WHO update guidelines on HPV vaccination
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently published a paper outlining updates to their recommendations for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
Notably, the paper states...
Stem cell innovation provides new hope for congenital heart disease
Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed ‘stem cell plasters’ that could change the future of treating congenital heart disease in children.
Heart defects...
NICE has recommended the anti-cancer drug Enhertu for earlier use
Hundreds more people are now eligible for the breast cancer drug Enhertu as NICE recommends for use in the disease’s early stages
This means NICE...
Genome sequencing could improve routine care of rare diseases
Introducing genome sequencing into the routine care of inherited rare and serious conditions could improve disease management.
Standard genetic testing typically focuses on a small...
One third of long Covid patients suffer from persistent loss of smell
According to the University of East Anglia (UEA), loss of smell is one of the most prevalent symptoms of long Covid patients.
New research from...
Using Artificial Intelligence technology in the IVF embryo selection process
Researchers have developed an Artificial Intelligence technology that can determine in vitro fertilised embryo has a normal number of chromosomes.
Having an abnormal number of...
Online therapy can help treat symptoms of depression
According to a new study, online therapy and smart devices can help identify and treat symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Amid a shortage of therapists,...
One in five GPs unwilling to prescribe aspirin to Lynch syndrome patients
New data finds that one in five GPs could be unwilling to prescribe aspirin to patients with Lynch syndrome, a cancer-causing condition.
A study carried...
Researchers identify origins of Langerhans cell histiocytosis in children
The origins of Langerhans cell histiocytosis have been identified by researchers from Karolinska Institutet in collaboration with Karolinska University Hospital.
Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a...
A wearable skin patch monitors haemoglobin levels in deep tissues
A team of engineers have designed a wearable skin patch using a photoacoustic sensor to help clinicians monitor haemoglobin levels.
Engineers from the University of...
Over 5,200 people could benefit from new chronic lung disease recommendations
The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended that nintedanib to treat chronic lung disease can be extended to more people....
Clinical trial methods in cardiology research need to be updated
According to the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), the current model for randomised clinical trials used in cardiology research must be redesigned.
The ESC has...
WHO publish updated guidelines on drug-resistant TB treatment
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated guidelines on drug-resistant TB treatment.
The guidelines feature improvements in treatment options for people with multidrug-resistant...
Over 40,000 doses of Oxford’s Ebola vaccine heading to Uganda
University of Oxford’s Ebola vaccine has been manufactured by SII (Serum Institute of India) in just 60 days and doses shipped to Uganda.
Oxford’s Ebola vaccine...
AI can now be used to detect early knee osteoarthritis
Researchers have developed new Artificial Intelligence (AI) capable of detecting early knee osteoarthritis from x-ray images.
The new technology has been developed by the University...
NHS advice calls surge amid flu and Strep A concerns
A significant number of calls were made to the 111 services last week as people sought NHS advice over flu and Strep A infections.
Over...
Long COVID rehab programme drastically improves quality of life
A long COVID rehab programme, piloted by the University of Leeds, has shown impressive results for patients looking to reduce symptoms and increase activity...
NHS secures new deal for life-changing HIV drugs
NHS England has announced they have secured new deals for HIV drugs, leading the way to stop new cases of HIV before 2030.
In a...
Researchers create ‘plaster’ to seal internal wounds
An innovative patch to seal internal wounds and prevent dangerous leakages has been developed by researchers in Switzerland.
A team of researchers from Empa have...
Reducing the burden of harm to improve patient safety
Committed to raising patient safety standards across healthcare, Dr Sven Staender discusses the complex challenges facing health systems when it comes to advocating a...