Three-quarters of over 70s in UK have COVID-19 antibodies
Public Health England reveals an estimated three-quarters of people in the UK between the ages of 75 and 80 have antibodies against COVID-19.
From the world’s first micro insulin pump to automated insulin delivery
Swiss company Ypsomed is committed to driving innovation in diabetes treatment.
Innovation, reliability, and design have always been characteristic traits of Swiss company Ypsomed and...
Cannalean cannabis edibles for reducing cholesterol
Cannalean’s unique CBD formulation could help to treat dyslipidaemia, without the side effects of statins.
My 52-year-old husband is usually very healthy. He exercises daily,...
Rethinking the future of patient experience with EBO
AI-powered Virtual Agents simulate excellent patient service, leaving staff free to address complex issues.
In the foreword of her 2018 Annual Report, the then-Chief Medical...
Could ultrasound frequencies kill coronavirus?
New simulations have shown that ultrasound waves at medical imaging frequencies have the potential to kill coronavirus by causing the virus’s shell and spikes...
UK nurse and student training to receive £25m boost
Nurses and healthcare students in the UK are set to benefit from expanded virtual training and the launch of a new national critical care...
COVID-19 vaccines and the route out of the pandemic
The development and rollout of vaccines against COVID-19 form a key step in the journey towards a post-pandemic world.
For the past year, the coronavirus...
Improved accuracy in prostate cancer treatment
Swedish company Micropos Medical has developed a novel system to make prostate cancer treatment faster, safer and more targeted.
Micropos Medical is a Swedish company...
Social prescribing in England receives £2m transformation investment
NHS Property Services (NHSPS) has announced the transformation of social prescribing sites across England.
To mark Social Prescribing Day, the 21 sites have been developed...
What are the benefits of AI in radiology and how can it be implemented?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology offers time savings, improved performance, case rating by prioritisation and earlier detection of cancers.
Between 1960 and 2020, the population of...
Chemical resistance of Tedlar PVF films
Tedlar’s pioneering PVF film technology is creating a safer and more sustainable environment for industries including transportation, electronics and healthcare.
DuPont™ Tedlar® is a versatile...
Cutting-edge nanotechnology could lead to Alzheimer’s disease test
A group of scientists have used cutting-edge nanotechnology to extract blood signal of neurodegeneration, which they hope could enable a test for early Alzheimer’s...
Clinical trial launched for Type 1 Diabetes medication
A Phase II clinical trial that will test the efficacy of a medication for Type 1 Diabetes has been initiated.
Adocia, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical...
Medical cannabis ‘made in Denmark’
How Aurora Europe is ensuring reliable access to high-quality medical cannabis for Europe and beyond.
There is growing recognition in Europe and across the world...
COVID-19 Variant of Concern has been found in England
There have been two more cases of a COVID-19 Variant of Concern identified in England.
Two cases of the COVID-19 variant known as VOC-21JAN-02 (P.1)...
The future of robotics in healthcare
NEURA Robotics introduces an innovative robotic assistant with the potential to transform clinical care.
The data which shows that robot-assisted procedures accounted for 15.1% of...
Predicting long-term outcomes for pre-invasive breast cancer
New research has presented a new and more accurate method of predicting long-term outcomes for ductal carcinoma and has confirmed the role of the...
‘Clean between each vaccine’: interventions could make vaccination safer
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, European governments have encouraged us to stay well apart – so how can we now come together to safely roll...
Skin swabs could be sufficient for detecting COVID-19
New research has demonstrated that non-invasive skin swabs could be sufficient for detecting COVID-19.
A team of researchers at the University of Surrey have teamed...
Mother and newborn COVID-19 separation puts baby at risk of death
A new survey has highlighted an increased need for mother and baby skin-on-skin contact during COVID-19, as many newborns are being put at risk...