The role of an 18th-century instrument maker, Francis Hauksbee the Younger, may have been pivotal in shaping the landscape of modern clinical trials. His contributions possibly influenced James Lind, a Royal Navy surgeon, whose pioneering controlled trial helped identify vitamin C as an effective
In York, a family's journey of resilience and gratitude has culminated in a remarkable fundraising achievement for Cancer Research UK. The Burn family, inspired by their mother's successful battle against cancer, transformed their personal trials into a community-driven mission to support
A groundbreaking study conducted by Zeynep Ilgin Kolabas and her colleagues at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich unveils the existence and function of channels between the skull and brain. This research reveals their role in trafficking immune cells and facilitating skull-specific immune
Recently, concerns have been raised by Clinical Safety Officers (CSOs) regarding the potential risks to patient safety due to NHS trusts' historical non-compliance with digital clinical safety standards. A BBC investigation revealed that 126 cases of serious harm, including three fatalities,
In an optimistic outlook at the 43rd JPM Conference in San Francisco, Thermo Fisher CEO Marc Casper underscored the firm's strategic adaptations and growth initiatives tailored to meet surging demand for GLP-1 diabetes and weight loss products. Thermo Fisher Scientific's extensive
With the rapid advancement of technology, laboratories are increasingly seeking innovative solutions to improve their efficiency and precision, thereby reducing errors and streamlining workflows. At the SLAS 2025 International Conference & Exhibition in San Diego, ABB Robotics is preparing to
Recent research presented at the 2025 Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Annual Meeting has shed light on the survival benefits of anatomic lung resections, specifically lobectomy and segmentectomy, for patients diagnosed with stage 1A non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Utilizing data from the STS
The transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the field of therapeutics, particularly drug development, has been a topic of significant excitement and investment. However, despite the enthusiasm, tangible evidence of AI's success in revolutionizing drug development remains
A recent study has unveiled a new type of stem cell in the brain that could potentially revolutionize treatments for adult glioblastoma (GBM), a highly lethal brain tumor. Conducted by a team led by Li Wang and guided by senior author Arnold Kriegstein at the University of California, San Francisco
Imagine a world where obesity is not just a physical health challenge but a severe risk factor for life-threatening diseases. The increasing prevalence of obesity in modern society has become a significant concern for public health experts, especially with the stark rise in cancer cases. Delving
