Important discussion on the ability to treat chronic kidney disease
Helen Yeh, Vice President of the CVRM Therapy Area, BioPharmaceuticals Medical, at AstraZeneca speaks to Health Europa about the burden and treatment of chronic kidney disease.
Improving outcomes for children following radiation therapy
A team of experts from around the world has teamed up to improve clinical outcomes for children with cancer following radiation therapy.
Radiation therapy has...
Point-of-care medicine: the future of rapid diagnostics in healthcare
Abbott explores how point-of-care diagnostics will evolve in the wake of COVID-19, and showcases a new learning platform that aims to transform knowledge on rapid testing in primary care.
Analysis of enzyme could improve Alzheimer’s and cancer treatment
Advancement in treatment for Alzheimer's disease and cancer could be on the horizon thanks to a novel investigation of the meprin β enzyme.
Researchers from...
Reducing resistance to cancer immunotherapy with groundbreaking lipid
A team of Japanese scientists has potentially discovered an innovative method to reduce a patient’s resistance to cancer immunotherapy.
The team, based at the Hokkaido...
Improving leukaemia therapy through targeted treatment
Researchers at the University of Basel have demonstrated an effective method of targeted treatment to enhance leukaemia therapy.
Risk of dementia significantly exacerbated by eye conditions
A novel study has indicated that a plethora of eye conditions may potentially increase the risk of developing dementia.
The research, published in the British...
Health experts believe COVID-19 booster vaccines are not yet required
A group of industry-leading health experts has concluded that COVID-19 booster vaccines are not yet needed to combat the pandemic.
The international team of scientists,...
Commonly prescribed gout medication found effective against COVID-19
A conventional gout medication that is utilised widely around the world has proven to be effective at combatting COVID-19, potentially adding a new weapon...
AI could speed up lung cancer diagnosis by a year
Scientists have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) screening method that they say could detect signs of lung cancer on CT scans a year faster...
Stem-like T cells may enhance immunotherapy cancer treatment
A team of researchers has made a potentially groundbreaking discovery in cancer treatment, identifying that stem-like T cells may be proficient in fighting against...
Using machine learning to accurately identify genetic syndromes in children
A novel machine learning technology has demonstrated impressive efficiency in detecting genetic syndromes in children, a significant advancement in diagnosing a plethora of disorders.
In...
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...
The use of antibiotics may be a cause of colon cancer
A team of Swedish researchers has identified that the use of antibiotics is a potential cause of colon cancer, exacerbating the risk of developing...
AI identifies heart failure patients best suited to beta-blocker treatment
A new AI-based approach could help to quickly and easily identify the best treatment options for heart failure patients.
Researchers from the University of Birmingham...
Experts warn COVID-19 recovery could take longer than a year
Around one half of patients who were hospitalised with COVID-19 still experience health issues related to the virus after one year, a study has...
COVID-19 infection in pregnancy linked to higher risk of pre-eclampsia
Contracting COVID-19 during pregnancy can increase a woman’s risk of developing pre-eclampsia, researchers have demonstrated.
A review of scientific literature by researchers in Brazil has...
Potential drug target for endometriosis revealed as scientists discover genetic cause
A genetic discovery behind endometriosis could lead to new targeted treatment for the condition, researchers say.
By identifying a specific gene – NPSR1 – that...
Millions of people living with untreated hypertension worldwide
The number of people worldwide living with hypertension has doubled over the last 30 years to over 1.2 billion, a new study has found.
Led...
AI-based early warning system for sepsis can improve patient outcomes
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm for detecting sepsis warning signs has been proven to increase survival rates and reduce hospital stays.
In a study by...
