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Digital pathology in the cloud: Driving interoperability, AI integration, and future-ready diagnosis

Philips Healthcare tells us about the advantages of adopting cloud technology in digital pathology, emphasizing its role in enhancing interoperability, AI integration, and diagnostic efficiency.

Doctors seek new strike mandate as NHS pay and staffing crisis deepens

Resident doctors in England will ballot from 8 December 2025 to 2 February 2026 on whether to extend their strike mandate until August 2026.

An update on humanities funding in North America

Open Access Government updates readers on humanities funding in North America, highlighting a significant research grant aimed at combating anti-Semitism within American society.

Ending the silent crisis of venous leg ulcers

Venous leg ulcers represent a significant socioeconomic burden, costing the NHS over £3 billion each year. These ulcers can lead to life-altering challenges for patients, impacting both their mental and physical health. Lorna Rothery spoke with Professor Dan Carradice, a specialist in vascular surgery, about why early treatment must be a national priority.

Shaping Europe’s digital present and future

Open Access Government offers an update on the EU’s policy priorities for shaping Europe’s digital landscape and future.

Commission reveals new strategy to boost Europe’s bioeconomy

The European Commission has introduced a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, setting out a plan to drive greener growth,...

New AI tool can lower political temperature and partisan rhetoric through algorithm control

A new Stanford-led research published in Science shows that a web-based tool can drastically reduce partisan animosity on X feeds without platform cooperation.

Patient safety in the age of digital healthcare

The future of healthcare is digital. While the increasing use of technology will bring opportunities, it will also create new risks for patient safety. Nick Woodier from the Health Services Safety Investigations Body reflects on the implementation of various technologies in healthcare and their impact on patient safety.

When defining UMN, the EU must not leave phenylketonuria patients behind

Contributors from the PKU community, including patient reps, key opinion leaders, and medical experts, discuss the implications of redefining ‘unmet medical need’ in the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation, emphasising the potential negative impact on patients, particularly those with rare diseases like phenylketonuria.

New Sentinel satellites deliver first images, expanding Earth and atmospheric monitoring capabilities

Two newly launched Copernicus missions, Sentinel-1D and Sentinel-5A, have returned their first observations, showing enhancements in Europe’s capacity to monitor the planet’s surface and its atmosphere.

Malta joins EIT RIB pilot to strengthen startup growth

Malta is expecting to take its next steps in their innovation journey following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding between the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the Government of Malta.

The UK Government will expand Neighbourhood Health Centres in NHS overhaul

The UK government is preparing to expand community-based healthcare as part of a new plan to cut NHS waiting times, boost productivity, and modernise the system.

Photonics research paves the way for energy-efficient, scalable AI data centres

As artificial intelligence continues to expand rapidly, it is transforming everything from scientific discovery to industrial automation.

Heritage and culture global focus

Discover the work of managing world heritage sites through our report on the inscription of 26 new cultural and natural properties.

What are endocrine disruptors and why should you care?

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are prevalent in our environment. Dr Josef Köhrle, Senior Professor of Molecular Endocrinology and Editor-in-Chief of Environmental Endocrinology, discusses with Lorna Rothery the urgent need for stronger actions to address the potential health risks posed by these chemicals.

Orangutan crisis: Solutions to save them

Michelle Desilets, Founder and Executive Director of the Orangutan Land Trust, outlines the threats to the survival of orangutans and their habitats, and where solutions lie.

Breakthrough Obe-cel drug for aggressive leukaemia to reach NHS patients

A new immunotherapy for a severe form of blood cancer will soon be available on the NHS, offering new hope to adults whose disease has returned or stopped responding to conventional treatment.

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