COVID-19 linked to brain complications in children hospitalised with virus
Around one in 20 children hospitalised with COVID-19 develop related brain or nerve complications, a new study has shown.
Researchers at the University of Liverpool...
Investments in innovation to transform the healthcare sector
Matthias Kroymayer, from MIG Funds, explains how the company is investing in a new future for the healthcare industry.
MIG Funds are leading German venture...
Questionnaire can detect autism in toddlers, study finds
A short questionnaire could be used to detect autism in toddlers, new research has suggested.
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have determined that autism...
The power of technology in preventative care
Alyson Scurfield, TEC Services Association (TSA), explains how enhancing technology in social care could aid more effective preventative care models and empower individuals and...
UCLan appoints medic to drive innovations in digital health and education
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has announced the appointment of a well-known medic, celebrated for his work in healthcare training.
Dr Johann Malawana will...
Acute exercise could slow down cancer cell growth
Regular exercise could help to halt the progression of cancer cells, new research has shown.
The findings of a recent study were presented at The...
Common pesticide may increase autism risk, researchers find
Exposure to a common pesticide has been linked to a frequent autism-associated gene mutation, new research has found.
In a study conducted by researchers at...
The wearable device making hand hygiene easy and effective
Adam Sutcliffe, Founder and CEO of Orbel, explains how the company's wearable hand sanitisation device is encouraging good hygiene practices.
Practising good hand hygiene is...
3D printed knee implants could cut surgery times and improve arthritis treatment
A new treatment has been developed using personalised, 3D printed implants to help improve the lives of thousands of arthritis sufferers.
Engineers from the University...
Childhood vaccination rates fall globally during COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a huge global decline in the uptake of childhood vaccinations, new data has revealed.
Official data from WHO and...
A major breakthrough in HER2-positive breast cancer research
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in advancing treatments for HER2-positive breast cancer, one of the most aggressive forms of the disease.
Conducted by a...
Cuts to local government funding in England linked to lower life expectancy
UK researchers have conducted a novel study indicating that reductions in England's local government funding have potentially influenced declines in life expectancy.
The study, led...
Blood thinner medication decreases mortality in COVID-19 patients
A study has found that implementing a full dose of a standard blood thinner medication can significantly reduce deaths in moderately ill hospitalised COVID-19...
Optimising metastatic melanoma therapy by combining two treatments
A novel study has potentially revealed the most optimal strategy for combatting metastatic melanoma by combining chemotherapy and BRAF oncogene inhibitors.
The study, conducted as...
Killing viruses with Wela Group’s new AVAST™ system
The AVAST™ unit has been specifically developed to aid in killing viruses and infection outbreaks across multiple industries.
In response to the ever-increasing demand for...
Enhancing identification of metabolic disorders in newborns
A research team has developed an innovative method for identifying metabolic disorders in newborns, a considerable advancement on traditional methods.
The Baylor College of Medicine...
UVC-BAK dual disinfection heralds a new age of infection control
Dr David McCanna and Jacob Sivak talk to HEQ about how UVC can change the face of disinfection and its environmental impact.
Following the outbreak...
New prostate cancer treatment prolongs patient life significantly
A team of international researchers have developed a novel prostate cancer treatment that effectively targets the disease and prolongs patient life.
The new prostate cancer...
Vaccine cold chain specialists B Medical Systems announce new partnership
Global leaders of vaccine cold chain technology, B Medical Systems, have revealed that they will be collaborating with India’s 1mg, a leading digital consumer...
Diversey’s Degragerm 24 Shield: Ensuring residual surface disinfection
Diversey’s Degragerm 24 Shield offers 24-hour disinfection protection from microbial contamination of surfaces.
To achieve optimal levels of hygiene, environmental surfaces and equipment in public...