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The rise of monkeypox virus
Health Europa Quarterly explores the origins of the monkeypox virus which has been dominating headlines in recent months following an uptick in cases.
Since May...
A new study will aim to revolutionise well-being for children in care
A pending study from Kingston University, London will assess how mental health and well-being support can be improved for young people and children in...
Oxford researchers to receive £122m funding for healthcare research
Research institutions in Oxford will collaborate on healthcare research using £122 million in government funding.
A new partnership between the University of Oxford and Oxford...
Health policy officials urged to address post-pandemic social issues
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have urged the UK government to urgently tackle issues and inequalities bought on by the pandemic in...
NICE and MHRA awarded £1.8m to explore digital mental health tools
NICE and the MHRA have been awarded £1.8m in funding by Wellcome over three years to explore and create guidance on regulating digital mental...
21.5% increase in people accessing talking therapies
New figures from NHS Digital show a staggering 21.5% rise in the number of people accessing talking therapies from 2020-21 to 2021-22.
NHS talking therapies...
New biobank created to boost children’s cancer research
In an exciting announcement, two UK universities have joined together with two cancer charities to create a young people's and children’s cancer biobank.
The Universities...
NHS is trialling electric ambulances to help the planet and patients
NHS electric ambulances will aim to relieve pressure on ambulance services and help the NHS become net zero by 2040.
Eight ambulance trusts are trialling...
New research improves understanding of the causes of prostate cancer
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have made an important discovery that may identify one of the key causes of prostate cancer.
The study...
UK Government delays changes in junk food regulations
Junk food regulation delays outlined by the UK Government is slowing down the battle with rising obesity levels.
In a new perspective published in Obesity,...
Demands for mental health help rise amid cost-of-living crisis
Lorna Rothery spoke to Vicki Nash, Associate Director of Policy, Campaigns and Public Affairs at UK charity, Mind, about how the cost-of-living crisis is...
Can Artificial Intelligence reduce drug side effects?
Research led by the University of Exeter could mean that clinicians can assess drug side effects using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The University of Exeter with...
Poor air quality in schools is leaving children at risk
Researchers from the University of Surrey’s Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) have worked alongside schools in London to investigate air quality in...
Folic acid is added to flour to prevent spina bifida in foetuses
Following a consultation, the UK government moves closer to adding folic acid to non-wholemeal flour to prevent spina bifida in foetuses.
Pregnant women are required...
Patients are facing up to five years delay for psoriasis diagnosis
A new study by the University of Manchester finds that a psoriasis diagnosis in primary care could take up to five years.
Psoriasis is a...
Researching the role of gut health for future cystic fibrosis treatment
Experts at the University of Nottingham will research gut health to hopefully tailor future cystic fibrosis treatment.
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition causing sticky...
Keep your facility up to standard with a deep clean from Guardtech
Learn everything about the importance of decontamination and deep cleaning from cleanroom construction experts, Guardtech group.
Cleanroom construction specialists Guardtech Group are helping clients shine...
NHS plans measures to tackle the winter season
The NHS outlines extensive measures to combat pressures from COVID and flu in the winter season.
The NHS has announced that health chiefs will outline...
Sage House dementia care model could improve 900,000 UK patient’s lives
Researchers at the University of Chichester are set to review a groundbreaking dementia care model designed by the charity Dementia Support that may enhance...
Vaccine rollout prevented 10% of Covid infections in NHS staff
New research suggests that the rapid vaccine rollout in the UK prevented 10% of Covid infections among NHS staff.
Evidence shows that the Covid vaccine...