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Clinicians call for enhanced mental health support in schools
Clinicians have outlined the importance of advancing mental health support in educational settings, suggesting that coping and social skills training and additional extra-curricular activities...
29 new risk genes discovery provides hope for new acne treatment
New acne genetics research could influence potential new targets for acne treatment and help with the identification of a high risk of severe disease.
Acne...
Cyproterone acetate drug may increase benign brain tumour risk
A UK study has signified that high doses of a commonly used hormonal treatment – cyproterone acetate – may elevate the risk of benign...
Monoclonal antibodies not utilised enough for severe COVID-19 infections
A new US study has revealed that people at the highest risk of severe COVID-19 infection are the least likely to receive the highly...
Does a strep throat infection lead to the development of tics?
A new study has found no link between a strep throat infection and the development of tics in children who have a parent or...
Ovarian cancer treatment significantly enhanced by trametinib medication
New research suggests that a drug used to combat other cancers could be employed as an effective ovarian cancer treatment, mitigating the disease, and...
Is a new insulin patch the future of diabetes treatment?
The development of a new prototype insulin patch may revolutionise the future of treatment for diabetes, providing an alternative approach for administering the life-saving...
People with less memory loss in old age, have better cognitive ability
Does cognitive ability change together, or do they change independently of each other? A team of researchers investigated cognitive development in adulthood.
People usually find...
ESHRE updates guidelines on endometriosis treatment
A new guideline on endometriosis treatment, management and diagnosis has been published by the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).
The document outlines...
EIT Health awards funding for cancer screening and diagnosis innovations
As we draw closer to World Cancer Day on February 4, EIT Health has vowed to financially back technological advancements to enhance cancer screening...
Over €1 million awarded for frontotemporal dementia research
Two industry-leading researchers have been awarded over €1 million to collaborate on frontotemporal dementia research.
The frontotemporal dementia endeavour will involve Dorothee Dormann, a molecular...
Health Europa Quarterly Issue 20
Welcome to Health Europa Quarterly Issue 20, which comprises thought-provoking content that analyses topics such as COVID-19, holistic health, chronic diseases, digital health, gender...
New pain management technique for knee replacement surgery
One in five people experiences ongoing pain after knee replacement surgery. New research has shown a way to reduce the pain, which could save...
Foods high in flavonoids may reduce Parkinson’s disease mortality
New research has identified that foods high in flavonoids may reduce mortality in people with Parkinson's disease, potentially illustrating how dietary changes can enhance...
Food intervention as effective as medication for lowering cholesterol
Research revealed that “food-as-medicine” is a simple, viable solution to lowering cholesterol in many patients unable or unwilling to take statin drugs.
High cholesterol is...
Improving prevention of diabetic foot ulcers
Endocrinologist, Dr Frank Nobels explains why education around diabetic foot, and preventative strategies to mitigate the development of foot ulcers, are integral parts of...
Treatment for dementia improved by seeing the same GP
A UK study suggests that having appointments with the same GP can improve treatment for dementia, a development that may potentially influence how dementia...
Ischemic stroke risk higher in young women than men
A novel investigation has revealed that women age 35 and younger are at an increased risk of suffering an ischemic stroke compared to men...
Enhancing brain health through optimising dementia care and diagnosis
Owen Miller of Alzheimer Europe outlines why improvements in global education, policy and practice are urgently needed to improve dementia care.
With global dementia cases...
Levels of depression and anxiety increased over Christmas in the UK
A new study by the University College London (UCL) found that the prevalence of depression and anxiety rose sharply over December in the UK.
The...