New tuberculosis treatment framework launched by WHO
A new framework to improve tuberculosis treatment is being launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) to reduce the burden of the disease.
WHO’s framework...
Symptoms of COVID-19 are associated with poor mental health
A new study from King’s College London found that symptoms of COVID-19 are associated with worse mental health and lower life satisfaction.
The study is...
Understanding stem cell transplant complications
Researchers from MedUni Vienna have identified the cause of organ damage, which is common after a stem cell transplant.
Organ damage is common in as...
Does the Mediterranean diet ward off dementia?
A new study finds that the Mediterranean diet is not linked to a reduced risk of dementia, despite research suggesting otherwise.
In a new study...
Monkeypox spreads widely within specialist hospital isolation rooms
A new study has found that the monkeypox virus can be shed into the surrounding environment by infected people, specifically from infected skin particles...
New malaria vaccination could be deployed by 2023
A new malaria vaccination, developed by the University of Oxford, could be launched in 2023 after trials find it to be 80% effective.
The new...
Researchers design a rapid test for periodontal disease
University of Birmingham researchers are developing a rapid test for periodontal disease and expect the technology to be used in point-of-care settings.
Periodontal disease,...
Signs of dementia can be identified nine years before diagnosis
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have found that signs of dementia can be detected in patients as early as nine years before an...
Lack of social activity linked to anxiety in children during the pandemic
Anxiety in children was higher in those who were not involved in social activities during the pandemic than in those who were, according to...
Can a smartwatch accurately detect atrial fibrillation?
Investigators report on whether a smartwatch can detect atrial fibrillation using electrocardiogram (ECG) technology accurately.
Extended cardiac monitoring in patients using implantable cardiovascular electronic devices...
Genetic analysis could answer vital questions about Legionella bacteria
Routine water sampling and genomic sequencing of Legionella bacteria could identify the source of Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks.
Legionnaires’ disease is a lung infection you can...
A new way to stop postoperative bleeding after heart surgery
Researchers from Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC) have presented a new approach to reducing postoperative bleeding after heart surgery.
Postoperative bleeding is one of the...
Therapeutic games can improve working memory in older adults
A new study by the University of Birmingham has discovered that older adults could improve working memory by playing online therapeutic games.
Working memory is...
Dementia diagnosis is more likely in people taking multiple medications
A dementia diagnosis is more likely in people who are taking three or more medications, according to an international research team.
The study is the...
NHS to deliver world-first national genetic screening service for children
The NHS will introduce a groundbreaking genetic screening service hailed as the start of a “new era of genomic medicine”.
At the first-ever NHS genomics...
Navigating medical cannabis in Europe
Lorna Rothery spoke to Rainer Krüger from the recently formed European Cannabis Association about how the organisation is supporting the development of a stable...
Colorectal cancer screening methods may need rethinking
A study into colorectal cancer screening methods has suggested that colonoscopies may not be as effective as previously thought.
It has previously been assumed by...
Enzyme therapy shows promise for infantile Batten disease
A new study finds potential treatment for infantile Batten disease, a condition that causes dementia and early death in children.
Infantile Batten disease, also known...
Screening programmes for childhood hearing loss need improvement
A new thesis from Karolinska Institutet reports that screening programmes for childhood hearing loss need urgent improvement.
According to the World Health Organization, around 34...
Older bone fracture patients are likely to have poorer general health
According to research from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, older people who suffer a bone fracture are more likely to experience worse general...