AI identifies heart failure patients best suited to beta-blocker treatment
A new AI-based approach could help to quickly and easily identify the best treatment options for heart failure patients.
Researchers from the University of Birmingham...
Experts warn COVID-19 recovery could take longer than a year
Around one half of patients who were hospitalised with COVID-19 still experience health issues related to the virus after one year, a study has...
COVID-19 infection in pregnancy linked to higher risk of pre-eclampsia
Contracting COVID-19 during pregnancy can increase a woman’s risk of developing pre-eclampsia, researchers have demonstrated.
A review of scientific literature by researchers in Brazil has...
Potential drug target for endometriosis revealed as scientists discover genetic cause
A genetic discovery behind endometriosis could lead to new targeted treatment for the condition, researchers say.
By identifying a specific gene – NPSR1 – that...
Millions of people living with untreated hypertension worldwide
The number of people worldwide living with hypertension has doubled over the last 30 years to over 1.2 billion, a new study has found.
Led...
AI-based early warning system for sepsis can improve patient outcomes
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm for detecting sepsis warning signs has been proven to increase survival rates and reduce hospital stays.
In a study by...
Cellular discovery in lymphomas could improve blood cancer treatment
New insights on the workings of aggressive lymphomas could lead to earlier cancer detection and improvements in treatment, researchers say.
In a study led by...
How can a social networking app help MS patients?
Rehabilitation psychologist Dr Roy Aloni discusses MS-related distress and explains how an app can support MS patients experiencing this.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition...
COVID-19 antibody surveillance programme launched in the UK
A new antibody surveillance scheme will be introduced in the UK to improve understanding of immunity against COVID-19 from vaccination and infection.
Launching on Tuesday...
Cognitive rehabilitation improves cognitive impairment in MS patients
Cognitive rehabilitation programmes can effectively restore cognitive dysfunction in multiple sclerosis patients, a recent review has found.
By analysing data from a large number of...
New marker for bone cancer prognosis could lead to life-saving treatments
Researchers have found a way to identify which patients with a rare bone cancer are least likely to be cured by the current standard...
Histamine could play major role in depression, study suggests
Inflammation and the molecule histamine could play a key role in the cause of depression, new research has suggested.
A study carried out on mice...
Widespread pain linked to heightened risk of dementia and stroke
Widespread pain, a common subtype of chronic pain, is associated with an increased risk of dementia and stroke, a new study has found.
New research...
Blood clotting could be root cause of long COVID, research suggests
Blood clotting may be the main cause of long COVID syndrome, the findings from a recent study have indicated.
The study, led by researchers from...
Organ support therapy ADVOS can effectively treat COVID-19 patients
A new study has demonstrated the efficacy of ADVOS organ support therapy in successfully treating COVID-19 patients.
ADVOS, the new blood purification procedure from ADVITOS,...
New chlamydia hypothesis highlights importance of early screening
New insights on chlamydia's link to cancer and ectopic pregnancy risk could lead to preventative treatments for chlamydia-induced disease.
Researchers have discovered a new possible...
Blood test could improve prostate cancer screening
Researchers have developed a new blood test with the aim of improving the prostate cancer screening process.
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden developed the...
Lung disease drug offers hope for heart failure patients
A drug currently used to treat lung fibrosis could be repurposed to treat heart failure patients, an early phase trial has suggested.
Doctors and scientists...
Artificial pancreas trialled in Type 2 diabetes patients
An artificial pancreas, managed with an app, has been trialled for the first time in people with Type 2 diabetes requiring kidney dialysis.
Researchers from...
Myogenic tone analysis uncovers mechanisms behind heart disease
The poor myogenic tone in micro-arteries may be a significant cause of unexplained heart disease, a new study has found.
The research, led by Professor...
