AI diagnostic tool may enhance detection of oesophageal cancer
Scientists have created a novel Artificial Intelligence (AI) diagnostic tool that may advance the detection of oesophageal cancer for people with a condition known...
Elective care recovery plan to tackle the growing NHS waiting list
The NHS and UK Government have outlined the blueprint to address NHS waiting lists and backlogs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly...
Brain stimulation demonstrates potential as a long COVID treatment
A research team may have identified an effective long COVID treatment, finding that brain stimulation may remedy the cognitive deficits caused by the condition.
Symptoms...
Regular paracetamol use linked to raised blood pressure
Long-term paracetamol use could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes in people with high blood pressure, a study found.
Paracetamol is a common...
New life-extending drug for advanced womb cancer on the NHS
A 30-minute treatment, the first of its kind for advanced womb cancer, is being rolled out for women across England.
Womb cancer affects the womb...
E-cigarettes less effective than other smoking cessation methods
Research from the US has illuminated that using e-cigarettes is not as effective at smoking cessation as other methods.
For tobacco smokers, there is a...
Mice study shows potential for gene-editing to tackle mitochondrial disease
New research showed how modifying the mitochondrial genome in live mice could lead to new treatments for mitochondrial disease.
Our cells contain mitochondria, which provide...
Computer model predicts low risk of catching COVID-19 on underground
Scientists have developed an innovative computer model that has revealed people travelling on the London underground and other similar rail systems may be at...
Up to half of children worldwide consume energy drinks weekly
New statistics uncovered that up to half of children worldwide, and up to a third of children in the UK, consume energy drinks weekly.
Energy...
Clinicians call for enhanced mental health support in schools
Clinicians have outlined the importance of advancing mental health support in educational settings, suggesting that coping and social skills training and additional extra-curricular activities...
29 new risk genes discovery provides hope for new acne treatment
New acne genetics research could influence potential new targets for acne treatment and help with the identification of a high risk of severe disease.
Acne...
Cyproterone acetate drug may increase benign brain tumour risk
A UK study has signified that high doses of a commonly used hormonal treatment – cyproterone acetate – may elevate the risk of benign...
Preventing pandemics saves more money than spent combatting infectious diseases
Study provides a blueprint for controlling emerging infectious diseases and future pandemics by preventing “spillover” of diseases from animals into humans.
Researchers from Harvard T.H....
Monoclonal antibodies not utilised enough for severe COVID-19 infections
A new US study has revealed that people at the highest risk of severe COVID-19 infection are the least likely to receive the highly...
Does a strep throat infection lead to the development of tics?
A new study has found no link between a strep throat infection and the development of tics in children who have a parent or...
VB variant of HIV found to be highly virulent and dangerous
A team of UK researchers has discovered that the VB variant of HIV may be more virulent and damaging than other strains of the...
Exercise plan could improve oesophageal cancer treatment
A moderate exercise plan could improve the success of chemotherapy treatment in oesophageal cancer patients, according to results from a study at Guy’s and...
Ovarian cancer treatment significantly enhanced by trametinib medication
New research suggests that a drug used to combat other cancers could be employed as an effective ovarian cancer treatment, mitigating the disease, and...
NHS to roll out new gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy
The NHS has agreed on a deal for life-saving treatment for metachromatic leukodystrophy that will offer babies and young children the prospect of a...
Is a new insulin patch the future of diabetes treatment?
The development of a new prototype insulin patch may revolutionise the future of treatment for diabetes, providing an alternative approach for administering the life-saving...