Molnupiravir recommended by WHO to reduce COVID-19 hospitalisations
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed that the molnupiravir antiviral medication should be administered to patients with non-severe COVID-19 who are at an...
Worlds-first guidelines for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
The worlds-first clinical practice guidelines have been developed for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a group of inherited conditions that damage the peripheral...
NHS combat COVID backlogs with massive reservist recruitment drive
The NHS has revealed that they will be employing thousands of new NHS reservists to tackle the sizeable COVID backlogs currently impacting health services.
Announced...
Innovative plasma air conditioning technology destroys coronavirus aerosol
A team of Korean researchers have developed groundbreaking plasma air conditioning technology that can effectively eliminate coronavirus aerosol.
Pioneered by experts at the Korea Institute...
Ketogenic diet plan potentially improves quality of life for MS patients
A new US study suggests that following a ketogenic diet plan may be safe for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and even improve their...
New type of ultrasound scan can diagnose prostate cancer
Innovative research by Imperial College London has found a new type of ultrasound scan that can diagnose prostate cancer.
An ultrasound scan is a procedure...
Cow’s milk may aggravate multiple sclerosis symptoms
A research team from the University of Bonn discovered that cow milk protein may trigger more severe multiple sclerosis symptoms.
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune...
Covid vaccine effectiveness declines after six months without boosters
New research finds that Covid vaccine effectiveness substantially declines in protection rates after six months.
A new study confirms the overall vaccine effectiveness in preventing...
Healthy gut microbiome improves the success of melanoma cancer treatment
A confirmed link between the gut microbiome and the response to immunotherapy for melanoma cancer has been discovered, in the largest study to date.
Melanoma...
Weekly resistance training activity linked to 10-20% lower death risk
Between 30 and 60 minutes of resistance training activity every week is linked to a 10-20% lower risk of death from all causes.
Physical activity...
Positive results with faecal microbiota therapy for patients with peanut allergies
A study has found that encapsulated stool from donors without peanut allergies altered the immune system and tolerance to peanuts.
Peanut allergies are common, affecting...
Lower birth weight linked to neurodevelopmental disorders
New research shows a link between babies born to term with a weight lower than 3.5kg and a higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders.
Neurodevelopmental disorders...
Azithromycin does not prevent future wheezing in babies with RSV infection
New research of azithromycin suggests the antibiotic does not prevent wheezing in babies hospitalised with RSV infection.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is a common...
Physical fitness linked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease
People who partake in physical fitness activities are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to a preliminary study.
Physical fitness is a state of...
Small cell lung cancer discovery could lead to new treatment
Scientists have discovered a way to halt the development of small cell lung cancer, and this could lead to new treatment options.
Small cell lung...
Research reveals the protective structure of superbug C.difficile
New findings on the superbug C.difficile uncover the impressive structure of its protective armour for the first time.
Scientists from Newcastle, Sheffield, and Glasgow Universities...
Antibacterial bioactive glass dramatically reduces microbial resistance to antibiotics
A novel technique could decrease resistance to antibiotics with a bacteria-killing bioactive glass that reduces infections.
Scientists at Aston University have discovered a new method...
The role of a vitamin D2 and D3 supplements in human health
New research from the Universities of Surrey and Brighton has found significant differences between vitamin D2 and D3 supplements.
The study uncovered the differences between...
Digital flash glucose monitoring for patients with diabetes and COVID-19
Flash glucose monitoring was found to be as effective as traditional methods in patients with diabetes and COVID-19.
Patients with diabetes are at a higher...
Colzyx: Redefining our approach to wound care
With products capable of harnessing the body’s own innate abilities to promote wound healing and concurrently fight infection, Colzyx is redefining our approach to...