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The dawn of gene therapy for rare diseases
Andrew Obenshain, Chief of Wings at biotechnology firm bluebird bio, tells HEQ about the future of gene therapies in the treatment of rare diseases
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Uncover novel amyloidosis: understanding human diseases
Scientists at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT), Japan, have discovered a novel amyloid protein that induces amyloidosis in rats.
This new amyloid protein...
How can ultrasonic brain stimulation cure brain diseases?
Low intensity, low frequency ultrasound could provide hope for neurodegenerative brain diseases, such as Parkinson’s, as well as conditions such as dementia, concussions, and...
New method of diagnosing UTIs and kidney diseases
In addition to their new at home UTI testing kits, Health.io have created a new smartphone-based testing method to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment...
Tackling the spread of infectious diseases through vaccinology training in Seoul
The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) is set to help developing countries tackle the spread of infectious diseases by building capacity through vaccinology training in...
Liver diseases: rethinking food and exercise for a healthy liver
Western countries are experiencing liver diseases at an unprecedented rate, could adopting the Mediterranean diet be the best tool to combat this?
Non-alcoholic fatty liver...
Undiagnosed: are rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases burdening the European taxpayer?
EULAR President Professor Johannes Bijlsma gives us an insight into the world of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases and the potential burden it could bring...
An advancement of genome analysis could detect diseases more quickly
Diseases caused by genetic changes could be detected more readily thanks to an advance in DNA genome analysis software.
The development of the genome analysis...
According to UEG report millions of Europeans are at risk of chronic digestive diseases
Discover Nutrition and Chronic Digestive Diseases, a new report launched by United European Gastroenterology (UEG), outlines alarming information on current dietary choices across the...
Have investigators discovered what triggers autoimmune liver diseases?
Discover the UK disease clustering study that suggests environmental exposure may play a key role in the development of some autoimmune liver diseases.
11 April...
Canine Influenza virus: Is your pup spreading diseases?
Ever heard of Canine Influenza virus? Well, according to researchers, results from a 10-year study suggest two strains of influenza could mix to create...
Explore the world of hereditary autoimmune diseases
According to researchers from Karolinska Institute, Sweden, different types of hereditary autoimmune diseases are related, some more than others.
Researchers using the world's largest twin...
Revolutionary investment could help diagnose breast cancer and combat diseases
Backed by £23 million (~€26.8 million), cutting edge health projects could aid radiologists to combat diseases and diagnose breast cancer more effectively.
22 March 2019...
The Innovative Medicines Initiative: tackling neurodegenerative diseases
The Innovative Medicines Initiative launches a public-private coordination and support action to develop an operational platform for its projects battling neurodegenerative diseases.
Madrid, Spain, 21...
European Bioinformatics Institute to tackle life threatening diseases
Following a £45 million (~€52.7 million) investment, the European Bioinformatics Institute is one step closer to improving the world’s understanding of genetics and molecular...
The guide to tackling common zoonotic diseases
What do you know about common zoonotic diseases? Such diseases continue to be a threat to global health, but FAO, OIE and WHO may...
European Commission to launch knowledge-sharing platform for rare diseases
To support better diagnosis and treatment, the European Commission is launching a new online knowledge-sharing platform for more than 30 million Europeans living with...
Discover the EU Council Recommendation for vaccine-preventable diseases
President of Vaccines Europe, Pascale Mauran, explains the EU Council Recommendation on strengthened co-operation against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Mauran considers how far the EU Council Recommendation...
Let’s delve into the world of rare diseases and the healthcare ecosystem
Today marks Rare Disease Day and it’s time Europe’s healthcare ecosystem adapts to embrace the potential of gene therapy for rare diseases.
28 February 2019...
Mission possible: accurately diagnosing infectious diseases
Filippo Bosco, CEO and founder of BluSense Diagnostics, offers a glimpse into groundbreaking tech that helps to diagnose infectious diseases in a matter of...
