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Promise for ovarian cancer treatment from plant-derived drug
A new study has show that a plant traditionally used for its anti-malarial properties holds promise as a treatment for ovarian cancer.
Cancer researchers at...
Lung cancer mortality influenced by pre-operative patient status
Researchers from Japan have discovered a correlation between pre-operative patient status and lung cancer mortality rate.
The research, published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia...
Benefits of oestrogen treatment for drug-resistant breast cancer
Researchers have achieved improved, long-term control of drug-resistant breast cancer growth in mice with the use of oestrogen and anti-oestrogen treatments.
A team of researchers...
The impact of parental lifestyle patterns on childhood obesity
A novel Australian longitudinal study has revealed the influence of parental lifestyle patterns on early childhood obesity.
The study, published in The Obesity Society's (TOS)...
Gamechanger drug for psoriasis treatment offers hope for patients
A novel drug has shown promise for patients after almost entirely clearing moderate to severe psoriasis in over 60% of clinical trial participants.
The trials...
R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine becomes first to reach 75% efficacy target
R21/Matrix-M has become the first malaria vaccine ever to achieve the World Health Organization’s 75% efficacy goal after being confirmed by a Phase IIb...
High-tech, ultrasonic vibrating needles could transform cancer diagnostics
Researchers have modified the standard biopsy needle to create a high-tech needle that can improve cancer diagnostics and reduce discomfort for patients.
Currently, cancer diagnosis...
Specialist from Prostate Cancer UK discusses combatting the disease
Prostate Cancer UK Senior Specialist Nurse Emma Craske speaks with HEQ about the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
Founded in 1996 as the Prostate...
HIV prevention medication underutilised by high-risk demographics
A new study reveals that medication for HIV prevention is not being utilised by people with a high-risk of contracting the disease, despite it...
Pancreatic cancer treatment improved by suppressing molecular pathway
Chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer patients may be enhanced due to the discovery of a molecular pathway that enables resistance to the treatment.
The investigation, conducted...
Treating hypertension with cannabis
Ran Abuhasira of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev speaks to HEQ about the use of cannabis in treating elderly patients.
In February 2021, researchers at...
The pressing need for Europe’s dementia policy to be prioritised
Owen Miller, Policy Officer at Alzheimer Europe, details the care and policy landscape around dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in the EU.
Dementia remains a significant...
Cognitive impairment increase shown in hospitalised COVID-19 patients
New research has indicated that hospitalised COVID-19 patients demonstrate substantial cognitive impairment within four months of discharge.
The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal European Neuropsychopharmacology,...
Using computer analysis to create diets that prevent disease
New research has used computer analysis to help design specifically tailored diets that could help prevent disease.
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden...
Chemical biomarker detects severe COVID-19 symptoms
The novel discovery of a chemical biomarker that indicates the severity of COVID-19 symptoms could help to improve patient treatments.
The research, conducted by medical...
Lessons from the pandemic: using and communicating data
Tableau Software Senior Director Andy Cotgreave explores issues around data analysis and transparency during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Throughout the last 12 months, people have been...
Researchers discover potential new way of fighting TB
A team of researchers believe they may have uncovered a new method of fighting tuberculosis (TB) – by starving it of a certain sugar.
TB...
Super-enhancers discovered that may improve breast cancer therapy
Biologists have discovered novel super-enhancers that may aid in manufacturing therapy for triple-negative breast cancer.
The research conducted by biologists at the City University of...
Prioritising diabetes through united, interdisciplinary care
Anne-Marie Felton, President of the Foundation of European Nurses in Diabetes tells HEQ about the importance of cohesive diabetes care.
More people than ever are...
Memory disorders may be influenced by a shared set of brain systems
Scientists from the University of York have revealed that a shared set of brain systems may crucially control the recollection of facts and memories.
The...