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Thousands to benefit from rapid hepatitis C testing in England
The NHS has announced that thousands of people in England are set to receive rapid hepatitis C testing in the health service's latest drive...
Using AI to develop diagnostic technologies
Oxford University scientists created a world-first AI diagnostic test that could dramatically improve the efficiency of viral testing. Lorna Rothery spoke to co-developer Dr...
NHS introduces ‘sponge-on-a-string’ test for Barrett’s oesophagus
The NHS is set to roll out a simple ‘sponge-on-a-string’ to diagnose Barrett’s oesophagus – a move that will benefit thousands of patients.
The innovative...
BRCA gene testing programme launched by NHS to identify cancer risk
Tens of thousands of people with Jewish ancestry are set to benefit from a pioneering BRCA gene testing programme unveiled by the NHS.
The BRCA...
Stem cell transplants now available on NHS for adults with thalassaemia
The NHS has announced the provision of stem cell transplants for adult patients battling severe inherited blood disorders, particularly thalassaemia.
Stem cell transplants are a...
The albumin-to-creatinine ratio: shining a light on early kidney disease
Abbott outlines how albumin-to-creatinine ratio measurement can be leveraged to address the increasing global burden of kidney disease.
Albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) is known to be...
Revolutionising disease diagnosis with a new ultrasound method
The University of Sheffield has developed a new ultrasound method that could help diagnose abnormal tissue, scarring and cancer.
A new ultrasound method that can...
How psychedelic treatment can revolutionise mental health treatment
In this article, Health Europa delves into the world of psychedelic treatments and how they are transforming care for mental health conditions.
Psychedelic treatment is...
Why diagnostics for head and neck cancer needs to change
Researchers say patients who have head and neck cancer caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) should be tested twice to ensure the best treatment...
Altered speech could be one of the early signs of Parkinson’s disease
Researchers from Lithuania are using new technology to monitor changes in speech, which could be one of the early signs of Parkinson’s disease.
Rytis Maskeliūnas...
Adrenal insufficiency can be detected through saliva tests
A new study from the University of Sheffield has found that using saliva, instead of blood, to test for adrenal insufficiency significantly improves patient...
NHS secures new deal for life-changing HIV drugs
NHS England has announced they have secured new deals for HIV drugs, leading the way to stop new cases of HIV before 2030.
In a...
Driving change in healthcare using point-of-care diagnostics
In this special report, LumiraDx, a next generation point-of-care diagnostics platform, explores how point-of-care testing can support change in community-based healthcare, and alleviate the...
Adopt point-of-care diagnostics to cut carbon emissions, say over 80% of GPs
A new study by LumiraDX has found that the majority of the GP workforce believes that point-of-care diagnostics could cut carbon emissions.
Point-of-care diagnostics must...
Patient’s ammonium levels can now be measured at the point of care
A point-of-care analyser can monitor levels of ammonium in a patient’s blood using a decentralised method that researchers have developed.
Researchers from the Sensors...
Non-invasive tests work in long-term hepatitis C treatment
Researchers from MedUni Vienna have found that long-term hepatitis C treatment can be improved by non-invasive tests, despite doubts surrounding the method.
A team of...
Unregulated high street health checks spark concern
An investigation by The BMJ reveals that many UK companies are offering health checks with misleading claims that are not backed by evidence.
New findings highlight how...
Researchers develop new MRI Alzheimer’s test
An exciting MRI Alzheimer’s test by the University of Aberdeen will be trialled for the first time, providing new hope to patients.
A newly developed...
Hydrocortisone could help people with PTSD recovery
A new study has found that hydrocortisone could accelerate the process of forgetting intrusive memories when given after a traumatic event.
A University College London...
Equitable patient access to advanced therapies
Mariano Votta, Director of Active Citizenship Network, explores the need to support patient access to advanced therapies across Europe.
All potential eligible patients have the...
