Large bone marrow cells may be responsible for COVID-19 brain fog
A team of researchers has found evidence that large bone marrow cells known as megakaryocytes may be responsible for COVID-19 induced brain fog.
In severe...
Substance could help develop Alzheimer’s medications
Scientists have confirmed that a common spasmolytic drug can suppress neuroinflammation and could lead to the development of medications against Alzheimer’s Disease.
A team of...
Could vitamin B6 help prevent COVID-19 cytokine storms?
A team of scientists has called for research into the role of vitamin B6 in helping to prevent COVID-19 cytokine storms.
Researchers at Hiroshima University...
Positive opinion for hereditary angioedema medicine for use in patients over 12
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended the medicine berotralstat for the routine prophylaxis of hereditary angioedema in patients aged...
Global COVID-19 oxygen emergency impacting half a million people
A surge in demand for oxygen due to the COVID-19 pandemic has created an emergency impacting half a million people in low- and middle-income...
Study shows 13.9% of people in England with COVID-19 antibodies
New data has been published revealing a portion of the population in England had antibodies against the novel coronavirus.
The home surveillance study undertaken by...
New therapy could revolutionise treatment for fatal Sanfilippo Syndrome
A new combination therapy could revolutionise treatment for children living with a rare and fatal lysosomal storage disorder called Sanfilippo Syndrome.
GlycoNet researchers are using...
Less invasive method discovered for diagnosing potential for Alzheimer’s
Researchers have discovered a less invasive and less costly method of diagnosing the potential for Alzheimer’s disease.
The team has uncovered the novel diagnosis method...
UK people with learning disabilities to be prioritised for COVID-19 vaccine
Adults in the UK with severe learning disabilities are now to be prioritised for the COVID-19 vaccine following advice from the Joint Committee on...
New therapeutic target for Huntington’s disease treatment
Researchers at the University of Barcelona have identified a type of ribonucleic acid (RNA) as a potential therapeutic target for Huntington’s disease treatment.
Pregnant women pass protective COVID-19 antibodies to babies
A new study has discovered that pregnant women transfer antibodies that protect against the COVID-19 virus to their babies whilst in the womb.
The study...
New rapid COVID-19 diagnostic tests can differentiate between variants
Two new COVID-19 diagnostic tests have been developed that have a fast turnaround time and are able to differentiate between variants of the virus.
The...
Digital self-monitoring can help with significant weight loss
A new review has shown that self-monitoring using digital health tools is associated with significant weight loss.
The systematic review of multiple randomised controlled studies...
Scientists identify compound to reverse neuron damage from ALS
For the first time, scientists have identified a compound to repair amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) neuron damage.
Scientists at Northwestern University have identified the compound...
Target for stroke therapy discovered in blood brain barrier
Scientists have discovered an effective therapeutic target for life-changing strokes which could help improve quality of life for patients.
A new study has shown that...
Results from world’s first MDMA alcohol use disorder trial
The world’s first trial investigating the role of MDMA therapy for the treatment of alcohol use disorder has shown positive results.
Awakn Life Sciences' Bristol...
Calls for investment to reduce pancreatic cancer deaths in Europe
Researchers are calling on European policymakers to invest adequate resources to tackle pancreatic cancer in Europe.
There have been limited advancements in the treatment of...
UK funds long-COVID research projects with £18.5m
The UK has given £18.5m in funding to support long-COVID research projects to better understand the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Many people are living with...
New drug could be a ‘gamechanger’ for treating obesity
A new drug has been hailed as a ‘gamechanger’ for treating obesity after leading to a 20% reduction of total body weight in participants...
Scientists track how Osmium reacts in single cancer cell
In a major step forward in discovering cancer treatments, scientists at the University of Warwick have tracked how the rare precious metal Osmium reacts in a single cancer cell.
