Clinithink and AstraZeneca launch AI project for lung cancer detection
Clinithink and AstraZeneca are using artificial intelligence to help detect early-stage lung cancer to improve patient outcomes.
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A tribute to ‘inspiring, witty and pioneering’ John Fox
In late August this year John Fox died from cancer, leaving behind an incredible legacy that will continue to have an impact in for years to come.
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New research to develop AI to better predict risk of mouth cancer
The study will look at the use of machine learning and AI to assist pathologists in spotting mouth cancer, which has increased by 60% in the last 10 years.
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Industry news in brief
This months industry round-up features news that the use NHS Digital’s e-prescription service has increased during Covid-19.
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New £11m programme to explore AI in lung cancer diagnosis
Clinical, imaging and molecular data will be combined for the first time using AI with the aim of more accurately and quickly diagnosing lung cancer.
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New £56m research network to focus on AI in radiotherapy
Cancer Research UK RadNet marks the charities largest ever investment in radiotherapy research and aims to accelerate the development of treatments.
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Imaging, robotics and AI to form part of new international cancer research
Charities and universities have teamed up to form the International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection to develop new strategies for detecting cancer.
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Patient experience surveys exempted from national data opt-outs
Health minister Steve Brine confirmed patients’ requests for information not to be shared, through the national data opt-out, would not apply to surveys.
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New online tool could help GPs predict woman’s risk of breast cancer
The calculator, which combines a woman’s family history with lifestyle factors, is the ‘most comprehensive method yet’ to predict the risk of the disease.
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Cancer Research UK calls for investment in digital pathology
Investment in digital pathology and in data collection will be essential if diagnostic services are to be able to cope in the future, according to a leading charity’s report.
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