Innovations

A lab-grown heart beats independently while sensors measure real-time force, opening new possibilities for cardiac research and drug testing.

AI-scribe tools cut admin time, boost patient interaction, and could reshape how NHS clinicians deliver care nationwide.

A smart speaker acting as an interactive virtual assistant shows promise for improving mental health and glycaemic control in older people with diabetes.

Patients who responded to treatment showed increased Beta2 power, enhanced high-frequency functional connectivity, and dominant engagement of frontal brain networks.

Machine learning analyses everyday WhatsApp voice notes to detect depressive profiles with high accuracy in real world settings.

Machine learning analysis reveals why cancer survival differs between countries, identifying radiotherapy, coverage, and economic factors as critical drivers.

A hospital pilot suggests video-based patient records support frailty assessment, yet staff engagement remains limited despite promising patient-centred care benefits.

Find out how an electronic diary improves monitoring of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms, and supports personalised management strategies for patients.