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Scientific breakthrough could increase rhabdomyosarcoma survival rates
A new genetic discovery could lead to improvements in treatment and increased survival rates for the aggressive cancer rhabdomyosarcoma.
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare type of...
New genetic discovery could improve treatment for neurological disorders
Scientists have found that a crucial cell process is missing in some patients with neurological disease, which could inform future treatments.
In the study, researchers...
New discovery could prevent future heart problems in athletes
Scientists have determined the cause of ‘heart block’ in athletes, which could help to inform treatments to prevent future heart problems.
A study led by...
Gestational diabetes increases risk of foetal hypoxia during labour
A mother’s gestational diabetes is linked to an increased risk of foetal hypoxia and further complications following birth, new research has found.
Foetal hypoxia is...
Blood test could help improve post-surgery bladder cancer treatment
A blood test could identify the risk of cancer recurrence and guide precision treatment in bladder cancer, new research suggests.
A clinical study, led by...
Over 6% of Europeans suffer with depression, study finds
Depression affects over 6% of the European population and prevalence is higher in women than men, new research has discovered.
A study of 27 European...
Wharton Medical Clinic discusses semaglutide and treating obesity
Dr Sean Wharton, Medical Director of the Wharton Medical Clinic in Toronto, speaks to HEQ about the treatment and care of people with obesity.
In...
Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation discusses managing diabetes
Experts from the Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation explore issues around diabetes prevention and treatment.
There are currently 3.4 million people with Type 2 diabetes...
Walking speed can improve stroke survivors’ dual-task ability
Training stroke survivors to walk at a faster speed during recovery can improve the brain’s ability to walk and think at the same time,...
New treatment improves mental health of cardiac patients
A new mental health treatment can significantly improve symptoms of anxiety and depression in heart disease patients, research has found.
A recent study, led by...
Decline in incidences of dementia and heart failure in RA patients
The risk of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) developing dementia or heart failure has declined significantly since the 1980s, new research has shown.
Two groups...
New AI mobile app could help improve HIV diagnosis
Scientists have utilised Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to help health professionals interpret HIV test results more accurately.
Researchers from University College London (UCL) and Africa...
Insights on blood clots in COVID-19 patients could inform new therapies
A new understanding of how and why some COVID-19 patients develop life-threatening blood clots could lead to new preventative treatments.
Previous research has established that...
New findings could help to protect lungs from tuberculosis
Scientists have discovered new insights on tuberculosis, which could lead to new drug treatments to speed up recovery.
Two new studies from the University of...
Kidney disease rates high in diabetic adults, study finds
Diabetes is linked to high rates of kidney disease in adults, the results of a recent study have demonstrated.
Academics from the National University of...
Exploring osteoporosis and bone health
Royal Osteoporosis Society Director of Clinical Services Lauren Wiggins tells HEQ about osteoporosis risk, research, and care.
Osteoporosis, which causes the bones to become progressively...
Improving communication and collaboration around vaccines
Alison Maassen and Alba Godfrey of EuroHealthNet explain the importance of the IMMUNION project in improving public knowledge and confidence around vaccines.
Vaccines are a...
MRI incubator could improve care for babies with heart disease
New technology for imaging babies born with congenital heart disease (CHD) is currently being trialled by researchers in Leeds.
The Baby MRI incubator at Leeds...
New app offers round-the-clock support for cancer patients
Incorporating expert cancer information from Macmillan Cancer Support, a new app has been launched to support cancer patients.
The Unify Health resource, developed by Accord...
HIV transmission in England could be eliminated by 2030
The number of new HIV infections has fallen significantly in England and the country is on track to achieve elimination of transmission by 2030,...