Potential lupus treatment reduces organ damaging corticosteroid use
The treatment anifrolumab has been found to reduce lupus flares whilst allowing for patients to reduce the use of corticosteroids that can cause organ...
Early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and challenges during COVID-19
Beth Rice, Health and Policy Manager at Pancreatic Cancer Action, discusses the challenges facing the treatment and diagnosis of pancreatic cancer during the COVID-19...
Researchers find better way to repair damaged nerve insulation
In a mouse study, researchers have found a better way than natural healing to repair damaged insulation surrounding nerve cells.
Normally, the natural healing process...
Is CRISPR gene therapy for rare Angelman Syndrome on the horizon?
For the first time, scientists have shown how gene editing techniques could be used as therapy for the rare neurodevelopmental disorder – Angelman syndrome.
Babies...
Leveraging community engagement to prevent chronic disease
C3 Collaborating for Health works alongside communities to promote sustainable, healthy habits.
C3 Collaborating for Health (C3) believes that engaging members of the community is...
Long COVID: the long and winding road
Katrina Delargy of Tiyga Health talks about combining knowledge and taking a multidisciplinary approach to managing COVID-19.
2020 has been vastly different to that which...
New study links 28 genes to rare developmental disorders
A new study has linked 28 genes to rare developmental disorders and has estimated another 1,000 genes linked to these disorders are yet to...
Legs Matter Week: making legs matter in a global pandemic
This week, (October 12 – 16) marks national Legs Matter Week, and a keen sportswoman who was hours away from having her leg amputated...
UK places first order for one million COVID-19 rapid antibody tests
The UK Government has placed an order for one million COVID-19 rapid antibody tests.
The UK Government has entered into a contract with Abingdon Health,...
Protecting healthcare workers: preventing needlestick injuries
In this article, Mölnlycke Health Care’s Medical Director John Timmons discusses the vital importance of protecting healthcare workers from needlestick injuries in the operating...
Global agreement to make COVID-19 antigen tests available for all
The Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator has announced a set of agreements to make COVID-19 rapid antigen tests available to low- and middle-income...
Scientists link fatal COVID-19 reactions to autoimmunity and faulty genes
Scientists have linked fatal reactions to COVID-19 in young people to rare gene variants and autoimmunity.
New research has shown that 10% of the young...
World Heart Day: preventing heart disease is vital
Today (29 September) marks World Heart Day, and new findings from the European Society of Cardiology shows that preventing heart disease could save billions...
UK charity receives £27m funding to help 10,000 people with mental health
UK mental health charity Think Ahead has received £27m of funding from the UK Government to expand its health social work graduate programme.
The funding...
Understanding rare autoinflammatory conditions during awareness month
September marks World Autoinflammatory Awareness Month – a time for organisations, patients, carers, and families to raise the profile of these rare and complex...
Successful treatment of patients with the autoimmune disease Lupus
A team of researchers have successfully treated two patients with the autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematosus for the first time.
The team from Charité -...
European Commission confirms contribution to COVID-19 vaccine facility
The European Commission has confirmed its participation in the COVAX Facility to ensure equitable access to affordable COVID-19 vaccines.
Team Europe will be contributing an...
The role of MRI in stroke care with Cerebriu Apollo
Timely treatment is essential for the welfare of stroke patients – Cerebriu Apollo can help.
Today’s time to treatment for an acute stroke is too...
Understanding hospital germs and how they stick to surfaces
With the rise of antibiotic resistance, understanding how germs are spread in hospitals is vital if hospital acquired infections are to be reduced.
Researchers at...
Are T cells key to controlling COVID-19 and reducing its severity?
A new study has confirmed that T cells play an important role in the body’s response to COVID-19.
The findings show that a multi-layered, virus-specific...
