‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed what they describe as the first vaccine with a key component designed entirely by artificial intelligence and tested in human trials.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, following recent strikes by consultants and specialist doctors in the region.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to authorize strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 participants supporting the measure amid disputes regarding compensation levels.
NHS bodies in England impose two-year minimum wait for ADHD and autism assessments
NHS bodies in England are imposing minimum waiting periods of up to two years for ADHD and autism assessments as demand for neurodiversity diagnoses overwhelms available services.
‘Gamechanging’ brain tumour test reduces diagnosis from eight weeks to two hours
A new rapid genomic test developed at the University of Nottingham can diagnose brain tumours during surgery, reducing diagnosis time from eight weeks to two hours.
NHS staff suspected of snooping on patient data to face immediate suspension
NHS England is implementing immediate suspension and computer system lockouts for staff suspected of accessing patient records without valid reasons, following multiple high-profile data breach incidents.