Digital tool will reduce the cost of developing new medicines
A new digital tool is being rolled out in the UK that will make developing medicines cheaper, safer, and faster.
In a vital step for...
Mild myocarditis reported with COVID-19 mRNA vaccines
Cases of mild myocarditis are being reported in people who have been vaccinated with the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart...
SARS-CoV-2 research unlocks new potential COVID-19 treatments
New discoveries surrounding SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, have paved the way for new potential treatments.
Researchers have identified the interactions that SARS-CoV-2 RNA...
Discovery could pave the way to new treatments for brain injuries
A mechanism has been identified which protects the brain from the effects of hypoxia – a potentially deadly deprivation of oxygen. The discovery could...
Patient reports of signs of cancer fell during first wave of pandemic
The reporting of possible signs of cancer decreased during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, new research has found.
The public is being urged...
Revolutionising blood sampling with digitisation
EIT Health-backed startup S4DX has announced the successful closing of €5m in series A fundraising for its “digital human blood sample fingerprint”.
S4DX has developed...
Cancer vaccine shows long-lasting anti-tumoural response
A pre-clinical study has demonstrated the anti-tumoural efficacy of the AccuVAC-D001 cancer vaccine.
Developed by biotechnology company Defence Therapeutics Inc., the AccuVAC-D001 cancer vaccine demonstrated...
3D printing technology boosts hospital efficiency and eases pressures
Researchers investigating the benefits of 3D printing technology found it can deliver significant improvements to the running of hospitals.
A new study has found that...
Study shows newborns with seizures may be overmedicated
A new study has shown that babies on long-term antiseizure medication may be overmedicated, as continued administration of the medicines may not prevent continued...
Using RNA sequencing to prepare for the next pandemic
A team of researchers has designed a testing protocol for SARS-CoV-2 that can process tens of thousands of samples – potentially helping to prevent...
Major progress made to improve Parkinson’s disease treatment
Scientists have made a breakthrough in the development of a nasal spray for Parkinson’s disease treatment.
Researchers from the University of York have developed a...
Using AI to determine kidney disease damage
Researchers have utilised artificial Intelligence (AI) to help determine the extent of the damage caused by chronic kidney disease in patients.
A team of researchers...
Intermittent fasting plan improves long-term memory retention
Following an intermittent fasting plan has been proven to improve the long-term memory of mice, a new study has revealed.
Researchers from the Institute of...
Anti-inflammatory drugs beneficial for cancer immunotherapy
New research has shown that commonly used anti-inflammatory drugs boost immunotherapy cancer treatments.
The proof-of-concept study, carried out by the University of Manchester and the...
COVID-19 linked to increase in child mental health disorders
Cases of mental health disorders in children have increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research has found.
A study has found that the COVID-19...
Reduction in IBS symptoms during COVID-19 lockdowns
A new study has revealed a reduction in symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients due to lower stress and more control over diet...
Discovery could change how skin inflammation and dermatologic conditions are treated
Researchers have discovered how the body regulates and prevents constant skin inflammation, a finding they say could completely transform how doctors think about skin...
12-week gap for second Pfizer vaccine achieves peak antibody resistance
Delaying the second Pfizer vaccine dose to 12 weeks significantly increases antibody resistance in older people, a new study has found.
Researchers at the University...
Data reveals impact of COVID-19 on menopausal women
New data has revealed the impact that COVID-19 has had on menopausal women – with almost half experiencing an increase in worse mental health.
The...
COVID-19 pandemic marks a new era for global health policy
Leaders at the G20 summit committed to a series of actions aiming to accelerate the end of the COVID-19 pandemic across the globe, and...