People with less memory loss in old age, have better cognitive ability
Does cognitive ability change together, or do they change independently of each other? A team of researchers investigated cognitive development in adulthood.
People usually find...
Midlife chronic conditions linked to increased dementia risk later in life
Having two or more chronic conditions (known as multimorbidity) in middle age is associated with an increased risk of dementia later in life.
Common chronic...
Study reveals dangers of driving after smoking cannabis
A comprehensive, two-year randomised trial has unveiled the effects of driving after smoking cannabis, illustrating the risks of getting behind the wheel under the...
Ketamine may be an effective short-term treatment for suicidal thoughts
Research suggests that some patients hospitalised for severe suicidal thoughts could benefit from ketamine.
Around 700,000 people worldwide die by suicide annually, and up to...
Interactive video enhances hand hygiene and reduces HAIs
New research has suggested that implementing interactive video content may boost good hand hygiene practices, helping to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HIAs).
The Thomas Jefferson University...
Covid lockdown measures linked to increases in drinking at home
New research looks at how Covid lockdown measures in 2020 shifted drinking habits in England and Wales.
The study, from researchers at the University of...
Should hormone replacement therapy be available without a prescription?
The MHRA has launched a public consultation on whether hormone replacement therapy (HRT) should be available from pharmacies.
Hormone replacement therapy is a treatment to...
Obesity in ethnic minority groups linked to higher COVID-19 mortality
A novel study has identified an association between obesity in ethnic minority groups and a higher risk of COVID-19 mortality compared to white people.
Performed...
ESHRE updates guidelines on endometriosis treatment
A new guideline on endometriosis treatment, management and diagnosis has been published by the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).
The document outlines...
EIT Health awards funding for cancer screening and diagnosis innovations
As we draw closer to World Cancer Day on February 4, EIT Health has vowed to financially back technological advancements to enhance cancer screening...
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy linked to childhood trauma
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy may be linked to childhood trauma such as neglect, domestic violence, or substance misuse in the family home.
Vaccine hesitancy was three...
Over €1 million awarded for frontotemporal dementia research
Two industry-leading researchers have been awarded over €1 million to collaborate on frontotemporal dementia research.
The frontotemporal dementia endeavour will involve Dorothee Dormann, a molecular...
Scientists discover a link between high blood pressure and diabetes
An international team of scientists from the universities of Bristol, UK, and Auckland, New Zealand, have uncovered the link between high blood pressure and...
Depression during pregnancy increased throughout COVID-19 pandemic
Research emerging from the UK has highlighted a rise in depression during pregnancy due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study pioneered by the University of...
Researchers identify enzyme that prevents autoimmune disorders
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) researchers have identified an enzyme that is essential for immune T cells to correctly identify...
Atezolizumab now available on the NHS for lung cancer patients
Thousands of lung cancer patients in England will be fast-tracked the revolutionary new drug, atezolizumab, which significantly reduces the risk of cancer returning.
The Medicines...
Sanitation’s role in reducing the spread of AMR
Professor David Graham of Newcastle University explains the vital role of sanitation in reducing the spread of AMR.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is mainly caused by...
New hope for pelvic organ prolapse with new self-management programme
New research will explore the clinical and cost-effectiveness of an innovative self-management programme designed to improve the lives of women with pelvic organ prolapse.
Pelvic...
Sepsis and healthcare-associated infections
The Global Sepsis Alliance reflects on the progress made in tackling sepsis and the hurdles that remain in relation to healthcare-associated infections.
The term sepsis...
How does treating COVID with antibiotics compare to standard treatment?
A new study conducted in an Egyptian hospital showed that treating COVID patients with antibiotics resulted in similar recovery times as patients who were...