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New hope for treatment to slow neurodegenerative disease
Scientists have discovered a new drug treatment that could slow neurodegenerative disease, offering fresh hope.
The new study featuring researchers from the University of Glasgow’s...
The bacteria behind leprosy disease could regenerate livers
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have found that parasites behind leprosy disease can reprogramme cells to increase the size of a liver.
The latest findings...
Biomarkers could predict severe pre-eclampsia
A new study has found biomarkers could predict severe pre-eclampsia, preventing death and serious illness in women.
In a study of pregnant women in the...
A new function of the autonomic nervous system has been discovered
The autonomic nervous system also spontaneously restores muscle function following a nerve injury, according to MedUni Vienna.
The autonomic nervous system is responsible for involuntary...
Health Europa Quarterly Issue 23
Welcome to Health Europa Quarterly Issue 23, which features fascinating expert insights in the fields of infection control, future pandemic preparedness, antimicrobial resistance, women’s health,...
Autism diagnosis: does postcode come into play?
New autism diagnoses tend to be clustered within specific NHS service regions, suggesting that location may influence autism diagnosis likelihood.
New research by the University...
Blood pressure medication is equally effective at any time of day
A new study by the University of Edinburgh finds that blood pressure medications are effective regardless of whether it’s administered in the morning or...
Enzyme therapy shows promise for infantile Batten disease
A new study finds potential treatment for infantile Batten disease, a condition that causes dementia and early death in children.
Infantile Batten disease, also known...
Screening programmes for childhood hearing loss need improvement
A new thesis from Karolinska Institutet reports that screening programmes for childhood hearing loss need urgent improvement.
According to the World Health Organization, around 34...
What role can technology play in alleviating the radiology crisis?
With healthcare systems across the world struggling to keep up with the rising demand for radiology services, especially during the pandemic recovery, technology to...
No difference between spinal or general anaesthesia in hip fracture surgery
A new study from the University of Bristol has found no differences in the safety or effectiveness of spinal or general anaesthesia for hip...
Air pollution exposure affects females more than males
The impact of air pollution exposure, specifically diesel exhaust fumes, may be more severe for females than males.
A new study presented at the European...
NHS urge parents to book MMR vaccination for children
The NHS is campaigning for parents and carers to book their children for the MMR vaccination by sending reminders through text, email and letters.
In...
Accum A1-reprogrammed vaccine cured 80% of animals with pre-established lymphoma
Defence Therapeutics Inc, a Canadian biopharmaceutical company specialising in developing immune-oncology vaccines and drug delivery technologies, are pleased to report that Defence’s novel vaccine...
Adults with ADHD may have an elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases
Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases than those who do not have the condition, according to research...
New research can help create new treatments for cystinosis
A new study into the functions of the cystinosin transporter protein may lead to better treatment of the devastating genetic disease cystinosis.
Cystinosis is a...
Can Europe do better when it comes to post-fragility fracture care?
The International Osteoporosis Foundation explains how the implementation of Fracture Liaison Services could improve secondary fragility fracture prevention in Europe.
In Europe, older adults sustain...
Broad-spectrum antibiotics could make melanoma worse
The use of broad-spectrum antibiotics during melanoma treatment may make the disease worse by damaging the gut microbiome, according to new research from Emory...
Three-minute skin swab can diagnose Parkinson’s disease
A new method could diagnose Parkinson’s disease within three minutes using a simple skin swab of sebum.
Parkinson’s disease is a condition that causes parts...
Obesity treatment through nerve stimulation is possible
New research from the University of Bonn has found that stimulation of the vagus nerve strengthens communication between the stomach and the brain, creating...
