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...
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...
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In the new draft guidance, NICE has recommended KardiaMobile 6L, a smartphone ECG device for people taking antipsychotic medication.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...
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...
WHO: Women in health and care industries earn 24% less than men
New research confirms that women in health and care sectors are paid 24% less than their male counterparts.
A comprehensive global analysis by the World...
Researchers identify a cause of preterm labour
Researchers have identified a cause of preterm labour, opening new possibilities for future innovative treatments.
Preterm labour is the single biggest cause of neonatal mortality...
Mental health and headaches in children worsened during the pandemic
A new study has found that mental health and headaches in children progressively worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Researchers from the Children’s National Hospital have...
Digital support mobile tool helps reduce alcohol consumption
Linköping University has designed a digital support tool to help individuals reduce their alcohol consumption.
A new study by researchers at Linköping University has found...
Study finds low-calorie sweetener that improves gut health
American Chemical Society has discovered a low-calorie sweetener that can help improve gut health.
It is well-known that sweeteners and sugars can lead to health...
Measuring blood pressure in both arms reduces hypertension
A new study finds that measuring blood pressure in both arms can reduce cardiovascular risk and hypertension.
Research by the University of Exeter analysed data...
Queen’s University Belfast awarded funding for breast cancer treatment research
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have received funding from Breast Cancer Now to discover new breast cancer treatments.
This new research is inspired by the...
Could acupuncture help people with prediabetes?
A new study by Edith Cowan University has discovered that acupuncture could be useful for people with prediabetes.
Prediabetes means that your blood sugars are...
NHS must fully utilise smart IV pumps to eliminate medication errors
A study at The University of Manchester recommends that smart intravenous (IV) infusion pumps need to be widely implemented in NHS hospitals to mitigate...
University of Oxford pioneer air-powered prosthetic hand
A research team at the University of Oxford has developed groundbreaking prosthetic hand technology powered by the user’s breathing.
The cutting-edge air-powered prosthetic hand represents...
Scientists to rewrite DNA to cure inherited heart muscle conditions
Researchers have developed an injectable cure for inherited heart muscle conditions that can kill young people.
An international team of researchers were recently announced as...
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer increases cardiovascular mortality risk
New research indicates that hormone therapy for prostate cancer can increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
In a population study involving more than...
A new study aims to drive improvements in neonatal care
MedUni Vienna researchers have critically analysed current neonatal care intending to improve standards.
One in two premature babies receive a transfusion of red blood cells...
Digitalising hip and knee replacement surgery questionnaires
New research finds that moving patient questionnaires about hip and knee replacements to a digital system could save hours of data collection time.
New research...
16 million repeat prescriptions were ordered on the NHS app
New figures from NHS Digital confirm that 16 million repeat prescriptions were ordered on the NHS App last year.
The NHS App has recorded over...
64% of UK school meals contain ultra-processed food
Evidence from an Imperial College London study suggests that 64% of school meals in the UK contain ultra-processed food, putting children at risk of...
