Alzheimer’s disease: is plasticity science’s big breakthrough?
NervGen is developing a novel drug candidate that could revolutionise treatment for conditions associated with central nervous system damage, including Alzheimer’s disease.
It promises to...
Reliable ultra-low freezers for the storage of cancer biomarkers
With solutions specifically designed to optimise the storage of vital samples, B Medical Systems is playing a vital role in cancer biomarker research.
The use...
Innovative mobile app effectively combats childhood obesity
A Karolinska Institutet study has revealed that a mobile app developed by Evira may be an effective method for treating childhood obesity.
Childhood obesity is...
Study finds high doses of cannabidiol do not affect driving ability
A new study looks at the effects of cannabidiol on driving and found high doses do not impact driving ability or cognitive skills.
Cannabidiol, also...
Why does asthma treatment not work for some patients?
Scientists at Rutgers University have solved a long-standing mystery of why asthma treatment does not work for patients with severe forms of the disease.
The...
Championing CBD as a proven alternative to steroid treatment
Stero Biotechs’ innovative CBD formulation could offer new hope to patients with chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases where steroid treatment is used.
Three recent POC...
Virtual biopsy could revolutionise heart transplant care
A new MRI technique could transform heart transplant surgeries, reducing complications and hospital admissions.
Heart transplant surgery aims to replace a damaged or failing heart...
Gel-based drug-delivery system makes tablets a thing of the past
Scientists have developed an innovative drug-delivery system that administers medications through gels. The new system provides an alternative method for ingesting treatments for patients...
NICE outlines further updates to the menopause guidelines
Further research will be carried out to identify whether new recommendations or updates to existing ones are needed within menopause guidelines.
The ‘scope’ of the...
Over 100 monkeypox cases confirmed in the UK
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed that there are now over 100 confirmed monkeypox cases in the UK.
The latest data from the...
Autistic people are more likely to have mental and physical conditions
New research by the University of Cambridge discovers that autistic people are more likely to have chronic mental and physical health conditions.
University of Cambridge...
62% of emergency medicine workers have one symptom of burnout syndrome
A new survey has revealed concerning statistics about the burden of burnout syndrome in emergency medicine workers.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a detrimental impact...
Drinking whey protein supplements may boost type 2 diabetes control
A study performed in the UK has identified drinking whey protein supplements before eating meals may help type 2 diabetes patients manage their blood...
Promising therapy for recombination-deficient severe combined immunodeficiency
Recomb outlines important milestones in the development of autologous haematopoietic stem cell-based gene therapy for recombination-deficient severe combined immunodeficiency.
Infants born with severe combined immunodeficiency...
Review outlines how to improve access to UK primary care services
A new review performed by Dr Claire Fuller provides recommendations on optimising primary care access in the UK.
NHS England revealed that new Integrated Care...
Three mitochondrial diseases identified using a new approach
A groundbreaking discovery by scientists has identified three previously uncharacterised mitochondrial disease conditions.
Mitochondrial diseases are complex conditions that occur resulting from the mitochondria in...
Air pollution exposure increases COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths
Severe patient outcomes from COVID-19 are significantly increased by exposure to air pollution, a new University of Southern California study suggests.
The novel research identified...
Diabetes in pregnancy is associated with increased odds of caesarean delivery
Diabetes in pregnancy is associated with increased odds of complications such as caesarean delivery, severe breathing problems and excessive birth weight.
Diabetes in pregnancy (also...
US states with legal cannabis have higher underage recreational use
An investigation performed by the University of California San Diego has discovered that underage recreational cannabis use is more prevalent in US states with...
The challenges associated with healthcare environmental hygiene
A global pilot study provides the first review of the strengths and challenges associated with healthcare environmental hygiene (HEH).
Healthcare environmental hygiene comprises cleaning all...