Biomarker technology wins innovation prize
A pioneering blood testing biomarker technology has been recognised as one of the health innovations of the year by the Health Awards 2018.
The new...
EU proposes closer co-operation on health technology
The European Commission has announced a proposal to reinforce co-operation between member states on the assessment of health technology.
The proposal for a regulation on...
EORTC announces collaboration to advance precision medicine
Foundation Medicine and the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) announce a collaboration to advance precision medicine using comprehensive genomic profiling...
The hidden secrets of hepatitis C
A group effort between physicists, biologists and engineers has led to a novel method to analyse a key protein in hepatitis C virus. Collaborators...
Exploring endocrinology
Health Europa explores the causes of endocrine disorders and the work the European Society of Endocrinology is doing to improve treatment.
Endocrinology is the medical term...
Can we end paralysis?
Corinne Jeanmaire, of the endParalysis foundation, says a cure for spinal cord injury is possible, but it will take time, resources and a smart...
Discoveries in paediatrics
Health Europa Quarterly discusses some of the research discoveries showcased at the Excellence in Paediatrics conference.
The ninth Excellence in Paediatrics (EIP) conference was held...
Does depression shorten survival rate for head and neck cancer?
A new study has found that people with depressive symptoms who suffer from head and neck cancer have a poorer overall survival rate.
Depression affects...
Commonly used agent found that could help fight against malaria
A study by a robot scientist called ‘Eve’ at the University of Cambridge, UK, has revealed that an antibacterial and anti-fungal agent found in...
Is the Paleolithic diet key to preventing risk of cardiovascular disease?
A study from Umeå University, Sweden, has revealed that a Paleolithic diet can help manage weight loss in the long term, as well as...
Testing entire population for ovarian cancer would be cost-effective
New research led by Queen Mary University of London, UK, reveals that screening the whole population for ovarian and breast cancer would be cost...
Attacking this major gene could prevent Alzheimer’s
The ApoE4 gene has been recognised as a major risk factor for Alzheimer’s; now, a new study has shown that targeting this gene would...
How might maths be used to fight cancer?
A study from the University of Waterloo, Canada, has found that using applied mathematics can be a useful tool to help predict the evolution...
‘Western diet’ makes body’s defences more aggressive
Research from the University of Bonn, Germany, has found that high fat and sugar diets can make the immune system react like it’s fighting...
Component of turmeric may help Alzheimer’s drug testing
New research from the Salk Institute in California, US, has found key components within the popular curry spice turmeric which may be a vital...
Hormone replacement therapy may stop depression during menopause
A new study suggests that using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help manage the depressive symptoms that exist in women going through the menopause.
The...
Prepare yourself with the citizenAID™ app
In the aftermath of a terror attack, swift action by the public can save lives. citizenAID™’s Timothy J Hodgetts tells Health Europa Quarterly how.
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US-based health group investment to benefit Europe
US-based digital health group StartUp Health has received a €16m investment to help improve health innovation hubs throughout Europe.
StartUp Health supports digital health companies...
Flu-like virus being used to fight incurable brain cancer
UK scientists are optimistic that using a common flu-like virus is the next best treatment to help tackle incurable brain cancer.
According to recent studies,...
Towards legalisation
As more and more countries legalise the use of cannabis for medical purposes, Health Europa Quarterly highlights recent research into its possible therapeutic benefits.
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