Scientists create a vaccine basis for a common pollen allergy
New research could mean scientists are getting closer to a vaccine for mugwort, a common pollen allergy.
A research team at MedUni Vienna has discovered...
New targeted treatment for early-stage breast cancer available on NHS
Provisional approval by NICE could see a step-change in treatment for early-stage breast cancer following surgery.
The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE)...
NHS treats first sickle cell disease patients with new drug
One of the first sickle cell disease patients has received a life-changing drug called crizanlizumab, the first new treatment for the disease in over...
NICE recommend new treatment to support kidney transplant
A new treatment recommended by NICE increases the chance of a successful kidney transplant and could revolutionise future surgeries.
In the new final draft guidance,...
The cost of brand-name epilepsy drugs has risen by 277%
New research finds that the costs of brand-name epilepsy drugs have rapidly increased by 277% from 2010 to 2018.
Epilepsy is a common condition affecting...
Scientists develop a revolutionary single injection treatment for HIV
A unique single treatment for HIV could transform the future of caring for HIV infections, potentially leading to innovative therapies.
New research from Tel Aviv...
Scientists achieve male contraceptive pill breakthrough
An effective male contraceptive pill could soon be on the horizon, with a new study demonstrating that two experimental drugs were well-tolerated in men,...
Life-changing therapy for short bowel syndrome recommended by NICE
NICE recommends a potentially life-changing treatment for short bowel syndrome, a chronic condition affecting nutrient absorption.
Short bowel syndrome causes the body to not absorb...
Tacking drug-resistant tuberculosis bacteria with new antibiotics
Researchers have discovered new antibiotics that have the potential to tackle drug-resistant tuberculosis bacteria.
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs, causing...
Alzheimer’s disease: is plasticity science’s big breakthrough?
NervGen is developing a novel drug candidate that could revolutionise treatment for conditions associated with central nervous system damage, including Alzheimer’s disease.
It promises to...
Gel-based drug-delivery system makes tablets a thing of the past
Scientists have developed an innovative drug-delivery system that administers medications through gels. The new system provides an alternative method for ingesting treatments for patients...
New immunotherapy for a rare form of triple-negative breast cancer
A new recommendation from NICE could revolutionise treatment for a rare form of triple-negative breast cancer.
Around 100 people per year with triple-negative breast cancer...
Thousands of people with visual impairment could benefit from new treatment
NICE recommends faricimab as a treatment option for adults with vision impairment resulting from wet age-related macular degeneration or diabetic macular oedema.
In the final...
Drug treatment for uveal melanoma shows exciting results
Effective drug treatment for a rare type of eye cancer known as uveal melanoma (UM) may soon be on the horizon, thanks to a...
UK scientists discover an effective new spinal cord injury treatment
A group of UK-based researchers at the University of Birmingham have potentially identified a powerful new spinal cord injury treatment, discovering that an existing...
Can antibiotics before a caesarean birth affect the baby?
Researchers explore whether antibiotics before a caesarean birth can increase the risk of early childhood conditions such as asthma.
Caesarean birth is common, with a...
Statin medications prevent heart attacks, strokes, and now depression?
Statin medications that have been used by millions around the world for decades to reduce cholesterol may elicit previously unknown mental health benefits, with...
World’s first drug treatment for cataracts could be available soon
The first ever drug treatment for cataracts could be on the market imminently, with a team of international scientists at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)...
Life-saving arthritis drugs can treat Covid patients
The NHS is repurposing a cutting-edge arthritis drug to treat the most seriously ill Covid patients in the hospital.
The RECOVERY trial carried out through the...
Sodium selenate drug may provide a new treatment for dementia
Research pioneered at Monash University has potentially discovered an effective new treatment for dementia, specifically for a rare form of the disease called behavioural...
