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AI’s next pharma challenge: tackling costly and risky clinical trials

This content was published on May 29, 2026 Drug companies are betting AI can fix the slow, expensive process of testing new drugs in humans.

Do you trust AI with your health?

People are starting to use AI for health advice with mixed results. What has been your experience with AI for health information?

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Novartis CEO joins Anthropic's supervisory board

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Novartis CEO joins Anthropic’s board of directors

This content was published on Apr 15, 2026 Novartis CEO Narasimhan joins Anthropic's board, as the AI firm eyes an IPO and healthcare expansion.

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A brain scan before a prescription? Geneva’s bet on precision psychiatry

This content was published on Apr 4, 2026 Swiss scientists are hoping a simple brain scan can revolutionise treatment of mental illnesses.

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Explainer: why Roche’s supercomputer is a big deal

This content was published on Mar 26, 2026 Pharma companies are racing to acquire microchips and achieve the most powerful AI capacity in the industry. But drug development is tricky and AI talents scarce.

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How AI is used in diagnostics

This content was published on Jan 30, 2026 Medical experts now use artificial intelligence to help them diagnose and monitor diseases. But does this mean AI will replace doctors?

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From London to Lausanne: how Isomorphic Labs is rewriting drug discovery

This content was published on Jan 30, 2026 Google DeepMind spin-off Isomorphic Labs is expanding in Switzerland to achieve its ambitious goal to "solve all diseases" with AI.

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Does tracking your health data make you healthier?

This content was published on Jan 6, 2026 Health tracking tools and full-body scans are booming, but experts question their benefits.

Roche: green light for artificial intelligence-based kidney test

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Roche’s AI-based kidney test gains European certification

This content was published on Oct 6, 2025 The Chronic Kidney Disease algorithm panel has received the European CE marking of conformity, the Swiss pharma giant Roche said.

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Can AI bridge the access to healthcare gap in sub-Saharan Africa?

This content was published on Jul 9, 2025 A Swiss-led initiative could be a game changer in helping health-workers in remote areas access medical knowledge.

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