Oxford vaccine data suggests it reduces COVID-19 transmission
New data on the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine has suggested that it may have a substantial impact on transmission of COVID-19.
Analyses of PCR positive swabs from...
Long COVID or mental burnout? Life beyond the pandemic
In this article, Pharma Nord discusses the long-term health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first vaccines have been administered in the UK, hopefully spelling...
Launch of UK’s first ‘Pharmacy First’ digital health service
The UK will see the launch of its first ever pharmacy-first digital health service in a partnership between Well Pharmacy and Push Doctor.
Well Pharmacy...
The benefits of disposable wipes in contamination control
A growing body of research suggests that disposable wipes are a safer and more effective infection control method than reusable cleaning cloths.
Transforming and digitalising the future for healthcare businesses
Astrocytia founder and CEO Brian Thomsen tells HEQ about best practice in healthcare digital transformation.
Founded in 2018, Danish firm Astrocytia is dedicated to promoting...
UK life expectancy decreased after 2008 financial crisis
A new study has shown that life expectancy in the UK declined following the 2008 financial crisis, and that the COVID-19 pandemic is expected...
Endometrial cancer and Parkinson’s Disease projects receive €3m
EIT Health has extended support to two innovator teams following its 2020 Wild Card programme, selecting MiMARK and Orbit Health, which will be carrying...
Researchers identify rare genetic syndrome caused by gene mutations
A new study has identified variation in the gene SATB1 which has been shown to cause a rare genetic syndrome.
Advances in DNA sequencing have...
Using real-world evidence to inform healthcare decision-making
Ashley Jaksa and Nicolas Deltour of Aetion, Inc explain how global biopharma, regulators, and health technology assessments use real-world evidence to inform healthcare decision-making
Ingenious safety device watches over patients on haemodialysis
Redsense Medical’s site monitoring innovation delivers improved safety and quality of life for patients in clinics and at home.
Redsense Medical is a medical device...
Predicting cardiovascular risk with Artificial Intelligence
An automated Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm is using deep learning to predict damaging cardiovascular events such as heart attacks.
Using CT imaging scans, the AI...
Single-dose Janssen COVID-19 vaccine shows 66% effectiveness
New data from the Phase III studies of Janssen’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine candidate has shown 66% effectiveness in preventing coronavirus in participants.
The UK has...
Cannabis and COVID-19 patients: new insights from Israel
STERO Biotechs, headquartered in Israel, provides insight into the use of cannabis and CBD as potential treatment for COVID-19 and other conditions
Health technology can reduce administrative burden on frontline services
In early 2020 the UK health secretary Matt Hancock reaffirmed that the appropriate use of technology would be ‘critical’ to the future of the...
Exploring the key findings in environmental hygiene trends
An overview of environmental hygiene trends, challenges, interventions and best practices as found in recent medical literature
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine shows efficacy against Kent variant
Novavax has released data from its phase III COVID-19 vaccine candidate study that demonstrates it as effective against the Kent variant of the virus.
Conducted...
Huge ethnic minority health inequalities revealed in new UK study
The most extensive study to be carried out in England looking at ethnic minority health has revealed huge inequalities.
Carried out by the University of...
Study shows vitamins, steroids, and antivirals may combat COVID-19
A new study has indicated that some vitamins, steroids, and antivirals may effectively help to combat COVID-19 by binding to the spike protein and...
Australian biotech company leads the way medical cannabis
CannaPacific is building a solid foundation to become a major player in the global medical cannabis sector.
A little-known Australian biotech company, CannaPacific, is building...
Combatting floor-based transmission of infectious particles and microorganisms
Combatting floor-based transmission of infectious particles and microorganisms through the implementation of a CC Polymer Mat system, which attracts, collects and retains 99.9% of harmful particulates and contaminants from the feet or wheels of trolleys.