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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...
Millions of patients to benefit from enhanced community healthcare teams
More people will benefit from quicker care at home following new investment into NHS community healthcare teams.
Almost a quarter of a million people (226,895)...
AI can predict future ulcerative colitis flare-ups
New research shows that an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model could predict ulcerative colitis flare-ups and complications after reading biopsies.
In a new paper by the...
NHS opioid prescriptions cut by 450,000 in four years
GPs and pharmacists have cut opioid prescriptions in England by 450,000 in under four years, according to new data.
Legal opioid treatments are usually only...
Children’s lung health improved in cleaner air
A new study has shown that when air pollution improved in Stockholm, children’s lung health improved.
Researchers from Karolinska Institutet have discovered that when air...
Bed rest study shows dangers of long-term inactivity for blood sugar levels
A study involving 20 men lying in bed for two months shows the negative impact of long-term inactivity on blood sugar levels.
The University of...
Scientists discover a rare neurological disease involving cellular recycling
Scientists from the National Human Genome Research Institute have found a rare neurological disease that provides insights into the cell’s recycling system.
Scientists from NIH’s...
Almost one billion electronic prescriptions dispensed in England
The Electronic Prescription Service has become the default method for prescribing and dispensing prescriptions in primary care in England, with almost one billion prescriptions...
NICE recommends a genetic test to prevent hearing loss in babies
A genetic test that establishes vulnerability to hearing loss in babies has been recommended by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
When...
Scientists discover microplastics in vascular tissue
A UK team have found microplastics in vascular tissue for the first time, suggesting they can pass to human tissue through blood vessels.
The University...
The University of Oxford trials bioelectronic implant for incontinence treatment
Revolutionary bioelectrical therapy has been trialled in participants requiring incontinence treatment.
Amber Therapeutics, a company spun out from the University of Oxford in 2021, applies...
NHS plans to offer licensed cannabis medicine for a rare condition
The NHS has announced that they will prescribe cannabis medicine to patients with a rare, seizure-causing genetic disorder in England.
Around one in every 6,000...
Experiencing multiple concussions linked to poor brain function
Experiencing three or more concussions is linked with worsened brain function in later life, according to the University of Oxford.
Teams from the University of...
Health Europa Quarterly Issue 24
Welcome to Health Europa Quarterly Issue 24. In this issue, you will find insight into the nursing workforce crisis, ethnic inequalities in maternal healthcare, the...
Continued services for people suffering from impacted ear wax are crucial
A new study by the University of Manchester audiologists has highlighted the difficulties people face with impacted ear wax.
Impacted ear wax causes symptoms like...
Global health funding hits record high during COVID-19 pandemic
A new global analysis shows that global health funding hit a record high, but greater investment is needed to prepare for future pandemics.
In a...
£5m award to transform the future of eye health
The Wolfson Foundation has awarded £5 million to University College London (UCL) for Oriel, the new hospital aiming to advance eye health.
The £5 million...
Experts call for improved protection against public health crises
Researchers have called for greater cooperation between human, animal, and environmental health organisations to improve response to public health crises.
A research team which includes...
The cost of population health
We spoke to Dr Tammy Boyce, Senior Research Associate at UCL Institute of Health Equity about how increased levels of poverty are impacting population...
Impact of lifestyle-related mortality on trends in life expectancy
Following research gathered during the Future Mortality project, Professor Fanny Janssen discusses the value of understanding the impact of past and anticipated future trends...
