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For the first time in 20 years, FDA approved new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease

BBC - 08-Jun-2021

A long way from a cure, but hopefully indicates that Alzheimer's isn't unassailable

Articles written by Fergus Walsh

Researchers develop blood tests for faster and easier dementia diagnosis

BBC - 04-Apr-2024

Large-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-2024

Provides 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-2023

Casgevy 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-2023

These 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-2022

Whole genome sequencing could speed up diagnosis and allow early life-saving treatment

Inherited blindness can now be cured with gene therapy

BBC - 29-Apr-2021

A 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-2020

This life-changing new gene therapy will halt sight loss and improve vision

5 key questions about coronavirus (Covid-19)

BBC - 12-Feb-2020

It's not going to wipe out humanity - and your individual risk is low

Tumour cells examined in virtual reality

BBC - 26-Dec-2018

Allows researchers to better understand tumour structure and examine it from any angle

World's largest gene sequencing project in healthcare

BBC - 05-Dec-2018

100,000 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-2018

This 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-2018

Cyclists 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-2018

First 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-2017

What 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-2016

Patient suffered from uncontrollable tremors in his right hand. Used MRI guided focused ultrasou...

Robot operates inside eye in world first

BBC - 09-Sep-2016

Surgeon controlled robot via a joystick to remove a membrane one hundredth of a millimetre thick....

Bionic eye implant world first

BBC - 21-Jul-2015

Previously only tested on rare eye conditions Second Sight’s Argus II implant has now been succes...