Cases of inflammatory arthritis have increased by 40% since 2004
New research from Keele University has found that the proportion of adults in England diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis has increased by at least 40%...
Anxiety disorders had no effect on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
A new study has found that individuals with anxiety disorders were no less hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Researchers from the University of Waterloo...
Mild thyroid disorders can lead to severe heart problems
Researchers from Ruhr University, Bochum have suggested that mild thyroid disorders should be considered a risk factor for major adverse cardiovascular events.
For 200 years,...
UCL researchers make an exciting discovery about cervical cancer
Scientists have made an exciting discovery which could lead to a new understanding and treatment of cervical cancer patients.
University College London (UCL) scientists have...
People with diabetes are more susceptible to trigger finger
Trigger finger, a condition where fingers get locked in a bent position, is more common in people with diabetes according to research from Lund...
Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy linked to risk of death in offspring
A study has found that hypertensive disorder of pregnancy that triggers abnormally high blood pressure is associated with an increased risk of death in...
Racial disparities found in advanced heart failure treatment
A new study by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NIH) has found racial disparities in advanced heart failure treatment.
Research has showcased that...
Individualised back pain treatment is far superior to standard treatment
Researchers from Goethe University Frankfurt have analysed data from 10,000 patients to prove that tailored back pain treatment is superior to standard treatment.
According to...
Does caffeine and alcohol intake affect fertility treatments?
A recent analysis looks at the effects of caffeine and alcohol on fertility treatment and whether it affects birth rates.
An analysis examined all recent...
Strict parenting may increase the risk of depression in children
A new study has found that strict parenting could alter children’s DNA causing an increased risk of depression in adults.
New research presented at the...
Risk of bipolar in children linked to parents’ age
According to new research, children whose parents are particularly old or young are more likely to carry a risk of bipolar disorder.
Research that was...
Using point of care diabetes testing to improve treatment
LumiraDx’s new HbA1c test, run on the LumiraDx point of care platform, could dramatically improve patient management, and reduce healthcare costs associated with delays...
Researchers design a rapid test for periodontal disease
University of Birmingham researchers are developing a rapid test for periodontal disease and expect the technology to be used in point-of-care settings.
Periodontal disease,...
Lack of social activity linked to anxiety in children during the pandemic
Anxiety in children was higher in those who were not involved in social activities during the pandemic than in those who were, according to...
Therapeutic games can improve working memory in older adults
A new study by the University of Birmingham has discovered that older adults could improve working memory by playing online therapeutic games.
Working memory is...
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...
Older bone fracture patients are likely to have poorer general health
According to research from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, older people who suffer a bone fracture are more likely to experience worse general...
Record number of mental health support provided to young people
Harrowing new figures show a record number of young people are seeking mental health support from NHS services.
As young people return to college or...
Neurostimulation shows promise as a dysphagia treatment
A new study by the University of Manchester has found three types of neurostimulation that could help people with dysphagia.
Dysphagia is the medical term...
Can virtual reality help treat depression in young people?
In a new clinical trial, researchers from the Open University of Catalonia are investigating the efficacy of virtual reality as a treatment for depression...
