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BRCA2

BRCA2 gene investigation may help to design targeted cancer treatment

Danish researchers have potentially made a groundbreaking advancement in developing an effective targeted therapy for cancer, identifying the pivotal role that the BRCA2 gene...
statin drugs

Statin drugs discovered to lower deaths from COVID-19

A novel investigation has elucidated that commonly used statin drugs potentially reduce the risk of death from COVID-19. The research, conducted by experts from the...
mental health assessment

Transforming mental health assessment with Artificial Intelligence

A pioneering study has revealed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can achieve a high-quality mental health assessment, potentially enhancing the future of diagnostics for mental...
chronic inflammation

Investigating the relationship between COVID-19 and chronic inflammation

Jesmond Dalli, Professor of Molecular Pharmacology, Sir Henry Dale Fellow and Lipid Mediator Unit Director, discusses new insights into the processes that contribute to...
face shield

Cutting-edge face shield destroys SARS-CoV-2 and multi-resistant bacteria

A team of researchers based in Spain have developed an innovative face shield that effectively deactivates SARS-CoV-2 and multi-resistant bacteria. The groundbreaking face shield technology...
life expectancy

Life expectancy in England declining long before the COVID-19 pandemic

A study conducted by Imperial College London has revealed that the life expectancy in England had  been falling in many regions of the country...
malaria vaccine

WHO: Distribution crucial to malaria vaccine success

In an exciting development for modern medicine, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced last week that it recommends the rollout of the world's first...
ACT therapy

ACT therapy enhances decision making of medical professionals

A Swedish study has revealed that ACT therapy enables medical professionals to make more accurate medical assessments. The investigation, led by a team of researchers...
bumetanide

Bumetanide diuretic pill shows potential as Alzheimer’s disease treatment

The widely available bumetanide diuretic pill has emerged as a potentially effective medication for treating Alzheimer's disease. A novel study funded by the National Institute...
pregnancy-associated osteoporosis

Understanding pregnancy-associated osteoporosis

Dr Sarah Hardcastle, Consultant Rheumatologist at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, spoke to Health Europa about pregnancy-associated osteoporosis. When we think of osteoporosis, we...
accidental choking

Saving lives from accidental choking when all other methods have failed

Accidental choking can be a prolific cause of death, but with LifeVac, more lives can be saved across the globe. LifeVac has now helped save...
COVID-19 infection

Innovative model predicts COVID-19 infection risk in the workplace

A collaboration of UK scientists have developed a cutting-edge predictive model that can accurately assess the risk of COVID-19 infection in office and school...
deep brain stimulation

Deep brain stimulation transforms Parkinson’s disease treatment

Research emerging from the US has devised a new method for refining the precision of deep brain stimulation, a treatment that may potentially transform...
edible essential oils

Leafcann edible essential oils range hits the market

Pioneers of the plant-based medicine industry Leafcann has announced that its new edible essential oils range is now available on the pharmaceutical market. The product...
pregnant women

Vaccine hesitancy: Protecting pregnant women against COVID-19

Dr Patrick O’Brien, Vice President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, discusses vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women. On average, it takes a decade...
choking

Why education is pivotal to avoiding choking-related accidents

Emma Hammett, founder of First Aid for Life and qualified nurse, explains how education is essential for preventing choking-related accidents. Choking is primarily caused by...
cannabis cultivation

Cannabis cultivation, tissue culture, and quality control

Cannadabis leverages its years of industry experience to craft proprietary and highly sought-after cannabis cultivation systems. Headquartered in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada, Cannadabis Medical Inc is...
diagnostics

Half the planet lacks basic medical diagnostics for common diseases

A new study has alarmingly indicated that nearly half of the world is deprived of basic medical diagnostics for common diseases, placing billions of...
UVC

UVC: Examining the efficacy of the emerging disinfection technology

Gabriele Messina and Gabriele Cevenini of the University of Siena explore the emergence and efficacy of UVC disinfection technologies. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic...
Lou Gehrig's disease

Substantial funding awarded to enhance Lou Gehrig’s disease research

The University of Michigan School of Public Health has received a sizeable $3.6m of funding to conduct groundbreaking research into Lou Gehrig's disease. The investment,...

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