General Healthcare

The ECDC has found the Europe has gaps in its preparedness for global health emergencies, such as pandemics, including in workforce and data-sharing.

All 53 WHO European Region Member States adopted a new AI in healthcare roadmap, prioritising patient safety, governance and digital transformation.

NHS AI note-taking assistant TORTUS reduced administrative time by 61%, saving 13 minutes per consultation while maintaining clinical accuracy.

Adding darolutamide to hormone therapy and radiotherapy improved metastasis-free survival in high-risk prostate cancer, according to research presented at ESMO 2026.

Osimertinib plus savolitinib cut death risk by 32% versus chemotherapy in selected patients with resistant lung cancer, according to new trial results presented at ESMO 2026.

Intismeran improved melanoma outcomes and reduced reoccurrence by over 40%, but leaked trial data fell short of investor expectations, hitting Moderna and Merck shares.

The AD-SMART trial will test whether diabetes drug metformin and ADHD medicine atomoxetine can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in an initial 1,200 participants.

Government proposals would restrict high-risk cosmetic procedures to qualified professionals and strengthen patient protection.