A new blood test to improve epilepsy diagnosis
Researchers have found that levels of immune proteins in the blood are higher before and after an epileptic seizure, a discovery which may facilitate...
Delaying treatment for prostate cancer does affect survival rates
According to a new study from the universities of Bristol and Oxford, delaying treatment for prostate cancer does not increase the risk of mortality.
The...
New AI method for diagnosing prostate cancer begins trial in Oxford
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) software that helps with diagnosing prostate cancer is being trialled by researchers at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust.
Researchers...
Ozone pollution is increasing the risk of heart disease
New research has found that exceeding the World Health Organization's (WHO) ozone pollution limit can significantly increase the risk of hospitalisation for cardiac disease.
A...
Revolutionising disease diagnosis with a new ultrasound method
The University of Sheffield has developed a new ultrasound method that could help diagnose abnormal tissue, scarring and cancer.
A new ultrasound method that can...
Understanding the reasons behind low medical cannabis prescription rates
New research has offered insight into the factors driving the low medical cannabis prescription rates in the UK and the polarisation of attitudes among...
New bone cancer treatment could save children’s lives
Researchers at the University of East Anglia and The University of Sheffield have developed a new bone cancer treatment for children.
Currently, bone cancer treatment...
Millions of patients to benefit from enhanced community healthcare teams
More people will benefit from quicker care at home following new investment into NHS community healthcare teams.
Almost a quarter of a million people (226,895)...
CRP proteins can reduce immune responses in inflammatory disease
Researchers from Linköping University have found that the C-reactive protein known as CRP can improve function in inflammatory disease.
CRP blood tests are routinely used...
Paving the way for drug discovery using brain tumour finding
New brain tumour findings could lead to a new type of drug-containing nanoparticle that starves the tumour of energy.
Scientists from the University of Nottingham...
The natural peptide that could reverse obesity-related diseases
Researchers from the University of Birmingham have found that a peptide called PEPITEM could revolutionise the treatment of obesity-related diseases.
Using an animal obesity model,...
Pregnant women facing prescription medication inequalities
A new study finds unwillingness to prescribe recommended medications is putting the health and lives of pregnant women at risk.
New research involving investigators at the...
Gender inequality in the treatment of peripheral artery disease
According to new research published by the European Society of Cardiology, peripheral artery disease is underdiagnosed and mistreated in women.
According to the review, the...
NICE recommends semaglutide in specialist NHS services
Thousands of people will gain access to semaglutide, a weight-loss drug, as part of their treatment in an NHS specialist weight management service.
Semaglutide can...
Researchers have developed a revolutionary new bone cancer treatment
Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a new, non-invasive bone cancer treatment that is effective against all primary forms of...
Meet the women at the forefront of digital oncology
Creation Healthcare has marked this year's International Women’s Day (IWD) by highlighting five women leading the way in digital oncology.
The theme of this year's...
Improving health literacy in mitigating COVID
Mariano Votta, responsible for EU Affairs at Cittadinanzattiva & Director at Active Citizenship Network discusses the important role of health literacy during COVID-19.
Evidence collected...
Towards the legalisation of medical cannabis in France
Following the launch of a medical cannabis trial to examine how the drug could be prescribed and dispensed legally, Lorna Rothery spoke to Benjamin-Alexandre...
Understanding how T cells fight chronic infections
Researchers from the University of Basel have discovered how immune cells can fight chronic infections over long periods of time.
When the body is subjected...
How psychedelic treatment can revolutionise mental health treatment
In this article, Health Europa delves into the world of psychedelic treatments and how they are transforming care for mental health conditions.
Psychedelic treatment is...