Could we attack metastatic breast cancer with sound?
Researchers at Tohoku University believe their technique of using sound waves has the potential to be developed in treating metastatic breast cancer.
Drugs can be...
UK gonorrhoea investment to prevent STI spread
The UK government has invested £3.5m (€4.05m) in a global research and development partnership aimed at combating the spread of gonorrhoea.
Around 87 million new...
Could lenalidomide delay the onset of myeloma-related bone, organ damage?
According to the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group, lenalidomide, a cancer drug, may delay the onset of bone and other myeloma-related organ damage.
Published in the...
Did you know about the changes in brain structure in long-duration space missions?
For the first time, a new study shows that changes in cognitive performance correlates with changes in brain structure in NASA astronauts following spaceflight.
Published...
AI in healthcare: Microsoft reports promising uptake
A survey on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the UK healthcare industry has revealed that 46% of NHS leaders reported that their...
Oral cholera vaccine: IVI awarded $4.5 million grant to increase accessibility
The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) has received a $4.5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to increase accessibility of oral cholera...
New Leafly cannabis guide to help patients
Leafly has introduced the Leafly Cannabis Guide, a new visual language that redefines the way people understand cannabis and find the feelings and effects...
Cannabis 2.0: Canada legalises cannabis edibles, beverages and extracts
On the first anniversary of Canadian cannabis legalisation, ‘Legalisation 2.0’ or ‘Cannabis 2.0,’ will allow popular cannabis derivatives like edibles, infused beverages, and vapes...
Use of mechanical resuscitation devices are rising – but do we need them?
Despite significant cost and minimal evidence that mechanical resuscitation devices benefit patients, the devices are being used more often than ever.
The research, published in...
New cancer research using imaging, robotics and AI
An international team of researchers will utilise new technologies in imaging, robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in order to detect early stage cancers.
A team...
Mobile application launched to augment cannabis education
A new app has been launched to provide retailers, patients and consumers access to product information to help inform purchase decisions.
Figr, Inc., a vertically...
Uncover novel amyloidosis: understanding human diseases
Scientists at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT), Japan, have discovered a novel amyloid protein that induces amyloidosis in rats.
This new amyloid protein...
Cannabis stocks: should you put your money in the pot?
While it may appear very enticing to jump in on the legalisation of cannabis by investing in the sector, leading reviewers are coming out...
EXCLUSIVE: Getting medical cannabis prescriptions through UK customs
Today Medical Cannabis Network will be giving you an exclusive inside look at the journey of a UK pharmacist bringing medical cannabis prescriptions into...
Did you know that swimmer’s shoulder is common in more than 75% of swimmers?
Presented at the AAP 2019 conference, research showed that painful swimmer's shoulder may be due to the intense 'no pain, no gain' work ethic.
The...
C difficile infection: The search for new Clostridioides difficile vaccine
University of Exeter researchers have made a breakthrough in the quest for a new vaccine for killer hospital bug Clostridioides difficile (C difficile infection).
The...
Growing strains: how is the flavour of cannabis determined?
Cannabis cultivators have created thousands of unique strains through complex breeding processes and technical growing methods.
Generally, the growing process of a cannabis plant heavily...
Fewer food choices at high prices are impacting child health in Ethiopia
Study find that the rural poor in Ethiopia usually live near lower-quality food markets that sell fewer food groups at high prices, adversely impacting...
Bitcoin and cannabis: this CBD store in the UK accepts cryptocurrency
With so much speculation surrounding both bitcoin and cannabis markets – can the two work together?
Over the last few years we have seen the...
Could CBD oil for pets save stress this Halloween?
Halloween is a stressful time for our furry friends – who are often scared by loud noises from fireworks. Can CBD oil for pets...