21 killed in Nigeria expressway crash caused by route violation
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that 21 people died in a crash early Sunday morning on the Zaria-Kano expressway in Nigeria....
New artificial intelligence software is helping NHS hospitals in Hull reduce MRI scan times, enabling staff to scan more patients each day while improving accessibility for vulnerable groups.
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has reported that the introduction of AI software has significantly reduced MRI scan times at its facilities, including Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. The Air Recon Deep Learning (ARDL) software, integrated into existing MRI machines, uses algorithms to reduce background noise and produce clearer images more quickly.
According to Karen Bunker, head of imaging at the trust, the software allows certain scan sequences to be shortened without compromising image quality. As a result, average scan times have dropped by 10 to 15 minutes per patient.
For example, a routine MRI head scan now takes 20 minutes instead of 30, while a prostate scan takes 30 minutes instead of 45. The time savings have translated into increased capacity — staff can now scan 31 lumbar spine patients over a 12-hour shift, compared to 21 previously.
The technology is also being installed at Scunthorpe General Hospital and Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby.
Beyond efficiency, the reduced scan duration has improved patient comfort. Ms Bunker noted that individuals with claustrophobia or learning disabilities, who previously struggled to complete scans, are now more likely to tolerate the shorter procedures. Fewer children now require general anaesthesia to undergo an MRI.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
Italy plans to grant approximately 500,000 work visas to non-EU nationals between 2026 and 2028, as announced in a cabinet statement. The initiative aims to address labor shortages by expanding legal immigration pathways
Following a deadly glacier collapse in Blatten, near the Swiss Alpine village of Kandersteg, the town is on high alert as melting permafrost and shifting rock threaten another potential disaster after it was buried a month ago.
China’s northern and western provinces are on high alert for flash floods and landslides as intense monsoon rains continue to overwhelm defences, killing at least seven and displacing communities across the country.
France will impose its toughest outdoor smoking restrictions starting Monday, banning smoking at beaches, parks, playgrounds, and bus stops.
Scientists in Australia and the U.S. have developed an AI tool that could transform cancer care by revealing the hidden diversity of tumour cells and guiding more targeted therapies.
Singapore has launched its largest-ever study on paediatric food allergies, aiming to better understand and address the growing burden of allergic reactions among children.
Bill Gates says his foundation will not compensate for funding shortfalls caused by U.S. and UK aid cuts to global vaccination efforts, warning of rising child mortality as a result.
The world is facing a health financing emergency as global health investment risks falling to its lowest level in a decade, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned.
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