Starving brain tumours to prevent their growth
A team of researchers have found a novel way of starving brain tumour cells of energy in order to prevent further growth.
The pre-clinical research...
Managing early-stage COVID-19 with repurposed drugs
A large-scale human genetic study has been used to identify drug targets that could help manage COVID-19 progression in the early stages of the...
Wounds, infection prevention, and technology
HEQ speaks to the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care about infection control and innovation in wound treatment.
The Association for the Advancement of...
Call to remove inequalities for adolescents and young adults with cancer
Adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer are often missing out on age-appropriate specialist care owing to a lack of awareness of how their...
AI and robotics in hospital cleaning
Dr Birgit Graf of Fraunhofer IPA tells HEQ about the Mobile Disinfection project, which aims to use robotics technologies to prevent the spread of...
€123m European Commission funding to combat COVID-19 variants
To help tackle the threat of COVID-19 variants, the European Commission has provided €123m in funding for urgent research.
The funding aims to help prevent...
Simpler human waste disposal to improve infection risks
As infection prevention teams map their sites’ cross-infection pathways, Haigh and others help to simplify the waste disposal process.
Antimicrobial printing: protection through print
Bodee antimicrobial printing closes gaps in touchpoint safety by strengthening the layers of protection for indoor spaces.
No single measure is sufficient to create a...
Specialist in cryo-storage solutions
Sample storage solutions supplier TENAK delivers optimum cryo-storage for the global market.
Storing samples at ultra-low temperatures is not always as straightforward as you might...
Finding a balance in neurological health treatment
Ainone’s novel balance measuring device could revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of concussion, dementia, and other neurological health issues.
Within the neurological system, there are...
Germitec: UVC high-level disinfection technology for ultrasound probes
Germitec’s Hypernova Chronos UVC system is ‘light years ahead’ as the only chemical-free solution for ultrasound probe disinfection.
Backed by more than 15 years of...
XPhyto: Is mescaline the next big mood-modifying medicine?
Mescaline has the potential to be the next frontier in the psychedelics renaissance and represents an unprecedented opportunity to innovate a notable advancement in...
Nordic Lab: unique, compact, ultra-low temperature vaccine storage
Denmark’s Nordic Lab is a global provider of innovative freezers for low-temperature vaccine storage.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new demand for cold storage...
Grasp: mental health management with a diary without words
Grasp’s innovative mental health self-management device helps patients understand their symptoms and could provide a sustainable solution to overwhelmed healthcare providers.
Grasp AS is a...
Mainstreaming human rights in European policies
AGE Platform Europe Research Project Manager Ilenia Gheno discusses the role of digital technology in supporting elderly care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic...
Improving infection control through safer healthcare spaces
Water control specialist Rada’s new generation of digital taps for healthcare is setting new standards in infection control to help improve patient outcomes.
The importance...
Medical cannabis care in the era of personalised medicine
In the post-COVID-19 era, now more than ever, patients are critical of the healthcare they receive. Yaron Gissin, Chief Innovation Officer of the Sade...
Breaking the paradigm: a new approach to wound care
Biomed therapeutics company Nanomedic Technologies Ltd offers an innovative new method of wound care and treatment.
Wound care therapy is a vast market which accounts...
Developing targeted hygiene to meet 21st century needs
The International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products and the International Forum of Home Hygiene present a collaborative industry/academia report on targeted cleaning...
Management and treatment of chronic pain across Europe
Mariana Branco of Pain Alliance Europe explores issues around the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain.
When we speak about management and treatment of chronic...