Early childhood diet linked to risk factors for inflammatory bowel disease
A high-quality diet during the first year of life may significantly lower the subsequent risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
AI-based diagnosis system transforms sepsis detection in children
An international research team has successfully employed the power of artificial intelligence to enhance the diagnosis of sepsis in children.
Blood test shows promise in identifying Alzheimer’s disease early
A £5 million project started in the UK last year aims to enable individuals to receive Alzheimer's diagnoses within seconds through the National Health Service (NHS) within the next five years.
Multiple sclerosis – the disease of a thousand faces
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that impacts the central nervous system, affecting everything we do. For many patients, the main question is: how do I confront this life-changing condition?
Cabo Verde achieves malaria-free status
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in the global fight against the disease.
Liverpool scientists awarded £1.4 Million to develop breakthrough malaria drug
Scientists from the University of Liverpool and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) have taken a huge step forward in combating the global threat of malaria.
Supporting stroke patients: The societal and healthcare burden of stroke
Elliot Grantham, Market Development Manager at Medtronic, discusses the challenges in stroke care and how it could be improved for stroke patients.
Increased diabetes testing is needed to halt a tsunami
35.3% of British adults are likely to have prediabetes. Dr Avinash Hari Narayanan (MBChB), Clinical Lead at London Medical Laboratory, argues that increased diabetes testing is needed to ensure 18 million people don’t go on to develop ‘full-blown’ diabetes.
Understanding psoriasis: Symptoms, causes, and treatments
Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease that can impact sufferers’ mental and physical health. We discuss the complexity of the condition as well as the emergence of effective treatments with the national UK charity The Psoriasis Association.
New therapy able to control severe Asthma
Biologic therapies can effectively control severe asthma without the need for regular high-dose inhaled steroids, a significant revelation that could transform the lives of millions grappling with the condition.
Light therapy’s potential in easing Alzheimer’s symptoms
Light therapy could be a significant breakthrough in reducing symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Decoding pandemic precision: From SARS-CoV-2 to influenza vaccination strategies
The need for public health officials to be able to model the spread of an infectious disease has never been more apparent than in the early days of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
3D eye scans offer revolutionary insights into kidney health
New 3D eye scans may hold the potential to track chronic kidney disease in the early stages without symptoms being present.
Reflecting on 35 years of progress and challenges on World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day 2023 marks the 35th anniversary of global efforts to raise awareness and combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
Genetic link between microglia and Alzheimer’s disease inflammation
Investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, have unveiled a pivotal connection between genetic changes in microglia, immune-regulating brain cells, and the inflammatory response associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Sepsis survivors: Improving long-term health outcomes post sepsis
Michael Wong and Amy Campbell from the Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety reflect on the fourth World Sepsis Congress discussion, which focused on ways to improve long-term health outcomes post sepsis.
Wireless, handheld, Alzheimer’s detection device
A group of researchers around the globe have created a portable, non-invasive device capable of identifying biomarkers associated with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
Hearing loss: Ageing and noise exposure are the two major causes
Dr Tracey Pollard from RNID, the charity which supports the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, talks us through the causes and impact of hearing loss and how RNID is working to improve research and related treatments in this field.
Overcoming the ongoing challenges for rare disease patients in the UK
Gillian Molloy, Director of Market Access at AscellaHealth, examines the rare disease landscape in the UK, including progress in improving patient care and challenges in diagnostics and the development of new treatments.
Understanding the barriers in rare disease care
A new policy brief from the European Observatory created with and for the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU details concrete steps for urgent action on AMR.
