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Improving HIV testing in Europe
The European Centres for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are calling for better HIV testing across Europe.
The ECDC...
Sleep disorder drug modafinil linked to increased risk of birth defects
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a warning to people using the sleep disorder drug modafinil while pregnant, due to an association with increased risk of birth defects.
Austrian MPS Society’s Therapy Week
Mucopolysaccharidosis are a group of rare, inherited, and incurable diseases, and MPS Society Austria aims to help people and families living with these diseases...
Non-hereditary mutation acts as natural gene therapy for GATA2 deficiency
Scientists have identified a non-inherited mutation in blood cells from a patient with GATA2 deficiency that may have prevented bone marrow failure and other...
Lung cancers detected early as a result of pioneering trial
A lung cancer trial, aiming to detect disease in higher risk patients before they show symptoms, has caught dozens of cases early.
Potential new medicine shows promise for patients with severe asthma
AstraZeneca and Amgen have announced positive results from the NAVIGATOR Phase III trial for a potential new medicine that could help patients with severe,...
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust: cervical cancer in focus
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust Chief Executive Robert Music speaks to HEQ about cervical cancer screening, treatment, and research.
In the UK, around 3,200 new cases...
New implantable medical sensor can biodegrade into the body
A new, implantable sensor, made from materials that can safely biodegrade into the body, has been developed to monitor patients’ conditions.
A team of international...
Trial shows positive results for reducing burden of stroke disability
Detailed results from an exploratory analysis of the THALES Phase III trial showed the medication Brilinta (ticagrelor) reduced the rate of the composite of...
Results from research programme could reduce global burden of leprosy
Results from the largest ever research programme combining contact tracing with prophylactic treatment show the approach could massively reduce the global burden of leprosy.
The...
Potential lupus treatment reduces organ damaging corticosteroid use
The treatment anifrolumab has been found to reduce lupus flares whilst allowing for patients to reduce the use of corticosteroids that can cause organ...
Infection control in care settings through COVID-19 and beyond
BES Healthcare has been providing the UK healthcare market with world class infection prevention solutions for over 25 years, supporting the NHS and private...
Researchers find better way to repair damaged nerve insulation
In a mouse study, researchers have found a better way than natural healing to repair damaged insulation surrounding nerve cells.
Normally, the natural healing process...
Protective and preventive healthcare with DynaHEALTH
Professor Marjo-Riitta Järvelin of DynaHEALTH-PREcisE highlights the importance of lifestyle factors and early years intervention for healthy ageing.
Professor Marjo-Riitta Järvelin, MD, MSc, PhD, FFPH...
New interoperable, EU-wide track and trace gateway implemented
The European Commission has implemented an EU-wide interoperable ‘gateway’ linked to contact tracing and warning apps.
To break the chain of COVID-19 infections across borders...
New study links 28 genes to rare developmental disorders
A new study has linked 28 genes to rare developmental disorders and has estimated another 1,000 genes linked to these disorders are yet to...
Herd immunity a ‘dangerous fallacy’ according to researchers
Herd immunity is a ‘dangerous fallacy’ according to 80 researchers who have penned an open letter published in The Lancet.
The researchers warn that a...
Legs Matter Week: making legs matter in a global pandemic
This week, (October 12 – 16) marks national Legs Matter Week, and a keen sportswoman who was hours away from having her leg amputated...
European Commission purchases 500,000 courses of Remdesivir
The European Commission has signed a joint procurement framework contract with the pharmaceutical company Gilead for the supply of up to 500,000 treatment courses...
UK places first order for one million COVID-19 rapid antibody tests
The UK Government has placed an order for one million COVID-19 rapid antibody tests.
The UK Government has entered into a contract with Abingdon Health,...