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UK moves ahead with GP patient data sharing plan

The UK government has asked the NHS to start putting together the platforms to allow anonymised primary care patient data to be used by researchers.

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UK Biobank charts success of NHS imaging project

The UK Biobank has completed the world's largest whole body imaging project, compiling more than a billion scans from 100,000 volunteers.

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UK Biobank responds to fears over Chinese access to NHS data

Access to de-identified NHS patient data by researchers based in China is not a security concern, according to UK Biobank.

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Could an ECG spot people at risk of cognitive decline?

UK Biobank study suggests someone's risk of premature ageing or cognitive decline could be predicted using a simple ECG reading supported by an AI.

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World's largest proteomics trial launched by UK Biobank

A major population proteomics study using UK Biobank patient samples backed by 14 pharma companies has launched today.

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UK Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting

NHS England to be given a bigger role in GP data sharing

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced plans to allow NHS England to share primary care data with scientific researchers, taking on some of the responsibility held by GPs.

UK moves ahead with GP patient data sharing plan

UK Biobank charts success of NHS imaging project

UK Biobank responds to fears over Chinese access to NHS data

Could an ECG spot people at risk of cognitive decline?

World's largest proteomics trial launched by UK Biobank

NHS England to be given a bigger role in GP data sharing

NHS "isn't delivering equitable care for rare diseases"

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