Training the immune system to fight infections
A new discovery has shown that the immune system can be trained to fight infections.
A new report from UCLA scientists shows the discovery of...
Fibromyalgia patients swapping opioids for CBD to manage pain
New research has shown that patients living with the chronic pain condition of fibromyalgia are swapping opioids for CBD in a bid to manage...
Scientific breakthrough could increase rhabdomyosarcoma survival rates
A new genetic discovery could lead to improvements in treatment and increased survival rates for the aggressive cancer rhabdomyosarcoma.
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare type of...
Low omega-3 index is a strong predictor of early death
New research has shown that a low omega-3 index is as strong of a predictor of early death as smoking.
The landmark finding is from...
App aids safe prescribing of COVID-19 treatment drugs
A new mobile app has been launched to advise on the safe prescribing of experimental drugs for the treatment of COVID-19.
The University of Liverpool...
Tackling AMR and preventing the next global pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the seriousness of not being prepared for pandemics. With the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), it is thought another...
Plastic face shields do not protect from aerosols, study finds
New research has shown that surgical face masks are as effective at protecting from aerosols as respirators, but plastic face shields offer little or...
New genetic discovery could improve treatment for neurological disorders
Scientists have found that a crucial cell process is missing in some patients with neurological disease, which could inform future treatments.
In the study, researchers...
Advancing wound healing with hydrogel on/off switches
A new study has identified on/off switches for hydrogel that could advance the field of wound healing, among other applications.
Hydrogels have very tuneable properties...
Phone screens can be used to accurately detect COVID-19
Taking a sample from mobile phone screens is as accurate at testing for COVID-19 as antigen lateral flow tests, new research suggests.
The new screening...
Over 2 million people in England may have had long COVID
New research from the largest studies of COVID-19 shows that over 2 million people may have had long COVID.
The findings from the REACT-2 studies...
Stem cell therapy could reduce AIDS virus and boost immunity
A groundbreaking study has uncovered a special stem cell that can reduce the amount of virus causing AIDS and boost the body’s antiviral immunity...
New discovery could prevent future heart problems in athletes
Scientists have determined the cause of ‘heart block’ in athletes, which could help to inform treatments to prevent future heart problems.
A study led by...
Revolutionising blood management for cancer surgery
Lindis Blood Care is aiming to revolutionise blood management for cancer surgery with its medical device CATUVAB®.
CATUVAB® aids with the removal of tumour cells...
Clinical trial using virtual populations proves successful
Using virtual subjects for clinical trials can be as effective as using real patients, the results of a recent study have shown.
In an evaluation...
Statin use reduced risk of cancer in heart failure patients
Statin use can lessen the risk of cancer and mortality in heart failure patients, new research has found.
Academics at the University of Hong Kong...
Post-COVID syndrome: after the pandemic, the pulmonary consequences
Digital ultrasonic spirometry is a new clinical solution perfectly suited to acute and chronic COVID-19 management.
Pulmonary fibrosis is caused by lung inflammation such as...
New device could lead to improvement in personalised medicine
A new device to identify and organise human cells could improve understanding of molecular mechanisms and boost personalised medicine.
Developed at University of Exeter's Living...
Balancing diet may help reduce skin and joint inflammation
A new study has suggested that switching from a high fat and sugar diet to a more balanced diet may help to reduce inflammation...
Gestational diabetes increases risk of foetal hypoxia during labour
A mother’s gestational diabetes is linked to an increased risk of foetal hypoxia and further complications following birth, new research has found.
Foetal hypoxia is...