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Doctors examine best treatment options for rare type of stroke
A new study has set out to assess the best option for the treatment of a rare type of stroke known as a nontraumatic...
UN gives recommendations on mental health support following COVID-19
COVID-19 is a physical health crisis that is straining healthcare systems across the globe, however, it is also having a severe impact on mental...
Plant-based health solutions for weight and mental health management
Weight and mental health management can be difficult at the best of times, but COVID-19 is compounding these problems for many people, and there...
Local authorities to work with NHS to contain COVID-19 infections
Local UK authorities will work alongside the NHS and stakeholders to develop tailored outbreak control plans in a bid to contain COVID-19 infections.
Local authorities...
Implications of COVID-19 on digestive health
Professor Markus Peck, Chair of the United European Gastroenterology Public Affairs Committee, discusses recommendations and calls to EU institutions, governments and interest groups across...
Vitamin supplements boost immune system in fight against COVID-19
New findings have confirmed the efficacy of dietary vitamin supplements – including vitamin C and vitamin D – in helping the immune system fight...
New technique and AI could speed up antibody drug discovery
A new technique has been developed by scientists which, in combination with the use of artificial intelligence, could speed up potential new antibody-based drug...
Mitchell disease: solving the medical mystery
Scientists have uncovered a genetic mutation that links to the rare Mitchell disease.
A team of researchers led by Dr Hugo Bellen at Baylor College...
Are face masks useful for stopping the spread of COVID-19?
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the globe face masks are in high demand – but are they effective?
COVID-19 is arguably a preventable disease,...
New findings show hereditary defect causes certain brain tumours
Certain dangerous brain tumours – called medulloblastoma – that affect children are caused by a hereditary genetic defect.
According to new research published in the...
The endocrine system: steroids put patients at high risk for COVID-19
Patients with endocrine system related diseases, and those who are taking a class of steroid medications called glucocorticoids, are at high risk for COVID-19.
The...
Research links hypothyroidism to long working hours
New research has linked hypothyroidism in adults – or an underactive thyroid – to long working hours.
The research has shown that adults who work...
New findings on melorheostosis could pave the way for future treatments
Researchers have put forward new insights that may inform the search for new treatments for melorheostosis.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have discovered...
Maintaining vitamin D receptor levels could protect against diabetes
A new study has suggested that maintaining vitamin D receptor levels in insulin-producing cells could help to protect against diabetes.
Maintaining vitamin D receptor (VDR)...
How autoimmune diseases impact patient experience
When your disease is hard to name and doesn't have visible symptoms, it can be difficult for others to understand that you are sick....
Researchers identify antibody link between epilepsy and brain inflammation
New research has identified a mechanism that explains the link between epilepsy and brain inflammation that could help with new therapies against certain forms...
Molecule in lymphatic system implicated in autoimmune diseases
A new study has revealed how a molecule in the lymphatic system could have the potential to play a role in autoimmune diseases.
A study...
New study shows three-drug combination reduces COPD patient mortality
New research has revealed that a three-drug combination was effective in reducing the mortality rate in patients suffering with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
According...
COVID-19: advice for patients with digestive conditions such as IBD
A new paper has outlined key information for patients living with chronic digestive conditions, such as IBD, in relation to COVID-19, or coronavirus.
A paper...
Can COVID-19 be transmitted from pregnant mothers to newborn babies?
A Chinese case study has shown that coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19, is not transmitted from pregnant mothers to newborn babies.
Chinese professors report in...