Public health services are preferred over private across Europe
Despite many countries introducing privatised healthcare in recent years, research suggests the most satisfied patients reside in countries with public health services.
Recently, there has...
Is rTMS treatment effective for treatment-resistant depression?
A new study discovers that rTMS treatment can be effective for treatment-resistant depression in older adults.
Research by Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging...
NHS expands eligibility for at-home bowel cancer test kits
In a new announcement, the NHS confirms that at-home bowel cancer test kits will be rolled out to 58-year-olds in England.
At-home bowel cancer test...
Research finds living donors superior for paediatric kidney transplant
A new study from UC Davis Health suggests that paediatric kidney transplant patients will experience better long-term outcomes when the organ is received from...
Extraordinary preclinical outcomes for stroke treatment
Newly published scientific studies have ignited renewed hope for a dramatic breakthrough in stroke treatment for patients.
An injectable compound that is currently in a...
A new peptide nasal spray can reduce the risk of seizures
Scientists have developed a new peptide nasal spray that can help prevent seizures and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and epilepsy. The A1R-CT peptide...
New mRNA cancer vaccine eliminates tumours
A new mRNA-based cancer vaccine shows potential in eliminating tumours and preventing recurrence in mice.
Cancer vaccines are a controversial topic with plenty of research...
New method reduces pain after knee replacement surgery
A new study finds that infusing morphine into shin bone could reduce pain after knee replacement surgery.
A recent study by Houston Methodist researchers found...
What are the benefits of CBD oil?
Learn everything you need to know about the benefits of CBD oil, including pain relief, sleep support and skincare.
CBD oil is known to offer...
Is a smartphone ECG device the future of healthcare?
In the new draft guidance, NICE has recommended KardiaMobile 6L, a smartphone ECG device for people taking antipsychotic medication.
People taking antipsychotic medication often require...
Monkeypox variants assigned new names by WHO
A new system for naming variants of the monkeypox virus has been decided after a group of experts were convened by the World Health...
Fluence and REMY LED lighting collaboration flourishes at leading Israeli cannabis farms
Fluence and REMY energy-efficient LED lighting collaboration revolutionises Israel's cannabis farms.
Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (Fluence), a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for...
Bowel cancer checks hit a record-high following Dame Deborah’s campaign
The NHS has confirmed record numbers of people attending bowel cancer checks following the awareness campaign by Dame Deborah James.
Dame Deborah James campaigned for...
Can vitamin D tablets alleviate depressive symptoms?
An extensive meta-analysis suggests that vitamin D tablets may reduce depressive symptoms in adults with depression.
Vitamin D has been hailed for its many benefits....
Betadine and silver colloidal gel can eliminate wound infection-causing bacteria
New research suggests a combination of betadine and silver colloidal gel could eliminate bacteria associated with wound infection.
A recent study published in the American...
NHS plans measures to tackle the winter season
The NHS outlines extensive measures to combat pressures from COVID and flu in the winter season.
The NHS has announced that health chiefs will outline...
Smart contact lenses potentially detect cancer biomarkers
Scientists have developed contact lenses that can capture and detect exosomes, which could be cancer biomarkers.
The Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) has developed...
New AI algorithm could cure epileptic seizures
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm that detects brain abnormalities could help cure epileptic seizures.
University College London researchers have developed an AI algorithm as part...
Scaling up at-home and remote digital care
Dr Vishal Shah, GP and Chief Medical Officer at digital health company, Thriva draws on the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and opportunities...
New innovations allow more efficient screening for laryngeal cancer patients
A team of Lithuanian software developers from the Kaunus University of Technology (KTU) have worked alongside medics to develop new technology which could identify...