Lies...Still the Best Medicine?Placebo surgeries prompt a significant ethical debate about deception in medical practice despite their potential benefits.
Rafael Lopez, oncologist: With a blood test we expect to be able to identify the weaknesses of almost all tumors'Liquid biopsy technology is revolutionizing cancer treatment by enabling earlier detection and better prognostication.
Cancer patients not getting right care, say doctorsFailings in NHS cancer services lead to up to half of patients not receiving necessary treatments, risking lives.
An Effective Treatment for Opioid Addiction Exists. Why Isn't It Used More?Buprenorphine treatment significantly enhances patient retention in addiction recovery, as evidenced by a critical study conducted at Yale.
AI and medicine: A match or mistake?The rise of AI in healthcare is significantly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, which necessitated faster diagnosis and patient care.
What to Do If You Have Sleep ApneaThe invention of the CPAP machine by Colin Sullivan has transformed treatments for sleep apnea, but challenges remain for many users.
Can AI shake-up translational research?AI-driven tools like the Biomedical Data Translator can expedite treatment for rare diseases, offering hope in translational medicine.
Wales hospital waiting lists hit new record highHospital waiting times in Wales have hit record levels, affecting hundreds of thousands of patients and drawing criticism from political parties.
Labour pledges 40,000 extra NHS appointments a weekLabour plans to introduce shared NHS waiting lists for efficient healthcare delivery.
Patients sleep in corridors at east London hospital trust despite best A&E performance since 2020Many patients being treated within four hours despite overcrowdingImprovements in A&E performance at BHRUT since 2020