The list of approved GLP-1 indications now reaches well beyond weight loss and glycaemic control. Regulators in three major markets have licensed the class across cardiology, nephrology and hepatology. Other conditions carry positive phase 3 data but no licence at...
Developing a new medical device is a lengthy, complex process that typically takes between three to seven years from conception to market [1]. For MedTech companies operating within highly regulated environments where compliance and patient safety are paramount,...
Midlife marks one of the most significant physiological transitions in the human lifespan. For many individuals, particularly those navigating perimenopause and menopause, metabolic stability becomes harder to maintain, appetite signals shift, energy becomes less...
The UK animal testing deadline that matters most falls at the end of December. By then, regulatory testing on animals for skin irritation, eye irritation and skin sensitisation is meant to stop. It is the largest of a cluster of targets the Replacing Animals in...
Life science news 31 August 2026: three US approvals, two UK device safety alerts and two licensing deals. Revolution Medicines won approval for a broad RAS-targeted pancreatic cancer drug. AstraZeneca and Ionis presented the full data behind a closely watched heart...
Patient trauma can have a significant impact on the ways in which patients interact with the healthcare environment and with its staff. Many patient behaviors can stem from trauma, including lack of adherence to care plans. In the context of patient safety,...
Life science news 29 June 2026: AbbVie and Merck KGaA announce blockbuster acquisitions totalling more than $22 billion, NICE recommends the first disease-modifying therapy for type 1 diabetes for NHS use, and Definium Therapeutics delivers a landmark Phase 3 result...
Findings published in Nature Communications point to a previously uncharacterised cell death mechanism that could open new therapeutic targets for slowing neurodegeneration Researchers at King's College London and the UK Dementia Research Institute have identified a...
GroYourBiz (GYB), a leading organisation supporting female senior leaders and women-owned businesses, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Champion of Change Award, three exceptional clinical leaders whose innovation and determination are transforming...
Life science news 22 June 2026: the FDA clears the first disease-modifying therapy for newly diagnosed childhood type 1 diabetes, the MHRA approves the UK's first cancer treatment delivered by on-body injector, and GSK wins approval for the first oral carbapenem...
First U.K. case series demonstrates successful use of RECELL GO® in 17 burn and reconstructive surgery patients Findings presented at the British Burn Association Annual Meeting support the role of RECELL GO in standardizing preparation of RECELL® Spray-On Skin™ Cells...
Nasal Photodisinfection Cuts Surgical Infections In Complex Brain Surgery By 78.5% at Leeds Teaching Hospitals A pilot involving 189 patients at Leeds Teaching Hospitals using nasal photodisinfection prior to complex brain procedures performed through the nose has led...
Life science news 15 June 2026: GSK's $10.6 billion Nuvalent acquisition headlines a blockbuster M&A week, the MHRA approves the UK's first oral weight-loss semaglutide tablet, and the FDA clears a new adjuvant combination for kidney cancer in a landmark week for...
Life science news 8 June 2026: ASCO delivers landmark oncology data, GSK achieves hepatitis B functional cure breakthrough, and Servier secures a $2.65 billion rare disease deal in a milestone week for the industry. Revolution Medicines presented full Phase 3 data for...
Is Burnout More Than Workload? Are external pressures the only drivers of burnout, or can self-perception and the manipulation of values also play a role? Burnout, nervous system regulation, and boundaries have become increasingly familiar concepts within...
Most diseases do not begin the day a diagnosis is made. The body often goes through a series of changes long before medicine has a name for what is happening, and the period between apparent health and confirmed disease is something we still don't fully understand.¹...
Life science news 1 June 2026: FDA approvals, a landmark obesity pill advance and a $10.5 billion Pfizer partnership define a milestone week for pharma and biotech. The week of 24 to 30 May 2026 delivered a string of significant regulatory milestones, high-value...
Burnout has long been viewed as a matter of individual resilience. Individuals are advised to meditate, sleep well, optimise morning routines, cut down on screen time, show gratitude, achieve a good work-life balance, or just be better at managing time. While these...