New tool could help GPs with fall prevention in elderly patients
Researchers have developed a new tool for doctors to identify high-risk patients and improve fall prevention.
A team of experts from the Nuffield Department of...
Understanding the molecular causes behind early onset Parkinson’s
Researchers have identified the molecular causes of early onset Parkinson’s disease, creating a pathway for new treatments.
The average age of Parkinson’s disease onset is...
Revolutionary X-ray technology reveals long COVID and pulmonary fibrosis link
UCL researchers have co-developed new X-ray technology that identified a link between long COVID damage and pulmonary fibrosis.
A high-energy X-ray technique named Hierarchical Phase-Contrast...
A new treatment for lung cancer has been identified
Researchers have identified a potential new treatment for lung cancer, which could also aid early detection of the disease.
Scientists investigating the mechanics of the...
NHS strike life-saving deal for pembrolizumab
In an exciting announcement, the NHS has revealed it has secured a potentially lifesaving deal for pembrolizumab, a drug tailored to breast cancer.
Pembrolizumab is...
COVID-19 vaccination does not affect nasopharyngeal cancer treatment
The COVID-19 vaccine has been proven not to reduce the efficacy of nasopharyngeal cancer treatment, despite previous concerns.
Drugs that activate the immune system against tumours...
Understanding the neurological effects of postpartum depression
Conditions such as postpartum depression and psychosis can lead to alterations in the neuronal circuits of new mothers, disrupting the mother-child bonding process, according...
Sustainable health system innovation in the medical cold chain
With a portfolio of medical refrigeration devices boasting green credentials, B Medical Systems is providing robust cold chain solutions for sustainable health systems.
Sustainability is...
Early intervention is encouraged for children with spinal muscular atrophy
The “wait and see” approach to treatment in children with expected spinal muscular atrophy puts patients at risk of irreversible symptoms, according to new...
New high blood pressure treatment works on resistant patients
A new drug has been shown to significantly reduce hypertension in patients who do not respond to existing high blood pressure treatment.
According to results...
Anti-cholesterol and diabetes drugs may reduce the risk of eye disease
Regularly taking anti-cholesterol and diabetes drugs may lessen the risk of degenerative eye disease associated with ageing, according to new research.
Findings from a pooled...
Inflammatory bowel disease is a risk factor for premature birth
A University of Gothenburg study shows that inflammatory bowel disease is a risk factor for preterm birth even when in apparent disease remission.
The findings...
Personalised genetic sequencing can help diagnose rare diseases
Tailoring genetic sequencing to individual patients could double the diagnostic rates of rare diseases, according to researchers from University College London.
The UK Department of...
Bivalirudin is the safest treatment for percutaneous coronary intervention
Researchers have found that bivalirudin is a safer and more effective anticoagulant than heparin for treating percutaneous coronary intervention patients.
The researchers found that heart...
Cutting-edge bionic arms are now available on the NHS
The NHS has announced that amputees in England will now be able to access life-changing bionic arms.
Newly available bionic arms will be offered to...
Psychological First Aid training can help healthcare workers’ wellbeing
Northumbria University researchers found that Psychological First Aid training can help healthcare workers in care homes improve their wellbeing.
A new study has found that...
Substance use disorder leads to worse general health outcomes
According to new research, people with a history of hospitalisation due to substance use disorder experience significantly worse outcomes following the onset of a...
Reducing the risk of stomach bleeding after long-term aspirin use
A new study by the University of Nottingham found that the risk of stomach bleeding caused by long-term aspirin use can be reduced with...
Patient’s ammonium levels can now be measured at the point of care
A point-of-care analyser can monitor levels of ammonium in a patient’s blood using a decentralised method that researchers have developed.
Researchers from the Sensors...
One in five patients missed out on a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis during COVID
A new study by Kings College London has found that the number of patients receiving their rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis fell by 20% in the...