Rival companies are racing to create lucrative applications from cutting-edge technology
Private equity group likely to drop out of consortium with TPG exploring bid for eyecare group
Amid a brutal civil war, the international community has to send a message that targeting healthcare has real consequences
Manhunt under way for the individual suspected of killing Brian Thompson
Author recommends breaking ‘siloed’ work practices to spur life sciences sector and improve care
So far it has stumbled from one policy mis-step to another
Critics of proposed legislation argue for better end-of-life care ahead of vote on Friday
Spanish healthcare group had previously been object of short seller report
Forecasting the last seven days of life is harder than the final 24 hours; beyond that, things become shakier still
State-backed insurance programmes would fund drugs for obese patients without separate health conditions
Former members of judiciary question whether their role would be a proper safeguard
Africa leads decline but cases must fall faster to meet target of ending designation of Aids as public health threat by 2030
Jay Bhattacharya at the NIH would be the latest ally of Robert F Kennedy Jr to take a role overseeing US healthcare
Figures released by NHS England show slower than hoped rollout of software
Plan is latest sign that Donald Trump’s healthcare pick is preparing assault on medical establishment
Drugstore operator’s concession follows recent replacement of its chief and leadership overhaul in its insurance unit
Sharp rise in cases over 30 years compounded by millions of people lacking access to medication, Lancet study finds
Medical devices company should consider spinning off orthopaedics unit, say three top-20 shareholders
Data suggests that the long-term drag on health service delivery may be finally lifting
Heathcare software provider is cutting waiting times, discharge times — and millions of pounds of costs
Shares in FTSE 100 group soar as it lays out plan to focus on its energy business
MPs will soon vote on whether the terminally ill can end their lives. The decision is fraught with logistical and ethical questions
Vaccine sceptic expected to hold sway over health policy and top appointments
Faster diagnostics, more targeted treatment and better communication are among areas of healthcare already benefiting from artificial intelligence
Grassroots projects in Surrey show positive impact of tackling health problems before they escalate
