EU regulation does not consider environmental emissions of pharmaceuticals
New research reveals that EU regulation is not currently considering the environmental emissions of pharmaceuticals in global manufacturing supply chains.
The EU regulation that covers...
A new biomarker can measure CAR-T cell therapy response
Researchers have discovered a potent biomarker for clinical responses to CAR-T cell therapy that could improve lymphoma treatment.
The findings from MedUni Vienna could provide...
Acknowledging animal health within the EU’s new Global Health Strategy
Roxane Feller, Secretary General of Animalhealth Europe, outlines why Europe must recognise that human health and animal health share more than just antibiotics.
As the...
Improving access to antimicrobial diagnostics
We discuss access and barriers to antimicrobial diagnostics with researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a natural...
Transplanted hair follicles mend skin scars in a new study
A new study by Imperial College London has found that skin scars could be mended by hair follicle transplants.
In three volunteers, skin scars began...
Older designs for knee replacements are as effective as new models
Older designs for knee replacements are equally as effective as newer models, according to new research from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and...
Understanding the neuronal identity behind Weiss-Kruszka syndrome
Researchers from the Austrian Academy of Sciences and the University of Southern California have uncovered the molecular mechanism behind Weiss-Kruszka syndrome.
Weiss-Kruszka syndrome is a...
Why travelling away from home leads to better health
A new study finds that people who travel more outside of their local area feel they have better health than those who stay close...
COVID-19 infection and vaccination provide protection against omicron BA.5
A study from the University of Lisbon has shown that vaccination and previous COVID-19 infection grants protection against omicron BA.5.
The study was led by...
New link to outdoor air pollutants and asthma attacks in children
An NIH study reveals two outdoor air pollutants are associated with non-viral asthma attacks in children and adolescents.
The National Institute of Allergy and...
CBD brings new hope for bone marrow transplant patients with GvHD
Following promising clinical trials, Dr Sari Prutchi Sagiv outlines the potential of Talent Biotechs’ cannabidiol (CBD) based therapies to transform the lives of bone...
The value of investing in Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products
Professor Giorgio Alleva, Former President of the Italian National Institute of Statistics, discusses the policy dialogue surrounding patient access to Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products...
A new cure for dystonia is under development
A research team in Korea have made significant steps towards finding a cure for dystonia, offering hope to thousands of musicians.
Musicians’ dystonia affects 1-3%...
Urgent need for revised chronic hepatitis B guidelines in Africa
A team of international researchers are calling for revised guides to help improve access to chronic hepatitis B treatment in Africa.
Hepatitis B is a...
Personalising brachytherapy for better results against cervical cancer
A study from MedUni Vienna and Vienna General Hospital has demonstrated the benefits of a targeted approach in brachytherapy to treat cervical cancer.
Researchers from...
Navigating menopause and young-onset dementia
Given that around 70,800 people in the UK are living with young-onset dementia, we spoke to Consultant Admiral Nurse Jules Knight about the challenges...
NHS Digital launch online community for healthcare software professionals
The new developer community will provide quick and easy access to important information and tools for healthcare software professionals.
NHS Digital has created an online...
Perseverant bacteria are weakening antibiotic treatment
Bacterial perseverance is a new phenomenon that could help explain how bacteria are able to adapt to survive antibiotic treatment.
A team of researchers from...
UCL team gain access to the most powerful supercomputer for drug discovery
A UCL-led team of researchers are using the world’s first exascale supercomputer to identify a shortlist of potential new drugs for diseases.
The supercomputer called...
Understanding how exercise affects insulin production
Findings from an investigation into insulin production in fruit flies may provide answers on the hormone’s role in the human body.
Insulin is an essential...