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The importance of medical innovation in the wake of COVID-19
Andrew Thelwell, Chief Commercial Officer at Sky Medical Technology, outlines why continuing to fast-track innovation after the pandemic is essential.
The COVID-19 virus has had...
New algorithm can improve diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders
Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of sleep disorders.
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen's Department...
Hormones in placenta can aid early detection of pregnancy complications
Hormone levels in the placenta can aid early detection of potentially life-threatening complications in pregnant women, a new study has shown.
Scientists from St John's...
New procedure found to reduce blood pressure in hypertension patients
A minimally-invasive procedure which targets the nerves near the kidney has been found to significantly reduce blood pressure in hypertension patients.
The global multicentre clinical...
A step closer to stem cell therapy for Type 1 diabetes treatment
Researchers have made a major breakthrough in the process of developing a stem cell therapy for the treatment of Type 1 diabetes.
Scientists from the...
Underlying neurodegeneration could be revealed by simple blood test
The presence of underlying neurodegeneration in people with cognitive issues can be identified by a single biomarker, research has revealed.
Researchers from King’s College London...
£8m project will create robots to spot and remove cancer tumours
A new £8m project has been launched to develop robotic technology that can detect and remove cancer tumours.
Led by scientists at the University of...
Prior COVID-19 infection reduces reinfection risk for up to 10 months
People are less likely to be reinfected with COVID-19 if they already contracted the virus within ten months previously, a new study has found.
The...
Women may have more protection from skin cancer than men
Women’s immune response may offer greater protection to some forms of skin cancer than in men, new research has found.
Early research on mice and...
App can help pregnant women achieve healthy weight gain
Researchers in Sweden have developed an app to help pregnant women achieve a healthy weight gain and lead a healthy lifestyle.
The app, titled...
Cutting the fuel supply to cells can prevent cancer spreading
Halting the energy supply to certain cells can help to stop the spread of cancer, researchers have discovered.
A study by scientists from the Translational...
IVF clinic group to use AI to non-invasively assess embryos
A group of IVF clinics will be among the first in Europe to use artificial intelligence (AI) to non-invasively assess embryos.
IVF Life Group, a...
Study demonstrates long-lasting efficacy of COVID-19 vaccine programme
Researchers carrying out pre-clinical testing of a COVID-19 vaccine programme have discovered a high antibody response, lasting over 18 weeks.
Biotechnology company Defence Therapeutics Inc...
Blood oxygen levels could explain memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease
The results of a world-first study that recorded blood oxygen levels could explain why memory loss is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease.
Scientists from the...
Melatonin protects kidney damage caused by obesity with diabetes
Researchers have found that melatonin can protect kidney damage caused by obesity with diabetes.
Scientists from the University of Granada (UGR), the Hospital Universitario La...
SARS-CoV-2 research unlocks new potential COVID-19 treatments
New discoveries surrounding SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, have paved the way for new potential treatments.
Researchers have identified the interactions that SARS-CoV-2 RNA...
3D printing technology boosts hospital efficiency and eases pressures
Researchers investigating the benefits of 3D printing technology found it can deliver significant improvements to the running of hospitals.
A new study has found that...
Intermittent fasting plan improves long-term memory retention
Following an intermittent fasting plan has been proven to improve the long-term memory of mice, a new study has revealed.
Researchers from the Institute of...
Biosensor developed to detect early signs of breast cancer
Scientists have developed a new biosensor to test for early signs of breast cancer, which provides results in less than 60 minutes.
A prototype of...
LDL cholesterol levels increased by newly discovered cell mechanism
A team of researchers have identified a novel cellular mechanism that is responsible for increasing LDL cholesterol levels, enhancing the risk of heart attacks...