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CRP rapid testing for suspected COVID-19 could slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance
Dr Carl Llor reviews recent evidence that C-reactive protein (CRP) rapid testing can be used as a prognostic marker in COVID-19 and contribute to...
Risk of type 2 diabetes reduced by excellent heart health
A novel study has indicated that middle-aged adults with good heart health are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes in their lifetime, a...
SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant causes twice the hospitalisations of Alpha
A novel study has revealed that the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant may be the deadliest, demonstrating a two-fold increased risk of hospitalisation compared to the...
Analysis of enzyme could improve Alzheimer’s and cancer treatment
Advancement in treatment for Alzheimer's disease and cancer could be on the horizon thanks to a novel investigation of the meprin β enzyme.
Researchers from...
Reducing resistance to cancer immunotherapy with groundbreaking lipid
A team of Japanese scientists has potentially discovered an innovative method to reduce a patient’s resistance to cancer immunotherapy.
The team, based at the Hokkaido...
Risk of dementia significantly exacerbated by eye conditions
A novel study has indicated that a plethora of eye conditions may potentially increase the risk of developing dementia.
The research, published in the British...
AI could speed up lung cancer diagnosis by a year
Scientists have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) screening method that they say could detect signs of lung cancer on CT scans a year faster...
ARC launch the UK’s largest study of autism spectrum disorder
The University of Cambridge’s Autism Research Centre (ARC) have launched Spectrum 10K, the most extensive UK study to date of autism spectrum disorder, a...
AI algorithm could help diagnose autism in children earlier
Scientists have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm which they hope could aid in the early detection of autism spectrum disorder.
A team from the...
WHO report highlights global failings in dementia support
Support for people with dementia and their families is lacking across the globe, a recent World Health Organization (WHO) report has shown.
The WHO has...
Using machine learning to accurately identify genetic syndromes in children
A novel machine learning technology has demonstrated impressive efficiency in detecting genetic syndromes in children, a significant advancement in diagnosing a plethora of disorders.
In...
Cell discovery holds new therapeutic potential for Huntington’s disease
A new cellular discovery could pave the way for new treatment options for Huntington’s disease, researchers say.
Scientists from the University of Cambridge and University...
Long COVID risk reduced by almost half after double vaccine dose
Receiving two COVID-19 vaccine doses reduces a person’s risk of experiencing long COVID by almost half, a new study has shown.
Research led by King’s...
AI identifies heart failure patients best suited to beta-blocker treatment
A new AI-based approach could help to quickly and easily identify the best treatment options for heart failure patients.
Researchers from the University of Birmingham...
Experts warn COVID-19 recovery could take longer than a year
Around one half of patients who were hospitalised with COVID-19 still experience health issues related to the virus after one year, a study has...
Pfizer-BionNTech vaccine side effects mild to moderate in high-risk children
The side effects of the Pfizer-BionNTech vaccine in clinically vulnerable 12- to 15-year-olds are likely to be minimal, a study has shown.
In a small...
COVID-19 infection in pregnancy linked to higher risk of pre-eclampsia
Contracting COVID-19 during pregnancy can increase a woman’s risk of developing pre-eclampsia, researchers have demonstrated.
A review of scientific literature by researchers in Brazil has...
Potential drug target for endometriosis revealed as scientists discover genetic cause
A genetic discovery behind endometriosis could lead to new targeted treatment for the condition, researchers say.
By identifying a specific gene – NPSR1 – that...
Millions of people living with untreated hypertension worldwide
The number of people worldwide living with hypertension has doubled over the last 30 years to over 1.2 billion, a new study has found.
Led...
AI-based early warning system for sepsis can improve patient outcomes
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm for detecting sepsis warning signs has been proven to increase survival rates and reduce hospital stays.
In a study by...