Portable air cleaners: A ‘fad’ or a long-term solution?
Commercial HVAC experts, Shiva Air, discuss this relatively new technology, why they feel it is here to stay, and what to look out for...
Poor air quality in schools is leaving children at risk
Researchers from the University of Surrey’s Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) have worked alongside schools in London to investigate air quality in...
Using robots during cancer surgery
Dr Yuhang Chen, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the world-leading National Robotarium, explains how a new project that brings together experts from hospitals,...
Invasive emphysema treatment may no longer be necessary
A randomised, controlled trial comparing two types of emphysema treatment has found a less invasive treatment to be as effective as invasive surgery.
The trial...
Stem cell and gene therapy shows promise in motor neuron disease trial
Cedars-Sinai investigators have developed a stem cell and gene therapy combination that potentially protects against motor neuron disease.
Motor neurone disease (MND), also known as...
Clinical trials needed to verify anti-inflammatory benefits of CBD
High-quality, randomised clinical trials are needed to determine if the anti-inflammatory benefits of CBD seen in preclinical trials will be useful in a real...
The University of Bristol calls for guidance change about fish during pregnancy
Guidelines outline limitations on consuming fish during pregnancy but now, the University of Bristol calls for this to change.
The NHS states that eating fish...
Climate anxiety is driving climate change action
According to a new study, climate anxiety could be an important trigger for changes to high-carbon lifestyles to encourage more environmentally friendly lifestyles.
Climate anxiety,...
Do bronchodilators ease respiratory symptoms in people without COPD?
Researchers have found that dual bronchodilators do not help people with respiratory symptoms similar to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a history of...
Fish oil and vitamin D supplements lower risk of croup in babies and children
In a new study, researchers found that fish oil and vitamin D supplements could lower the risk of croup in babies and children.
Croup is...
A ground-breaking discovery could eradicate glioblastoma
A new study from Tel Aviv University has effectively eradicated glioblastoma, a highly lethal form of brain cancer.
The researchers achieved this ground-breaking discovery by...
Potential new therapy for relapsed multiple myeloma patients
Mount Sinai researchers have discovered a potential therapy option for patients with multiple myeloma.
Multiple myeloma is a type of bone marrow cancer. It is...
Link found between Circadian rhythm disorder and mental illness
Circadian rhythm disorder has been found to be associated with anxiety, autism, schizophrenia, and Tourette syndrome, as well as most other mental disorders.
A team...
Non-traditional diabetes complications are on the rise
Non-traditional diabetes complications such as anaemia, stress disorders, depression, and pneumonia are among the top reasons for type 2 diabetes hospital admissions.
The reason for...
A compound in trees could kill drug-resistant bacteria
A new study finds a naturally occurring compound in trees could potentially kill drug-resistant bacteria.
A new study by scientists from the University of Portsmouth...
Folic acid is added to flour to prevent spina bifida in foetuses
Following a consultation, the UK government moves closer to adding folic acid to non-wholemeal flour to prevent spina bifida in foetuses.
Pregnant women are required...
Genetic sequencing can predict the severity of COVID-19 Variants
Researchers at Drexel University have created a new computer model that could help health services prepare for new variants of COVID-19 using genetic sequencing.
By...
Patients are facing up to five years delay for psoriasis diagnosis
A new study by the University of Manchester finds that a psoriasis diagnosis in primary care could take up to five years.
Psoriasis is a...
New Marfan syndrome treatment could delay the need for surgery
A new Marfan syndrome treatment could delay the need for surgery and reduce aortic root size in patients, according to research presented at the...
Using engineered yeast cells to create an anti-cancer drug
A new study by the Technical University of Denmark utilised reprogramed yeast to produce vinblastine, an essential anti-cancer drug.
In 2019, some cancer patients experienced...