Tackling AMR and preventing the next global pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the seriousness of not being prepared for pandemics. With the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), it is thought another...
New genetic discovery could improve treatment for neurological disorders
Scientists have found that a crucial cell process is missing in some patients with neurological disease, which could inform future treatments.
In the study, researchers...
Over 2 million people in England may have had long COVID
New research from the largest studies of COVID-19 shows that over 2 million people may have had long COVID.
The findings from the REACT-2 studies...
Stem cell therapy could reduce AIDS virus and boost immunity
A groundbreaking study has uncovered a special stem cell that can reduce the amount of virus causing AIDS and boost the body’s antiviral immunity...
Post-COVID syndrome: after the pandemic, the pulmonary consequences
Digital ultrasonic spirometry is a new clinical solution perfectly suited to acute and chronic COVID-19 management.
Pulmonary fibrosis is caused by lung inflammation such as...
Balancing diet may help reduce skin and joint inflammation
A new study has suggested that switching from a high fat and sugar diet to a more balanced diet may help to reduce inflammation...
Gestational diabetes increases risk of foetal hypoxia during labour
A mother’s gestational diabetes is linked to an increased risk of foetal hypoxia and further complications following birth, new research has found.
Foetal hypoxia is...
Chronic stress may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease development
A new review has provided insights on the link between chronic stress and Alzheimer's disease.
Chronic psychosocial stress, which involves a pathway called the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal...
Blood test could help improve post-surgery bladder cancer treatment
A blood test could identify the risk of cancer recurrence and guide precision treatment in bladder cancer, new research suggests.
A clinical study, led by...
Clinicians urged to spot Guillain-Barre syndrome after COVID-19 vaccines
Clinicians have urged for vigilance in looking for the rare neurological disorder Guillain-Barre syndrome in individuals following COVID-19 vaccination.
Clinicians in India and England have...
Over 6% of Europeans suffer with depression, study finds
Depression affects over 6% of the European population and prevalence is higher in women than men, new research has discovered.
A study of 27 European...
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...
Walking speed can improve stroke survivors’ dual-task ability
Training stroke survivors to walk at a faster speed during recovery can improve the brain’s ability to walk and think at the same time,...
Sleep apnoea in heart disease patients underrecognised and undertreated
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs in 40% to 80% of people with cardiovascular disease, however, new research has shown that it is often underrecognised and...
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...
Epileptic brain activity reduced by the ‘Mozart effect’
New research has demonstrated that music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart has an anti-epileptic effect on the brain and may be a possible treatment to...
Decline in incidences of dementia and heart failure in RA patients
The risk of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) developing dementia or heart failure has declined significantly since the 1980s, new research has shown.
Two groups...
Findings on stress could lead to treatments for PTSD and other conditions
New research has uncovered how key proteins interact to regulate the body’s response to stress – a finding that could lead to new treatments...
New AI mobile app could help improve HIV diagnosis
Scientists have utilised Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to help health professionals interpret HIV test results more accurately.
Researchers from University College London (UCL) and Africa...
