Brain stimulation demonstrates potential as a long COVID treatment
A research team may have identified an effective long COVID treatment, finding that brain stimulation may remedy the cognitive deficits caused by the condition.
Symptoms...
Computer model predicts low risk of catching COVID-19 on underground
Scientists have developed an innovative computer model that has revealed people travelling on the London underground and other similar rail systems may be at...
Preventing pandemics saves more money than spent combatting infectious diseases
Study provides a blueprint for controlling emerging infectious diseases and future pandemics by preventing “spillover” of diseases from animals into humans.
Researchers from Harvard T.H....
Monoclonal antibodies not utilised enough for severe COVID-19 infections
A new US study has revealed that people at the highest risk of severe COVID-19 infection are the least likely to receive the highly...
VB variant of HIV found to be highly virulent and dangerous
A team of UK researchers has discovered that the VB variant of HIV may be more virulent and damaging than other strains of the...
Interactive video enhances hand hygiene and reduces HAIs
New research has suggested that implementing interactive video content may boost good hand hygiene practices, helping to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HIAs).
The Thomas Jefferson University...
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy linked to childhood trauma
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy may be linked to childhood trauma such as neglect, domestic violence, or substance misuse in the family home.
Vaccine hesitancy was three...
Sanitation’s role in reducing the spread of AMR
Professor David Graham of Newcastle University explains the vital role of sanitation in reducing the spread of AMR.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is mainly caused by...
Sepsis and healthcare-associated infections
The Global Sepsis Alliance reflects on the progress made in tackling sepsis and the hurdles that remain in relation to healthcare-associated infections.
The term sepsis...
How does treating COVID with antibiotics compare to standard treatment?
A new study conducted in an Egyptian hospital showed that treating COVID patients with antibiotics resulted in similar recovery times as patients who were...
New intranasal influenza vaccine demonstrates excellent performance
A study suggests that a newly developed intranasal influenza vaccine provides robust protection against multiple influenza virus strains.
Designed by researchers at the Institute for...
The new Covid testing lab that fits inside a backpack
UK scientists have developed an innovative Covid testing lab that fits inside a backpack, a significant development for mobile diagnostics.
Researchers from the Queen Mary...
New Covid blood test forecasts infection severity
A newly developed Covid blood test expertly identifies if a person is infected with COVID-19 and how severely their immune system will react to...
Mixing Covid vaccines is safe and effective, study suggests
US research has signified that Mixing Covid vaccines – having separate doses of two different Covid vaccinations – is both safe and effective.
The study,...
New study suggests two paths to robust Covid immunity
New laboratory research from Oregon Health & Science University revealed more than one path toward robust Covid immunity.
A new study has found two forms...
Omicron Variant potentially originated from mice
Research has found that the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 may have started in mice, providing new insights into how the strain of COVID-19 became...
Researchers develop an improved rapid Covid test
Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) and the University of Basel have developed a new rapid Covid test. Its novel functional principle promises...
Over 30% of residents in English care homes caught COVID-19
A new study has revealed the landscape of infection from COVID-19 in care homes in England, finding that over a third of residents caught...
Revolutionising wound healing with innovative wound care technology
Colzyx’s innovative wound care technology restricts microbial growth whilst simultaneously promoting wound healing.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health concern, resulting in 33,000...
Everything you need to know about chronic wounds
Digital editor, Monet Bailey, examines the burden of chronic wounds on quality of life and the latest innovations in wound care treatment.
A chronic wound...
