The value of computational tissue engineering
Professor Liesbet Geris spoke to Health Europa Quarterly about the potential of computational modelling and simulation in tissue engineering.
The scope of modern medicine continues...
New Artificial Intelligence device could help monitor traumatic brain injury
Clinical trial results suggest a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) device could help clinicians monitor traumatic brain injury.
Traumatic brain injury is an injury to the...
Dental biorhythm linked to weight gain in adolescence
Researchers from the University of Kent have identified a link between a biorhythm in human primary teeth and weight gain in adolescence.
A research team at Kent’s...
Lithium levels can now be measured without blood tests
Scientists have reported the invention of a tiny sensor that can detect lithium levels from sweat on the surface of a fingertip.
Lithium is used...
Are NHS vape kits the way to help people quit smoking?
A new study from the University of East Anglia has proposed that NHS vape starter kits could help people quit smoking.
Researchers worked with General...
Tropical Infectious Disease Consortium awarded £1.6 million
The Tropical Infectious Disease Consortium has received important funding from the Medical Research Council, which will accelerate research into tuberculosis and malaria.
The Tropical Infectious...
Finding a low toxicity treatment for childhood leukaemia
New research has discovered a new method that potentially paves the way for safer treatments for childhood leukaemia.
Leukaemia is the most common cancer in...
Keep your facility up to standard with a deep clean from Guardtech
Learn everything about the importance of decontamination and deep cleaning from cleanroom construction experts, Guardtech group.
Cleanroom construction specialists Guardtech Group are helping clients shine...
Public health services are preferred over private across Europe
Despite many countries introducing privatised healthcare in recent years, research suggests the most satisfied patients reside in countries with public health services.
Recently, there has...
Extraordinary preclinical outcomes for stroke treatment
Newly published scientific studies have ignited renewed hope for a dramatic breakthrough in stroke treatment for patients.
An injectable compound that is currently in a...
Is a smartphone ECG device the future of healthcare?
In the new draft guidance, NICE has recommended KardiaMobile 6L, a smartphone ECG device for people taking antipsychotic medication.
People taking antipsychotic medication often require...
New AI algorithm could cure epileptic seizures
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm that detects brain abnormalities could help cure epileptic seizures.
University College London researchers have developed an AI algorithm as part...
WHO: Women in health and care industries earn 24% less than men
New research confirms that women in health and care sectors are paid 24% less than their male counterparts.
A comprehensive global analysis by the World...
Researchers identify a cause of preterm labour
Researchers have identified a cause of preterm labour, opening new possibilities for future innovative treatments.
Preterm labour is the single biggest cause of neonatal mortality...
Mental health and headaches in children worsened during the pandemic
A new study has found that mental health and headaches in children progressively worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Researchers from the Children’s National Hospital have...
Digital support mobile tool helps reduce alcohol consumption
Linköping University has designed a digital support tool to help individuals reduce their alcohol consumption.
A new study by researchers at Linköping University has found...
Study finds low-calorie sweetener that improves gut health
American Chemical Society has discovered a low-calorie sweetener that can help improve gut health.
It is well-known that sweeteners and sugars can lead to health...
Measuring blood pressure in both arms reduces hypertension
A new study finds that measuring blood pressure in both arms can reduce cardiovascular risk and hypertension.
Research by the University of Exeter analysed data...
Queen’s University Belfast awarded funding for breast cancer treatment research
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have received funding from Breast Cancer Now to discover new breast cancer treatments.
This new research is inspired by the...
Could acupuncture help people with prediabetes?
A new study by Edith Cowan University has discovered that acupuncture could be useful for people with prediabetes.
Prediabetes means that your blood sugars are...
