Mutation discovery could lead to treatment for rare neurological disorder
A team of researchers have discovered a mutation in a protein that can cause a rare neurological disorder – leading to the identification of...
Discover how AI can help with early detection of glaucoma
A new test combined with Artificial Intelligence is able to detect glaucoma progression up to 18 months earlier than current tests.
Glaucoma, the leading global...
A spotlight on MPS Austria
Speaking to Health Europa, Michaela Weigl, the president of MPS Austria, discusses the society’s work to support people living with mucopolysaccharidoses and to raise...
Discover the new 3D printed ventilator that requires no electricity
Ventilators are currently in short supply across the world as healthcare systems race to treat patients suffering from COVID-19. Now, a research collaboration has...
Discover how remote patient monitoring can transform healthcare systems
Healthcare systems are undergoing rapid changes in light of the current pandemic, and Medisanté are finding solutions to patient care through telehealth and remote...
Supporting the mental health of frontline NHS staff during COVID-19
Guidance has been issued to help support the mental health of frontline NHS staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An academic review has highlighted the increased...
How telehealth is providing a digital solution for dementia care
A new study has highlighted the efficacy of telehealth for dementia care, which researchers say can be just as effective as face-to-face visits.
A new...
What do you know about investing in the cannabis industry?
There is a growing number of cannabis companies announcing entry into national & international stock exchanges – here we explore investing in the cannabis...
Benefits and challenges of recruiting in the cannabis industry
Ever wondered what the recruitment world is like in the cannabis sector? We explore the unique benefits and challenges of recruiting in the burgeoning...
AI collaboration creates largest brain haemorrhage image database
A collaboration between two medical societies and volunteers has created the largest public brain haemorrhage image database.
The creation of the brain haemorrhage image database...
Discover how sample pooling can increase coronavirus testing capacity
A team of scientists in Germany have developed a new procedure that will help increase coronavirus testing capacity.
The development will help to increase coronavirus...
Protection against deadly, preventable diseases through European Immunisation Week
The EFN, as part of the Coalition for Vaccination, has launched a social media campaign during European Immunisation Week for nurses on vaccination for...
EUPHA: Europe must prepare for an ageing population
The European Public Health Association has put together a collection of papers that have been published in the European Journal of Public Health in...
Developing soft and flexible biocompatible electronic devices
Currently, medical devices used for pacemakers and implants are clunky, rigid, and non-biocompatible. Now, scientists are one step closer to developing soft and flexible...
EU Commission issues clinical trials guidance amid COVID-19 disruptions
The European Commission has published guidance to minimise disruption to research and ensure clinical trials can continue within the EU.
The COVID-19 pandemic is putting...
Breakthrough could help develop therapies for childhood brain disorder
A new breakthrough could pave the way for therapies to treat rare childhood brain disorders by helping us to understand how they develop.
Findings from...
Blueprints for better healthcare: tackling supply demand with open source
A new study has highlighted how free, open source hardware and 3D printing can help global healthcare systems tackle the demand for health supplies...
Which COVID-19 patients will need intensive care? Cerebriu may have the answer
With the hopes of alleviating the strain on health services, Danish diagnostic company, Cerebriu, are scheduled to develop health tech to help identify which...
Drug candidate as potential therapy for cytokine release syndrome
Preclinical proof of concept of PPP003 – a synthetic cannabinoid drug – has been put forward as potential therapy in the battle against COVID-19...
Discover how AI is helping us understand cancer risk in the lungs
Deep learning Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms could be utilised as an unbiased assessment tool to help clinicians with assessing risk of lung cancer.
A new...