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AI scribes may fail to capture patients’ experiences

04 September, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Research

The use of artificial intelligence tools to take notes can change the nature of interactions…

Female doctor explaining electronic test results to female patient at clinic. They are sitting in examination room and the doctor has an ipad. The doctor is wearing a white coat and has a stethoscope around her neck. The patient is wearing a floral shirt and glasses.

Protein build-up may shape cancer drug response

02 September, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

The way cancer-causing proteins accumulate in tumours may influence how effectively a promising new…

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Monitoring after fainting identifies heart conditions

31 August, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

Fitting a wearable heart monitor for 14 days when patients go to A&E with unexplained fainting…

Close up of an older woman with a small, black heart monitor attached to her chest

‘Supportive’ brain cells may drive cognitive decline

25 August, 20262026 animal research Future of Health and Care Research

Brain cells that produce the protective coating around nerve fibres can become dysfunctional with…

System of neurons with glowing connections on black background

Woodlands linked to reduced antidepressant use

24 August, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

Improving and maintaining woodlands in deprived communities is linked with reduced antidepressant…

Image of trees and grass as part of an inner city woodland area

Isolation drives lasting impact of cyberbullying

20 August, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

Teenagers who are subjected to online bullying are at greater risk of later emotional and…

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Funding boost for trio of net zero projects

20 August, 20262026 Climate and Environmental Crisis Research

Three Edinburgh-led projects have received funding from an initiative to help Scotland achieve its…

Birdsong shows patterns similar to human language

10 August, 20262026 Climate and Environmental Crisis Data, Digital and AI Research

The songs produced by birds share similarities with the structure of human language, a study shows.

Image of two white small birds facing each other

Siberian methane emissions double in a decade, study finds

07 August, 20262026 Climate and Environmental Crisis Research

A devastating mix of hot, dry weather and warmer, wetter summers has led to methane emissions to…

Forest fire in Russia

New insights into leading cause of back pain

06 August, 20262026 animal research Future of Health and Care Research

Neck and back pain could be caused by changes in gene activity that trigger the breakdown of the…

Close up of doctor examining patient's back

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