For the first time in 20 years, FDA approved new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease
BBC - 08-Jun-2021A long way from a cure, but hopefully indicates that Alzheimer's isn't unassailable
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Researchers develop blood tests for faster and easier dementia diagnosis
BBC - 04-Apr-2024Large-scale trials aim to enable timely access to support and potential treatments
Genomes of 13,000 UK patients decoded, marking the dawn of precision oncology
BBC - 11-Jan-2024Provides oncologists with a precise tumor genetic map for selecting treatments
UK's approval of casgevy paves the way for gene-edited treatment of blood disorders
BBC - 16-Nov-2023Casgevy offers hope for patients with sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia
Many UK adults have untreated high cholesterol and high blood pressure
BBC - 06-Nov-2023These untreated conditions increase the risk of serious health problems
NHS to sequence the entire DNA of newborns for rare genetic disease diagnosis
BBC - 13-Dec-2022Whole genome sequencing could speed up diagnosis and allow early life-saving treatment
Inherited blindness can now be cured with gene therapy
BBC - 29-Apr-2021A breakthrough gene therapy restores eyesight in patients with rare eye disease
First gene therapy for a rare eye disease, now NHS-approved
BBC - 17-Feb-2020This life-changing new gene therapy will halt sight loss and improve vision
5 key questions about coronavirus (Covid-19)
BBC - 12-Feb-2020It's not going to wipe out humanity - and your individual risk is low
Tumour cells examined in virtual reality
BBC - 26-Dec-2018Allows researchers to better understand tumour structure and examine it from any angle
World's largest gene sequencing project in healthcare
BBC - 05-Dec-2018100,000 Genomes Project has ended "diagnostic odyssey" for 1 in 4 participants with rare diseases
New Versius robot surgery system coming to NHS
BBC - 03-Sep-2018This new robot is smaller and easier to set-up allowing a wider range of procedures
Exercise in old age prevents immune system from declining
BBC - 08-Mar-2018Cyclists in their 80s had the immune systems of 20-year-olds. Immune system decline makes older ...
Woman receives bionic hand with sense of touch
BBC - 03-Jan-2018First bionic hand with a sense of touch that can be worn outside a laboratory. Fitted to patient...
How long could we live?
BBC - 20-Dec-2017What are the secrets of the superagers? Could drugs delay the diseases of ageing? Now scientist...
Doctors use deep-brain ultrasound therapy to treat tremors
BBC - 09-Dec-2016Patient suffered from uncontrollable tremors in his right hand. Used MRI guided focused ultrasou...
Robot operates inside eye in world first
BBC - 09-Sep-2016Surgeon controlled robot via a joystick to remove a membrane one hundredth of a millimetre thick....
Bionic eye implant world first
BBC - 21-Jul-2015Previously only tested on rare eye conditions Second Sight’s Argus II implant has now been succes...
