Applied StemCell and Cellipont Bioservices Partner to Accelerate Cell Therapy Development
Applied StemCell, Inc. (ASC), a genome engineering company, has announced a strategic partnership with Cellipont Bioservices, a company that specializes in cell therapy development and manufacturing. The goal of this partnership is to make it easier and faster to develop new cell therapies using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), an advanced technology used in regenerative…
Extendicare Announces Proposed Changes to Board of Directors
Extendicare Inc., a leading provider of senior care services in Canada, has announced proposed changes to its Board of Directors ahead of its annual shareholders meeting scheduled for April 16, 2026. The company has nominated Josh Blair and Leslee Thompson as new members of the Board, where they are expected to bring extensive experience in…
Beacon Behavioral Partners Expands Network with Novus Neurology and SunCoast Psychiatry
Beacon Behavioral Partners (BBP), a growing national network of independent psychiatric practices, has announced new partnerships with Novus Neurology and SunCoast Psychiatry. These partnerships are expected to expand access to advanced neurological and psychiatric care in Florida and Alabama and strengthen Beacon’s network of mental health providers across the southern United States. Beacon Behavioral Partners…
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Is Changing for the Better
Pancreatic cancer has long been considered one of the most difficult cancers to treat. While many other cancers have seen major improvements in survival rates over the past few decades, pancreatic cancer survival rates have remained low. In fact, the mortality rate for pancreatic cancer has continued to rise, even as treatments for other cancers…
SEPSICON 2026 Highlights Advances in Sepsis Care and Clinical Innovation
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre organised SRM SEPSICON 2026, a two-day national academic programme held on March 17 and 18, 2026, in Tamil Nadu. The event focused on improving the diagnosis and treatment of sepsis and brought together doctors, researchers, healthcare professionals and students from across India to share knowledge and develop clinical…
University of Missouri Begins First In-Person Trial for Breakthrough Nuclear Medicine Device
The University of Missouri has started its first human clinical trial for a new nuclear medicine treatment that could help improve cancer care. The trial is being conducted by the university’s School of Medicine and MU Health Care using a new therapy developed on campus. The treatment uses Eye90 microspheres, which are tiny glass beads…
NHS Confederation and NHS Providers Respond to Intensive Recovery Programme
NHS Confederation and NHS Providers have responded to the government’s new Intensive Recovery programme, which aims to support NHS trusts that are currently struggling with performance and service delivery. Matthew Taylor, interim chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said that recent public surveys show the NHS is starting to improve, but there is still a…
The Impact of Outreach Campaign Planning and Delivery on Vaccination Uptake
15 April 2026 Engaging patients in their own healthcare is an important part of improving vaccination uptake and is a key priority in the 10 Year Health Plan. Many communities respond better when healthcare organisations use tailored outreach programmes and provide different ways for people to connect with healthcare providers. This webinar will focus on…
Improving Coordination Between Mental Health Services and A&E: Lessons and Insights
29 April 2026 Between May 2025 and April 2026, the Interface Improvement Programme supported healthcare teams across 18 acute care locations to improve services between mental health and A&E departments. The programme focused on understanding the challenges at the point where mental health services and emergency departments work together and finding practical solutions to improve…
Anti-Racism in Leadership Conference 2026 Focuses on Inclusive Leadership for All
28 April 2026 09:30 The NHS Confederation is working to support leaders at every level by giving them the knowledge, confidence and support needed to improve healthcare for everyone. On 28 April 2026, a major conference will be held in Leeds in partnership with the BME Leadership Network. The event will focus on tackling racial…
Global Healthcare Workforce Management Systems Market to Reach $6.26 Billion by 2035
Healthcare providers around the world are increasing their investment in advanced staffing technologies to deal with workforce shortages and rising labour costs. As hospitals continue to face staffing challenges, many organisations are turning to digital workforce management systems to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs. According to a new report, the global healthcare workforce management…
Health and Care Sector Sees Major New Developments
Several important developments have recently taken place in the health and care sector. A new chief executive for NHS Employers has been appointed. Ben Morrin will take on the role in July and will focus on improving workforce leadership and supporting NHS organisations. He has previously worked in senior NHS roles and has experience in…