Study shows beneficial bacteria can be restored to C-section babies
A new study has demonstrated that vital beneficial bacteria can be restored to babies born by caesarean section (C-section).
The human microbiota consists of trillions...
Insights on blood clots in COVID-19 patients could inform new therapies
A new understanding of how and why some COVID-19 patients develop life-threatening blood clots could lead to new preventative treatments.
Previous research has established that...
New findings could help to protect lungs from tuberculosis
Scientists have discovered new insights on tuberculosis, which could lead to new drug treatments to speed up recovery.
Two new studies from the University of...
Novel mechanisms of obesity and hypertension discovered
A new study has revealed the novel mechanisms of obesity and hypertension, which researchers say represents a paradigm shift in our understanding of how...
Kidney disease rates high in diabetic adults, study finds
Diabetes is linked to high rates of kidney disease in adults, the results of a recent study have demonstrated.
Academics from the National University of...
Exploring osteoporosis and bone health
Royal Osteoporosis Society Director of Clinical Services Lauren Wiggins tells HEQ about osteoporosis risk, research, and care.
Osteoporosis, which causes the bones to become progressively...
Improving communication and collaboration around vaccines
Alison Maassen and Alba Godfrey of EuroHealthNet explain the importance of the IMMUNION project in improving public knowledge and confidence around vaccines.
Vaccines are a...
MRI incubator could improve care for babies with heart disease
New technology for imaging babies born with congenital heart disease (CHD) is currently being trialled by researchers in Leeds.
The Baby MRI incubator at Leeds...
Redefining critical care ventilation for the next surge event
CorVent Medical is delivering a simple solution for resource-limited institutions to increase the ventilatory capacity to save lives.
The COVID-19 pandemic was a rough wakeup...
New app offers round-the-clock support for cancer patients
Incorporating expert cancer information from Macmillan Cancer Support, a new app has been launched to support cancer patients.
The Unify Health resource, developed by Accord...
Bone health, osteoporosis, and innovation
National Osteoporosis Foundation Chief Medical Officer Dr Andrea Singer tells HEQ about the burden and treatment of osteoporosis.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), established in...
HIV transmission in England could be eliminated by 2030
The number of new HIV infections has fallen significantly in England and the country is on track to achieve elimination of transmission by 2030,...
European Civic Prize on Chronic Pain: Collecting Good Practices
Active Citizenship Network (ACN) is holding the ‘Patients’ right to avoid pain: reducing the burden of COVID-19, promoting best practices across EU’ event this...
Hope of alternative treatment for osimertinib-relapsed lung cancer patients
A combination treatment has proved effective in treating patients with lung cancer whose disease progressed after treatment with osimertinib.
The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson...
Low-cost sensor insoles can detect risk of diabetic foot ulcers
A new low-cost method, using 3D-printed structures, has been developed by scientists to help prevent diabetic foot ulcers.
Researchers from the Centre for Biomechanics and...
Genetic link could explain why children develop dyspraxia
Scientists have identified a link between specific genes and developmental coordination disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia.
New research, led by Oxford Brookes University, which...
Charity pledges £500,000 for research into COVID-19 and heart conditions
Three new research projects will investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the heart and circulatory system.
National charity Heart Research UK has pledged over £500,000...
Hormones in placenta can aid early detection of pregnancy complications
Hormone levels in the placenta can aid early detection of potentially life-threatening complications in pregnant women, a new study has shown.
Scientists from St John'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...
World-first study finds drug to halt dementia after head injuries
Scientists have identified a drug to halt the development of dementia in athletes who have sustained multiple head injuries.
In the world-first international study, researchers...
