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After years of uncertainty, researchers at the University of Utah have discovered spinocerebellar ataxia 4 (SCA4), a rare neurological disease .

Today on World Malaria Day, we look at the continued effects of the disease. Recent efforts to combat malaria have come to a halt, with global targets set to be missed.

Michelle Holmes, Managing Director at Holmes & Partners Ltd, walks us through prescribing solutions for the NHS staff shortage crisis.

New data released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows a concerning rise in malaria cases diagnosed in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, reaching 2,000 reported cases for the first time since 2001.

Radiologist Dr Farzana Rahman examines the challenges for the adoption of AI tools in the NHS and why other critical issues must be addressed before such technologies can be adopted.

Dr Farzana Rahman BSc, MBBS, MSc, FRCR. is the CEO and Co-Founder of radiology technology company Hexarad She was previously Substantive Consultant Radiologist at University College Hospitals Trust London, an NHS Digital advisor, and Head of Data and Digital Strategy at the AoMRC where she led the publication of a...

Find out here about a geriatric psychiatry program at the Music and Mental Health Research Clinic that improves the wellbeing of older adults.

Lorna Rothery spoke to the Cancer Drug Development Forum’s Managing Director, Professor Jaap Verweij and Chairperson of the CDDF Board of Directors, Professor Ruth Plummer, about opportunities and challenges in oncology research and treatment.

Recent health research has revealed alarming trends in the prevalence of fatty liver disease among young adults.

Ron Gutman, inventor, serial healthcare and technology entrepreneur, and Stanford University adjunct professor, discusses the emergence of genomic sequencing as a vital tool in mitigating global public health threats.

Recent Office for National Statistics (ONS) data has revealed almost 10 million individuals are waiting for crucial NHS appointments or treatments.

Dr Marc Robin, Medical Director at Dialogue, discusses Canada’s efforts to improve mental health services and how technology can help.

Andrew Rut, CEO of the medical AI firm Metadvice, explains how Artificial Intelligence could vastly improve healthcare delivery and patient care.

OTC drugs are not harmless. Understanding the effects and dangers of OCT abuse and misuse is key to public safety, here UC Davis explains

We spoke with Parkinson’s UK, an organisation dedicated to funding important research and supporting those affected by Parkinson’s, about the prevalence, impact, and management of the condition.

In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) may have superior clinical reasoning capabilities compared to human physicians.

Scientists reveal the link between alcohol consumption and heart disease, particularly among young to middle-aged women.

Vessela Kristensen and Dag Undlien uncover AI tools in genetics, from variant recognition to clinical implementation.

Beyond the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on routine care, other factors impact the physical and mental wellbeing of people with diabetes. Lorna Rothery spoke to Dr Mayank Patel, a consultant in diabetes at University Hospital Southampton and member of the DRWF editorial advisory board, about the importance of education in changing attitudes towards type 1 and type 2 diabetes stigma.

Determined to tackle the carbon footprint of medicine, CPI’s Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre is addressing key sustainability issues in pharmaceutical manufacturing.