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Improving Outcomes of fragility fractures in North East London’s ageing population through data-driven rehabilitation

As North East London’s population ages, the region faces a growing challenge: fragility fractures. A ‘fragility’ fracture is a broken bone caused by a fall from a standing height or less. These fractures often affect older adults and are rising sharply, with over half a million cases annually across the UK. These injuries, often resulting from osteoporosis, lead to significant pain, disability, and loss...

UK Government back Barts Life Sciences Cluster

The Barts Life Sciences Cluster has received government support as part of a national initiative to accelerate health innovation and unlock billions in growth. Speaking at London Life Sciences Week, Dr Zubir Ahmed MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health Innovation and Safety, highlighted that the Barts Life Sciences Cluster stands as a powerful testament to the city’s dynamic energy,...

The Barts Life Sciences Cluster Launches in Whitechapel, East London

With planned investment of over £800m, the Cluster brings together Barts Health NHS Trust and private investors to unite clinical excellence and commercial innovation. Science Minister Lord Vallance said: “We have ambitious goals for making the UK Europe’s leader when it comes to life sciences’ sector-led investment in R&D, access to scale-up finance, and pulling in foreign direct investment....