TB vaccine could protect babies against new infectious diseases
A new study has shown that a tuberculosis (TB) vaccine could help to protect newborn babies against a number of different infectious diseases –...
Europe takes action in preparation for new variants of COVID-19
The European Commission is taking immediate action to prepare for the threat of new COVID-19 variants.
The European Commission has launched the HERA Incubator bio-defence...
Smart inhaler could improve asthma management
A new study has demonstrated that asthma inhalers that use sensors could contribute to better management of the condition and improved quality of life.
Northwestern...
Osteoporosis diagnosis, prevention, and treatment
International Osteoporosis Foundation President Professor Cyrus Cooper speaks with HEQ about the risk and burden of osteoporosis.
Professor Cyrus Cooper interview by Rosemary Lobley.
The International...
COVID-19 variants confirmed in United Kingdom
A variant of COVID-19 has been confirmed in the UK which has now been designated as a Variant Under Investigation (VUI) referred to as...
Exploring innovation in lung health during COVID-19
Dr Andy Whittamore, Clinical Lead at Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation, tells HEQ about developments in the treatment of lung conditions.
Dr Andy...
New and definitive diagnosis method for irritable bowel syndrome
A new partnership will see the development of an innovative diagnostic technology that will allow doctors to clearly diagnose irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Currently, there...
Brain and spinal fluid changes indicate Alzheimer’s years before onset
New research has revealed that people who have a gene variant associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease also tend to have...
New approach to creating Alzheimer’s drugs helps identify potential treatments
A team of scientists at the University of Sheffield have adopted a new method of creating Alzheimer’s drugs, which has identified two potential new treatments for the disease.
Lifesaving COVID-19 treatment for hospitalised UK patients
Thousands of NHS patients who need to be hospitalised due to COVID-19 will now be able to receive a life-saving treatment named tocilizumab.
Clinical trials...
UK institutions receive £2.3m grant for research of tropical diseases
Three UK institutions have been awarded £2.3m to investigate tropical diseases affecting some of the world’s poorest populations.
Scientists from Oxford Brookes University, University of...
New urine test can accurately detect womb cancer
A new and non-invasive urine test can accurately detect womb cancer.
The test is accurate at detecting womb cancer by looking at a urine or...
Chronic illness can help us understand more about long-term COVID-19
A new study has explored how chronic illness research can help to inform our understanding of the long-term effects of COVD-19 and potentially lead...
Clinical trial to test treatment for recent onset Type 1 Diabetes
A clinical trial will test the efficacy of the treatment IMCY-0098 in patients with recent onset Type 1 Diabetes.
Imcyse, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering...
World’s largest study to look at strokes caused by COVID-19
Researchers conducting the biggest study into reports of life-threatening COVID-19 strokes hope the research may help to prevent death and disability, related to the...
New spinal improvement partnership aims to ensure patient safety
A new spinal improvement partnership in the UK aims to ensure medical products are safe and effective for patients.
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust...
Fighting against cancer with radiological and nuclear technology
The European Commission has presented its new SAMITA Action Plan which aims to ensure that radiological and nuclear technologies continue to benefit the health...
Research collaboration to seek rheumatoid arthritis treatments
A new research collaboration and licence agreement between Imcyse and Pfizer will seek to find treatments for rheumatoid arthritis.
Imcyse, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering...
Study finds vaccines safe for immunosuppressed children
A new study has found that both inactivated and live-attenuated vaccines are safe to be given to children who are suffering with autoimmune diseases.
The...
Breast cancer is now the most common form of cancer worldwide
In line with World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization has highlighted how breast cancer has now overtaken lung cancer as the most common...
