Medicine
New Research Conducted Using Google AI Can Match Or Exceed Radiologists In Detecting Cancer In Breast Scans
Posted in Medicine, Science on 20th Mar, 2026
by Alexander Muller
The use of AI in breast cancer screening shows that AI detected more cases of invasive cancer, more cases overall, had fewer false positives, and recalled fewer women having their first scan than humans did.
A New Therapy Keeps Cancer Care On Course When Low Platelets Are An Obstacle
Posted in Medicine, Science on 20th Mar, 2026
by Alexander Muller
For many patients, chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia (CIT) creates a roadblock, forcing clinicians to delay or reduce treatment.
UK Cancer Death Rates Down To Their Lowest Level On Record
Posted in Medicine, Science on 20th Mar, 2026
by Alexander Muller
Cancer death rates in the UK are at their lowest level on record, 29% down from when they peaked in 1989, according to latest data.
Targeted Radiotherapy Injection Shrinks Treatment-resistant Prostate Cancer Tumours In Early Clinical Trial
Posted in Medicine, Science on 18th Mar, 2026
by Alexander Muller
A new drug for prostate cancer, which delivers a precisely targeted dose of radiation to cancer cells, can keep cancer at bay, a phase I trial reports. The ‘search and destroy’ treatment shrank tumours or halted their growth in 83 per cent of patients.
British Research Expertise To Deliver Faster Cancer Diagnosis And Cleaner Energy
Posted in Medicine, Science on 18th Mar, 2026
by Alexander Muller
Major new backing for medical imaging centres across the UK alongside tidal energy testing expansion in Orkney and cutting-edge materials.