Cannabis use in Australia rose significantly during first COVID-19 lockdown
Cannabis use in Australia spiked during the first COVID-19 lockdown period whilst methamphetamine use fell dramatically, a study has found.
Research led by the University...
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...
3D-bioprinted active tumour could transform cancer research
Scientists have used 3D printing biotechnology to create a complex model of a glioblastoma tumour.
Researchers from Tel Aviv University in Israel have used 3D...
Foetal membranes repair themselves after injury, researchers demonstrate
New evidence that foetal membranes have the ability to heal themselves following injury could help to reduce the risk of birth complications.
Led by Queen...
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...
Poor diet and lack of exercise could increase dementia risk
An unhealthy diet and lifestyle could heighten the risk of cognitive decline and diseases such as dementia, new research has suggested.
In a study led...
COVID-19 vaccine benefits outweigh risk of Bell’s palsy, say researchers
The benefits and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines far outweigh the minimal risk of developing Bell’s palsy, researchers have said.
Following the first large-scale population-based study...
AI-based eye test could help prevent severe vision loss
A new artificial intelligence (AI)-based eye test can predict a condition that may develop into blindness, a recent study has determined.
Researchers from Imperial College...
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...
Night shift work linked to increased risk of heart problems
A recent study has suggested that working night shifts is associated with an increased risk of developing heart problems.
According to research published in the...
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...
Digital transformation in social care could bring £127m in improvements
A drive to increase the use of digital technology in social care in England is expected to lead to £127m worth of benefits, NHS...
New AI technology can detect dementia in early stages
New artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can detect dementia before symptoms appear could aid in preventing the disease, researchers say.
A team led by Professor...
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...
Pre-clinical trials show intranasal COVID-19 vaccine reduces infection risk
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in the development of an intranasal COVID-19 vaccine.
Scientists from Lancaster University have carried out pre-clinical trials of a...
AI technology could prevent thousands of diabetes-related limb amputations
Using artificial intelligence (AI) technology for data analysis could prevent thousands of diabetic patients from having to undergo limb amputations, new research has demonstrated.
A...
Blueprint revealed for delivering hepatitis C treatment to drug users
An expert guide to delivering hepatitis C testing and treatment to people who inject drugs could help to eliminate the virus, scientists say.
Following a...