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First of its kind in vitro 3D imaging model for neural tissue developed
In a first of its kind move, researchers have formed 3-dimensional tissue consisting of neurons.
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have successfully...
Poor NHS medical record sharing is putting patient lives in danger
A major survey of medical record keeping in the NHS has revealed critical deficiencies in the record-keeping systems of NHS Trusts.
Patient’s lives are in...
Major grant will support early diagnosis of Parkinson’s via skin testing
A group of experts have received a five-year, $3.6m (~€3.28) grant from the National Institutes of Health for diagnosing Parkinson's disease (PD) via an...
Identification of new genes in hearing loss provides treatment hope
A new study has identified 44 genes linked to age-related hearing loss giving a much clearer understanding of how the condition develops and potential...
Study shows blood-brain barrier damage occurs after mild head trauma
A new study of adolescent and adult athletes has found evidence of damage to the brain's protective barrier, even with a mild head trauma...
Infectious disease physicians cut death rates by 20%
New research shows that the death rate can be reduced by 20% if infectious disease specialists oversee care of patients with infections.
The findings, from...
Studies link air pollution to mental health issues in children
Three new studies highlight the relationship between air pollution and mental health in children.
A study to be published in Environmental Health Perspectives found that short-term exposure...
New study suggests hormone linked to hypersexual disorder
A new study has revealed the possible role of the hormone oxytocin on men and women with hypersexual disorder.
The results published in the journal Epigenetics...
Growth hormone derivative shows promise for children with deficiency
A novel growth hormone derivative that is now in development has demonstrated promise for children with growth hormone deficiency.
The derivative was tested in Phase...
Increasing amount of heart infections linked to opioid crisis
An increasingly high number of people in America are developing heart infections due to the current opioid crisis, new research suggests.
The problem of heart...
New technology paves the way for needle-free flu vaccine
A new study has shown that a new needle-free flu vaccine patch worked for the immune system much like a traditional flu shot – without any...
Breast cancer can form ‘sleeper cells’ after treatment
The study of human breast cancer cells has revealed that some breast cancer medicines may create 'sleeper cells' – allowing them to potentially come...
UK Tick-borne Lyme disease cases may be higher than thought
New cases of tick-borne Lyme disease in the UK may be three times higher than previous estimates suggest. The finding suggest that new cases...
The NHS could save millions by targeting vitamin D deficiency
Adding vitamin D to wheat flour would prevent 10 million new cases of vitamin D deficiency in England and Wales and save the NHS £65m...
Alleviating depression: exercise and the endocannabinoid system
Beneficial links between exercise and the endocannabinoid system are coming to light thanks to new research.
Besides just the physical benefits of exercise, for centuries...
Genes and addiction: study shows gene mutation is linked to abuse
Nature or nurture has always been the big question when it comes to addiction. Now, a researcher has discovered that there is a link...
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia: hidden parthenolide compound in flowers could kill cancer cells
A team of researchers were able to extract the compound parthenolide from common gardening flowers and modify it so it could be used to...
Could bandages be going digital? Monitor dressing and electric pulses to revolutionise wound treatment
The University of Nottingham has received funding to start the process of creating a disposable smart bandage that uses fibre optic sensors to monitor...
Cell therapy research: trials in B-cell malignancies and patient-centric approach to CAR T therapy
Kite, a Gilead Company, are to present latest cell therapy research at 24th Congress of the European Haematology Association (EHA) looking at B-cell malignancies...
Enhanced food to provide health benefits are not making it quick enough to consumers
According to GM technology, enhanced food to help tackle global epidemics such as malnutrition, obesity and provide health benefits are already with us, but...