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LED light shown to kill COVID-19 in a global first study
A first of its kind study has found that UV-LED light emitting diodes are effective at killing the coronaviruses.
A team of researchers have proved...
COVID-19 pandemic risks global health infrastructure
A new report has found that the COVID-19 pandemic is putting health infrastructure around the world at risk.
The report, released by the non-profit Global...
New study shows Lyme disease alters immune system
A new study has shown that the bacteria that causes Lyme disease alters the immune system, causing it to attack the healthy cells in...
The mystery of stone babies: medical background about lithopaedions
This eBook discusses the mystery of ‘stone babies’, knowns as lithopaedions, based on the Pathological-Anatomical Collection located in the Fool’s Tower in Vienna.
Lithopaedion is...
Confidence in AI for improving patient outcomes in endoscopy grows
A new survey has shown that gastroenterology clinicians strongly support AI in endoscopy to deliver improved outcomes for patients.
A survey of endoscopists, GI nurses,...
Research shows one in five people with multiple sclerosis now under 30
New research from the MS Society has revealed that one in five people diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis are now under the age of 30.
The...
Meningococcus B vaccine shows 79% effectiveness
A vaccine for the deadly Meningococcus B has been shown to have 79% effectiveness in patients under the age of 18.
Meningococcus group B is...
Over half a million Brits participating in COVID-19 research
Over half a million British people have taken part in pioneering health research into COVID-19 over the last eight months.
The UK has been conducting...
Six months immunity following COVID-19 infection, say researchers
Immunity can last for up to six months following a COVID-19 infection, a new study has shown.
As part of a collaboration between the University...
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.
Routine testing patients for COVID-19 before major surgery could save lives
A new study, led by researchers at the University of Birmingham, revealed that routine testing patients for COVID-19 before major surgery could reduce the risk of respiratory complications and save lives.
MHRA to review acne treatment isotretinoin and suspected links with psychiatric and sexual side...
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a call for information on isotretinoin, a treatment for severe acne, which has been...
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...
The Real-time Assessment of Community Transmission study
In this article, Dr Caroline Walters, Research Associate at the Faculty of Medicine, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, discusses the Real-time Assessment...
Infection mitigation in aerosol generating dental procedures
A new feasibility study has demonstrated the effectiveness of measures that mitigate the spread of infection during aerosol generating dental procedures.
The COVID-19 pandemic has...
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...
UK Government to tackle COVID-19 disparities
The UK Government will be taking action to tackle COVID-19 disparities including £4.3m of spending for six research projects to better understand the links...
CBD reduces COVID-19 lung damage with protective peptides
In a new study, scientists have shown that one of the non-psychoactive cannabinoids in cannabis – CBD – reduces lung damage induced by cytokine...
Long COVID: the long and winding road
Katrina Delargy of Tiyga Health talks about combining knowledge and taking a multidisciplinary approach to managing COVID-19.
2020 has been vastly different to that which...
Successful treatment of patients with the autoimmune disease Lupus
A team of researchers have successfully treated two patients with the autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematosus for the first time.
The team from Charité -...