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The UK government has announced £52 million in funding for five new research hubs designed to use artificial intelligence for early disease detection. The initiative aims to shift healthcare from treatment to prevention by identifying conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and dementia before symptoms appear.
In May 2026, neurosurgeons at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London successfully removed an 11mm pituitary gland tumour from Rhys Hibbert using real-time AI assistance. The system, developed by UCL, analyzed live surgical footage to color-code critical nerves and blood vessels, helping surgeons avoid damaging structures. Hibbert, 48, regained full vision and returned to work, marking the first clinical use of this AI tool in the UK.