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Viagra shown to suppress abnormal heart rhythms
The drug sildenafil, sold under the brand name Viagra, can strongly suppress abnormal heart rhythms, a new study has found.
In a study led by...
Cell discovery holds new therapeutic potential for Huntington’s disease
A new cellular discovery could pave the way for new treatment options for Huntington’s disease, researchers say.
Scientists from the University of Cambridge and University...
New marker for bone cancer prognosis could lead to life-saving treatments
Researchers have found a way to identify which patients with a rare bone cancer are least likely to be cured by the current standard...
Forxiga could transform treatment for chronic kidney disease
AstraZeneca’s Forxiga has been recommended for approval in the European Union for the treatment of chronic kidney disease in adults with and without Type 2 diabetes.
The...
Wharton Medical Clinic discusses semaglutide and treating obesity
Dr Sean Wharton, Medical Director of the Wharton Medical Clinic in Toronto, speaks to HEQ about the treatment and care of people with obesity.
In...
Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation discusses managing diabetes
Experts from the Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation explore issues around diabetes prevention and treatment.
There are currently 3.4 million people with Type 2 diabetes...
New treatment improves mental health of cardiac patients
A new mental health treatment can significantly improve symptoms of anxiety and depression in heart disease patients, research has found.
A recent study, led by...
AstraZeneca treatment unsuccessful at preventing symptomatic COVID-19
AstraZeneca’s antibody treatment – AZD7442 – has been unsuccessful in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 in patients recently exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
The results of AstraZeneca’s...
New procedure found to reduce blood pressure in hypertension patients
A minimally-invasive procedure which targets the nerves near the kidney has been found to significantly reduce blood pressure in hypertension patients.
The global multicentre clinical...
Neuron discovery could contribute to improved epilepsy treatment
Scientists have found that the way neurons are connected within the brain could provide a better indication of disease progression and lead to improved...
Nanoparticle ‘traps’ and immune system create novel COVID-19 treatment
A novel treatment for COVID-19 has been developed using nanoparticles that capture the virus in the body and use the immune system to destroy...
Innovation in stroke treatment
Dr Osama Zaidat tells HEQ about the health and economic implications of achieving the first pass effect in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke.
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