Unravelling the complexities of the immune system with AI
AI is helping to broaden our understanding of the immune system, including how it responds to and stores information on external pathogens and diseases....
NHS approves breakthrough childhood brain tumour treatment
In a significant development for pediatric oncology, the NHS in England is poised to introduce the first-ever targeted brain tumour treatment for children and...
ARM-002TM anti-cancer vaccine shows promise in combatting pre-established melanoma
Defence Therapeutics Inc. has unveiled the exceptional efficacy of its second-generation ARMTM anti-cancer vaccine.
The anti-cancer vaccine, dubbed ARM-002TM, has demonstrated proficiency in combating pre-established...
Chiesi Group celebrates €3bn sales success in 2023
Chiesi Group, a renowned biopharmaceutical powerhouse headquartered in Parma, Italy, revealed €3bn in sales in 2023, a significant growth from the previous year.
With 31...
Search for new type 1 diabetes treatments aided by siblings with genetic change
Two siblings who have the only known mutations in a key gene have helped scientists find potential type 1 diabetes treatments.
The new research, published...
The importance of robust cleaning in patient care
Understanding the correct cleaning processes and protocols for different environments is integral to mitigating the threat of infectious diseases and maintaining high levels of...
Nursing resources affect patient experiences of hospital care
A new study has found that nursing resources affect hospital scores on a key measure of patient-centred care.
As reported in the journal Medical Care,...
B Medical Systems’ TCW40SDD receives ACT label from My Green Lab
B Medical Systems, an industry leader in the medical cold chain sector, has received the prestigious ACT label from My Green Lab for its...
Mental wellbeing boosted by biodiversity, says King’s College London
A new King’s College London study suggests that biodiversity can have profound effects on mental wellbeing.
The research, funded by the National Institute for Health...
NHS cancer checks more than doubled in the last decade
NHS cancer checks have topped three million in a year for the first time, more than doubling in the last decade.
Spread of triple-negative breast cancer fuelled by softer tumours
Researchers have found how the mechanical properties of triple-negative breast tumours can influence how their cancerous cells spread to other organs.
According to new findings...
Commemorating World Parkinson’s Day across the globe
Today is World Parkinson’s Day 2024, and countries across the globe are marking the event to raise awareness of the disease. Read more here.
Neuroblastoma research could unlock more precise prognoses
A new neuroblastoma study has identified new subgroups with distinct prognoses and vulnerabilities to therapies.
Thousands to benefit from rapid hepatitis C testing in England
The NHS has announced that thousands of people in England are set to receive rapid hepatitis C testing in the health service's latest drive...
NHS MMR campaign successfully boosts vaccine uptake
Due to the NHS MMR campaign, tens of thousands more vaccinations were delivered in the first three months of this year compared with 2023.
Using AI to develop diagnostic technologies
Oxford University scientists created a world-first AI diagnostic test that could dramatically improve the efficiency of viral testing. Lorna Rothery spoke to co-developer Dr...
Study reveals alarming sodium intake among heart disease patients
A recent study has revealed troubling levels of sodium intake among individuals dealing with heart disease.
NHS introduces ‘artificial pancreas’ to revolutionise diabetes management
The NHS in England is set to provide an 'artificial pancreas' to tens of thousands of individuals grappling with type 1 diabetes.
Addressing the true causes of obesity
Lorna Rothery spoke to Jacqueline Bowman-Busato, Head of Policy at the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO), to find out the true...
Time for Europe to prioritise preventative health
Vaccine confidence has fallen to pre-pandemic levels but, says Sibilia Quilici, Executive Director of Vaccines Europe, there is a need and value in boosting...
