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New MRI machine technique could improve diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
A new MRI machine technique has been used as part of a research project that could lead to a quicker assessment of disease activity...
Cutting-edge technique effectively repairs peripheral nerve damage
A collaborative endeavour between Irish researchers and their international partners has devised an innovative method for remedying peripheral nerve damage.
The team that comprises experts...
Could a concussion diagnosis be monitored through urine samples?
A concussion diagnosis is hard to define with injuries not appearing on routine brain scans and no definitive diagnostic test available. It is usually...
The growing landscape of lifestyle medicine in Europe
Dr Alicja Baska, Executive Director and co-founder of the Polish Society of Lifestyle Medicine, provides an introduction to lifestyle medicine in Europe.
The last few...
Connecting care for cardiovascular diseases
HEQ speaks to Ed Harding, Strategic Adviser to The Heart Failure Policy Network about the organisation’s efforts to bridge the gaps in heart failure...
New blood cancer gene defect can be treated with existing drugs
A blood cancer gene defect could be treated with drugs already available for cancers with similar defective genes, scientists at Queen’s University Belfast and...
Long-term use of blood pressure drugs may cause kidney damage
New kidney research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has raised concerns that long-term use of heart failure and blood pressure drugs...
Enhancing cancer patient lives through cancer treatment optimisation
Denis Lacombe, CEO of the EORTC, explores the challenges facing cancer research, and how the organisation is working to optimise cancer treatment.
Cancer is the...
Loneliness linked to inflammatory markers in men
Living alone for several years and/or experiencing serial relationship break-ups are strongly linked to rising levels of inflammatory markers in the blood in only...
Meta-analysis reveals cardiovascular benefits of breastfeeding
An insightful new meta-analysis has indicated a range of cardiovascular benefits of breastfeeding, potentially safeguarding new mothers from various health conditions.
The novel research discovered...
Exploring the growing burden of liver disease
With one in five people at risk of developing liver disease, Dr Michael Lutz discusses what can be done to tackle this growing threat.
According...
Combatting chronic skin conditions with nutritional therapy
Nutritional therapist, Tamla Anderson, explains how a holistic approach to wellbeing can mitigate symptoms of chronic skin conditions like eczema.
Our skin is often an...
Cognitive decline from cardiovascular conditions more severe in women
Groundbreaking research suggests that cognitive decline caused by a range of cardiovascular conditions may be worse in women than men.
The study, pioneered by experts...
Using vitamin D tablets does not affect incidence of chronic diseases
A trial by the University of Eastern Finland found that taking a high dose of vitamin D tablets for five years did not affect...
The Gutenberg Gait Database: largest collection of gait analysis published
A team of experts have published the Gutenberg Gait Database, the most extensive gait analysis ever recorded that aims to enhance diagnostics for gait-related...
One baby born breathing air pollution every two minutes
According to new research by Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation, every two minutes in the UK, a baby is born in an...
New understanding of proteins could help delay adult blindness
Scientists have made a breakthrough in determining the cause of the most common type of blindness in adults.
A team of researchers, led by the...
Mitigating the impacts of atrial fibrillation on health services and patients
Dirk Ghadamgahi, MD, Head of Medical Affairs Europe, Middle East and Africa at Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices, outlines how improved access to treatment...
Phenylketonuria (PKU) drug now available to patients in England
The NHS has agreed to a deal to secure a drug for Phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare, deliberating disorder for patients of all ages for...
Does HIIT improve liver health?
New research led by Western Sydney University suggested that aerobic exercise interventions incorporating either high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) are...