Hypotrichosis simplex: Researchers uncover new hair loss genes
Hypotrichosis simplex leads to gradual hair loss in childhood and researchers have deciphered new hair loss genes responsible for this rare form of hair...
Find out how cigarette smoking causes lung cell exhaustion leading to TB
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin unveiled how lung cell exhaustion caused by cigarette smoking affects their power to battle diseases such as TB.
Cigarette smoking...
Nanobots in medicine: the key to fighting chronic diseases with nanomedicine
The emerging technology of nanobots in medicine offers better chances of exploiting nanomedicine to fight chronic diseases such as cancer.
Nanomedicine is a domain of...
Dementia in Europe: a public health priority?
Following the European Commission’s decision to disband the Expert Group on Dementia, we speak to Alzheimer Europe to hear their case for a co-ordinated...
Are Mycoplasma bacteria sneaking past our line of defence?
New research reveals that Mycoplasma bacteria make DNA in a unique way that may protect them from our immune response.
Researchers from Stockholm University, Sweden,...
Mucopolysaccharide storage diseases and puberty and adolescence
The Medical University of Vienna’s Susanne Gerit Kircher reflects on the medical progress that has allowed people affected by mucopolysaccharide storage diseases to start...
Novel antibacterial compounds created to battle antibiotic resistance development
Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland have created novel antibacterial compounds to combat antibiotic resistance development.
Focusing on the role of LsrK kinase, the...
Tanycytes: the cells that control body weight and energy balance
New €10m grant funded by the European Research Council set to fund research project delving more into the knowledge regarding tanycytes.
Having been awarded with...
The Fool’s Tower: Europe’s oldest accommodation for mental patients
Health Europa explores with those involved in managing and expanding the then-hospital for mental patients, Vienna’s Narrenturm (Fool’s Tower).
In September, Health Europa travelled to...
Sleep and pain relief on demand, from Sana Health
Sana Health introduces its neuromodulation device, which is easing pain, improving sleep, and could save many lives.
IN 1992, the founder of Sana Health, Richard...
New therapeutic opportunities discovered from melanoma initiation
A vital vulnerability of melanoma initiation has been uncovered by researchers, finding that specific RNA boosts protein synthesis in different cellular compartments.
Researchers from VIB-KU...
In focus: rheumatoid arthritis medication and treatments
What do we know about rheumatoid arthritis medication? What are the recommended first-line treatment for this debilitating disease? Read more as Health Europa investigates.
Rheumatoid arthritis...
The Swiss perspective on mucopolysaccharide disease
Dr Fredi Wiesbauer, vice president of the Swiss Mucopolysaccharide disease (MPS) Society met with Health Europa and explored the Swiss experience of hosting such...
What do you know about Zellweger spectrum disorders?
Zellweger UK explains how the charity is working to support research into Zellweger spectrum disorders.
The Zellweger Spectrum Disorders (ZSD) comprise a group of genetic...
New wireless device can assist patients with breast cancer recovery
Studies of a new wireless device has demonstrated early warning of the potential failure of breast reconstruction surgery, assisting patients with breast cancer recovery.
Funded...
The key steps to effective pressure ulcer prevention
Claire James, director of pressure ulcer prevention campaigns Your Turn and React to Red Skin, reflects on UK efforts to reduce burden of pressure...
Air pollution and abnormal foetal development
Recent research suggests that particles from air pollution could cause abnormal foetal development.
Air pollution has long been linked to abnormal foetal development, but new...
Can herpes viruses cause Alzheimer’s?
New research shows evidence of the fundamental link between herpes viruses and Alzheimer's, igniting possibilities for further research and treatment.
The review available in Frontiers...
Expectations vs reality: Norgine data highlights importance of bowel preparation for colonoscopy
New findings demonstrate that the clinical reality of the liquid volume required for bowel preparation for colonoscopy is greatly underestimated.
At United European Gastroenterology (UEG)...
Can the symptoms of Crohn’s disease be improved by cannabis oil?
Studies show that cannabis oil can significantly improve symptoms of Crohn's disease despite having no effect on gut inflammation.
Being the first of its kind,...
