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htworld. co. uk > news > research-news > stuffthatworks-launches-research-fellows-programme-finn26

Stuff That Works launches research fellows programme

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (216+ words) The programme is designed to help move from hypothesis to submission much faster by removing common barriers such as dataset format, infrastructure setup, and analytical resources cost. This streamlined access significantly reduces the time from hypothesis refinement to manuscript submission;…...

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htworld. co. uk > news > opinion > the-real-threat-to-nhs-data-isnt-technology-its-misinformation-that-undermines-performance-and-productivity-san26

The real threat to NHS data isn't technology: It's misinformation that undermines performance and productivity

4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (1240+ words) The debate around NHS data has drifted into something unrecognisable. What should be a grounded, technical discussion about infrastructure, safety and outcomes has instead become a distraction that is now directly impacting performance. From boardrooms to wards, and up into…...

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htworld. co. uk > news > opinion > the-next-frontier-in-precision-oncology-onc25

The next frontier in precision oncology

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (702+ words) Precision oncology is entering a new phase. Over the next 10-15 years, it is likely to evolve from a discipline focused mainly on molecular matching into one that is dynamic, predictive, and deeply integrated with tumour biology, causal reasoning, and advanced…...

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htworld. co. uk > news > ai > helical-raises-us10m-for-virtual-ai-lab-stock26

Helical raises US$10m for virtual AI lab

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (503+ words) The Helical virtual AI lab for pharma is an application layer that turns biological foundation models into decision-ready, reproducible in-silico discovery workflows. The US$10 million funding will support expansion across more top-20 pharma programmes and growth of its deployed science…...

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htworld. co. uk > news > ai > ai-health-support-to-be-rolled-out-across-warrington-gp-surgeries-to-help-55000-patients-jp26

AI health support to be rolled out across Warrington GP surgeries to help 55, 000 patients

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (358+ words) Warrington Innovation Network (WIN) Primary Care Network (PCN), which covers six surgeries and around 55, 000 patients, has partnered with digital health provider Aide Health to roll out the technology. The service will support people living with conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary…...

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htworld. co. uk > news > ai > google-quietly-updates-geminis-crisis-response-as-lawsuits-mount-digi26

Google quietly updates Gemini's crisis response as lawsuits mount

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (334+ words) When the chat indicates a potential crisis related to suicide or self-harm, Gemini will now show a "one-touch" interface to connect users to hotline resources, with options to call, chat, text or visit a website. Once activated, the card will…...

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htworld. co. uk > news > ai > startup-cleared-to-use-ai-for-prescribing-psychiatric-meds-htai26

Startup cleared to use AI for prescribing psychiatric meds

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (353+ words) According to The Verge, the AI system is limited to renewing existing prescriptions for a narrow range of drugs " among them fluoxetine (Prozac) and sertraline (Zoloft) " used in the treatment of anxiety and depression. Crucially, it can only issue refills…...

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htworld. co. uk > news > digital-health > ai-sleep-apnea-detection-tool-draws-150000-pre-launch-sign-ups-sleep25

AI sleep apnea detection tool draws 150, 000 pre-launch sign-ups

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (418+ words) The strong early demand underscores a significant need within sleep health and supports Sleep Cycle's strategic expansion into medical technology and scalable digital health solutions. The interest group consists primarily of users in the United States and the United Kingdom,…...

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htworld. co. uk > news > ai > anthropic-acquires-coefficient-bio-for-us400m-htsu26

Anthropic acquires Coefficient Bio for US$400m

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (394+ words) The deal was first reported by The Information and Eric Newcomer. Tech Crunch also confirmed the acquisition through sources close to the deal, and Coefficient's Pitch Book page reflects the US$400m transaction as well. Anthropic and Coefficient have not yet…...

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htworld. co. uk > news > ai > ai-could-transform-patient-education-in-eye-care-research-shows-htai26

AI could transform patient education in eye care, research shows

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (354+ words) The system allows patients to ask questions in natural language and receive clear, clinically grounded answers drawn from trusted medical sources. The system utilises large language models customised with a method known as retrieval-augmented generation, which ensures responses are grounded…...