ACCUVAC-PTE7 cervical cancer vaccine provides complete protection
In a groundbreaking advancement in the treatment of cancer, Defence Therapeutics has revealed that the company’s AccuVAC-PTE7 cervical cancer vaccine completely protects against the...
£4.25m research grant for motor neurone disease treatment
£4.25m research grant has been awarded to six UK universities to discover motor neurone disease treatment.
Motor neurone disease affects the brain and nerves, causing...
WHO launches new UV index app to reduce skin cancer cases
SunSmart Global UV app provides localised information about the UV index and promotes sun safety to reduce the burdens of skin cancer and eye...
Smoking tobacco increases the risk of depression by up to 132%
New research by the University of Bristol has revealed that smoking tobacco significantly increases the risk of developing depression and schizophrenia.
Staggering data indicates that...
Single brain scan revolutionises early Alzheimer’s diagnosis
An early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis is typically difficult to identify, but new machine learning technology could change this.
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, amplifying...
Six benefits of using CBD oil for anxiety
What are the benefits of CBD oil for anxiety? Dr. Hemp Me outlines everything you need to know about supplementing with CBD oil.
Anxiety disorders...
New targeted treatment for early-stage breast cancer available on NHS
Provisional approval by NICE could see a step-change in treatment for early-stage breast cancer following surgery.
The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE)...
NHS treats first sickle cell disease patients with new drug
One of the first sickle cell disease patients has received a life-changing drug called crizanlizumab, the first new treatment for the disease in over...
New research finds severe gum disease is linked to impaired lung function
According to new research, increasingly severe gum disease could cause lung function to decline.
Severe gum disease occurs due to a serious bacterial infection that...
Computer tool tracks stroke rehabilitation to improve recovery
New computer technology can accurately track the progress of stroke rehabilitation, boosting recovery for the patient.
New research indicates that a sensor-equipped computer programme can...
Children’s hospital waiting lists hit 350,000 for the first time
New data reveals that children’s hospital waiting lists have surpassed more than 350,000 children and young people waiting for treatment and care.
Figures released by...
The urgent care crisis in the UK
Dr Richard Gilpin, Specialist Registrar in Geriatric Medicine and member of the Doctors’ Association UK editorial board, discusses the current challenges facing urgent care...
NICE recommend new treatment to support kidney transplant
A new treatment recommended by NICE increases the chance of a successful kidney transplant and could revolutionise future surgeries.
In the new final draft guidance,...
The future of an Epstein-Barr virus vaccine
Concerning findings on the Epstein-Barr virus have led to urgency in efforts to develop the first vaccine.
The Epstein-Barr virus usually appears in early childhood...
The cost of brand-name epilepsy drugs has risen by 277%
New research finds that the costs of brand-name epilepsy drugs have rapidly increased by 277% from 2010 to 2018.
Epilepsy is a common condition affecting...
Removing barriers to create digital healthcare services that work for everyone
Trilly Chatterjee of NHS Digital outlines the benefits of digital healthcare services in improving delivery of care.
For several years preceding the COVID-19 pandemic, and...
Largest ever funding for MRI scanner awarded to UK university
The University of Nottingham has been awarded £29.1 million to develop the UK’s most powerful MRI scanner as a national facility.
The investment will help...
Uterine transplantation effectively treats infertility
New research concludes that uterine transplantation is an effective and safe method to treat infertility when a functioning uterus is lacking.
A report conducted by...
1,000 genes discovered that may cause severe COVID-19
Scientists from the University of Sheffield and Stanford University have identified more than 1,000 genes that may increase the risk of severe COVID-19 infection.
Previous...
New study analyses how genes affect food choices and diet
Preliminary findings indicate that taste-related genes could play a vital role in food choices, potentially influencing cardiometabolic health.
New research suggests that taste perception genes...