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Dealing with dehydration in older adults
Professor Angela Kydd, Clinical Professor in Nursing at Robert Gordon University and NHS Grampian, discusses the impact of dehydration in older adults.
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Health Europa Quarterly Issue 19
Welcome to Health Europa Quarterly Issue 19, which comprehensively investigates the current health landscape, from combatting COVID-19 and tackling healthcare inequalities to women’s health...
Fluvoxamine medication lowers risk of hospitalisation from COVID-19
In the largest randomised clinical trial to date, researchers have demonstrated that the drug fluvoxamine is proficient at reducing the risk of prolonged hospitalisation...
Innovative glaucoma test powered by Artificial Intelligence
Australian scientists have unveiled the development of a groundbreaking glaucoma test that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide accurate results in mere seconds.
The innovative...
Why sepsis awareness matters in the fight to save lives
With early diagnosis being vital in the treatment of sepsis, Sepsis Alliance shares how they are working to raise awareness of the condition’s associated...
Drug enhances bone marrow transplant outcomes for leukaemia patients
Experts have identified a drug that reduces the risk of leukaemia recurring when administered in combination with a bone marrow transplant.
A team of researchers...
Research reveals exciting new treatment for inflammatory arthritis
A Canadian study has potentially identified a new and effective therapy for combatting a particularly severe form of inflammatory arthritis.
Researchers from the Schroeder Arthritis...
Exploring the impacts of menopause on women’s bone health
Dr Louise Newson, GP and menopause expert explains how hormonal changes around the menopause can have a direct impact on bone health.
Understanding potential risk...
Innovative new glaucoma treatment could help millions worldwide
Findings from a Northwestern Medicine study have potentially produced an effective glaucoma treatment – a significant advancement in combatting the condition.
The Northwestern University Fienberg...
BRCA2 gene investigation may help to design targeted cancer treatment
Danish researchers have potentially made a groundbreaking advancement in developing an effective targeted therapy for cancer, identifying the pivotal role that the BRCA2 gene...
Statin drugs discovered to lower deaths from COVID-19
A novel investigation has elucidated that commonly used statin drugs potentially reduce the risk of death from COVID-19.
The research, conducted by experts from the...
Transforming mental health assessment with Artificial Intelligence
A pioneering study has revealed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can achieve a high-quality mental health assessment, potentially enhancing the future of diagnostics for mental...
Investigating the relationship between COVID-19 and chronic inflammation
Jesmond Dalli, Professor of Molecular Pharmacology, Sir Henry Dale Fellow and Lipid Mediator Unit Director, discusses new insights into the processes that contribute to...
Bumetanide diuretic pill shows potential as Alzheimer’s disease treatment
The widely available bumetanide diuretic pill has emerged as a potentially effective medication for treating Alzheimer's disease.
A novel study funded by the National Institute...
Understanding pregnancy-associated osteoporosis
Dr Sarah Hardcastle, Consultant Rheumatologist at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, spoke to Health Europa about pregnancy-associated osteoporosis.
When we think of osteoporosis, we...
Deep brain stimulation transforms Parkinson’s disease treatment
Research emerging from the US has devised a new method for refining the precision of deep brain stimulation, a treatment that may potentially transform...
Half the planet lacks basic medical diagnostics for common diseases
A new study has alarmingly indicated that nearly half of the world is deprived of basic medical diagnostics for common diseases, placing billions of...
Substantial funding awarded to enhance Lou Gehrig’s disease research
The University of Michigan School of Public Health has received a sizeable $3.6m of funding to conduct groundbreaking research into Lou Gehrig's disease.
The investment,...
Prioritising preventative treatments for postmenopausal osteoporosis
Michael Smith, Managing Director of MyBones, discusses how Low-intensity Vibration could prevent the development of osteoporosis.
Treating postmenopausal women with Low-intensity Vibration (LiV) could strengthen...
COVID-19 negatively impacts physical activity levels for older adults
Luke Price, Senior Programme Manager at the Centre for Ageing Better, spoke to Health Europa about the physical activity levels for older adults during...