healthcare. The integration of AI in breast cancer detection promises not only an increase in accuracy but also a potential
The impact of chemicals on child health is a growing concern, with experts calling for a new regulatory framework to address the risks posed by synthetic chemicals and plastics. The current lack of stringent regulations allows potentially harmful products to enter the market, contributing to rising
The healthcare industry is witnessing an unprecedented advancement with the introduction of AI-powered wearable cameras designed to detect and prevent medication errors. These errors are a significant concern, contributing to a substantial number of preventable harms, with medication errors alone
The landscape of clinical trials is on the brink of a significant transformation, driven by the integration of Real World Data (RWD). By 2025, the use of RWD is expected to revolutionize the way clinical trials are conducted, offering new opportunities for efficiency, accuracy, and patient-centric
Recent advancements in imaging technology have caused a significant shift in how high-risk nonmetastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer is staged. Conventional imaging techniques, which have long been the standard, might have significantly underestimated the extent of metastasis in these
CAR-T cell therapy has emerged as a groundbreaking approach in cancer treatment, leveraging the body's immune system to target and destroy cancer cells. Since its inception in 2017, this innovative therapy has rapidly evolved, with numerous products reaching commercialization and receiving
The ability of Generative Pre-trained Transformer 4 (GPT-4) to effectively analyze medical notes in multiple languages has garnered significant interest within the medical and technology communities. A recently published comprehensive evaluation study in Lancet Digital Health by a consortium of
