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Questions raised about accuracy of autism screening
The first large-scale, real-world study of universal screening for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in toddlers has raised questions over its accuracy.
Researchers at Children's Hospital...
New method of diagnosing UTIs and kidney diseases
In addition to their new at home UTI testing kits, Health.io have created a new smartphone-based testing method to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment...
Introducing the Hollmén Lab and cancer immunological research
Delve into the world of immunosuppressive cells, molecules and pathways, as the Hollmén Lab prove an insight into their cancer immunological research.
The Hollmén Lab...
European Commission to launch knowledge-sharing platform for rare diseases
To support better diagnosis and treatment, the European Commission is launching a new online knowledge-sharing platform for more than 30 million Europeans living with...
Let’s delve into the world of rare diseases and the healthcare ecosystem
Today marks Rare Disease Day and it’s time Europe’s healthcare ecosystem adapts to embrace the potential of gene therapy for rare diseases.
28 February 2019...
Advanced cancer diagnostic facilities to be designed by AFL Architects
AFL Architects is set to embark on an ambitious programme of healthcare development, designing advanced cancer diagnostic facilities across the UK.
AFL was awarded the...
Did you know: many patients aren’t aware of all the hip surgery options?
Surgeon highlights how most patients that require hip surgery are not aware of all the options that are available to them.
According to Simon Mellor,...
The power of ultrasound: detecting vascular disease symptoms
Researchers have found that by conducting ultrasound before a patient develops symptoms could improve early detection of diseases in blood vessels, such as identifying...
Cardiovascular disease related to Type 2 diabetes can be vastly reduced
Thoroughly constructed treatment and abstaining from cigarette consumption can greatly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease that results from Type 2 diabetes.
According to a...
Could screening open up more treatment options for cancer patients?
New findings from Public Health England (PHE) suggests that the way cancer patients are diagnosed may affect their treatment options.
The data explains how cancer patients...
The MPS Society: supporting those with mucopolysaccharidoses
Being diagnosed and living with mucopolysaccharidoses is life changing. The Austrian MPS Society, MPS Austria, is an organisation which supports families and their individuals...
How artificial intelligence is vital in improving cancer care
Following UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s speech regarding artificial intelligence’s (AI) potential of saving thousands of lives by improving cancer care, experts have weighed...
Key areas of research in the diagnosis and treatment of MPS diseases
Professor Dr François Eyskens of PCMA vzw discusses early diagnosis of MPS diseases by creating awareness and using a tandem mass spectrometry screening method.
MPS...
Diagnosing mucopolysaccharidoses diseases in young people
This booklet was written by Professor Dr Francois Eyskens of the PCMA vzw, the metabolic laboratory, and the Center of Inherited Metabolic Diseases at...
Asthma and issues
Researchers at the University Hospital Basel discuss developments in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and allergies
Asthma is defined as a chronic inflammatory disease...