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Diabetes significantly increases the risk of developing dementia
Here, Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, explores the link between diabetes and the increased risk of developing dementia.
Life-threatening blood clots in COVID-19 patients
New research shows a link between COVID-19 and lower extremity arterial thrombosis, aka life-threatening blood clots.
New rule: Face masks will be mandatory for all shops
Health Secretary Matt Hancock today (14 July) confirmed that wearing face masks will be mandatory in all shops after 24 July.
COVID-19 test can give wrong result when taken too early
Johns Hopkins researchers found taking the COVID-19 test too early can give the wrong result, making you falsely COVID-free.
Machine learning will help to grow artificial organs
Researchers in Moscow and America have discovered how to use machine learning to grow artificial organs, especially to tackle blindness.
No lockdown: Sweden now faces increased COVID-19 deaths
Researchers explore the results of no lockdown in Sweden, with analysis on how other measures helped the country have less initial deaths.
Study suggests that asthma does not increase the severity of COVID-19
According to a team of Rutgers researchers, asthma does not appear to increase the risk or severity for a person contracting COVID-19.
Glowing bacteria to help tackle antibiotic resistance
Researchers say that the use of drugs to create glowing bacteria could decrease the need for prescribing antibiotics.
How are different types of medical cannabis working for different diseases?
Dr David Moorhouse, General Neurologist, discusses the way that different diseases respond to different types of medical cannabis.
Uptake of existing vaccines will help support health systems from COVID-19 pressures
The Immunisation For All Ages group discusses the importance of protecting vaccine budgets and immunisation infrastructure, even amidst COVID-19.
How does research in biochemistry fit into the wider goals of the NIH?
Open Access Government looks into the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)’s Biochemistry and Bio-related Chemistry Branch, and its current research areas and priorities.
Type 2 diabetes and heart failure creates highest death risk
Those newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and heart failure are at the greatest 5-year risk of death, according to scientists at The American Heart Association.
Attracting major investors: GreenLight on the international stage
In the last six months GreenLight Medicines has successfully out-licenced leads from its research, branching out internationally and attracting major investors.
Gyrase and topoisomerase IV: Repurposing old targets for new antibacterials
Neil Osheroff from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is working to overcome drug resistance and revitalise the use of established targets for antibacterial agents, as we discover here.
Obesity: The urgent need to tackle Britain’s weight problem
Tam Fry FRSA, Chairman of the National Obesity Forum provides his opinion on the urgent need to tackle Britain’s weight problem.
Pyroptotic cell death: Controlled self-destruct that causes inflammation and disease
Associate Professor Petr Broz discusses pyroptotic cell death, the controlled cellular explosion that can harm your health.
The NIDCR: Advancing America’s oral health through research and innovation
Here, Megan Warrender looks into the strides being made by the NIDCR to support dental research and innovation, and, in particular, how current initiatives feed into long term plans for dental, oral and craniofacial health and disease in the U.S.
Brain diseases at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic
Prof Monica Di Luca, President, European Brain Council, highlights the importance of continuous prioritisation and attention to brain research during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Researchers link race and class to increased COVID-19 death risk
Study finds non-white, low-income populations suffer increased COVID-19 death risk, and proposes rent freeze policies to help people survive.
JCB launch new lacquer safety coating to protect against coronavirus
JCB has launched a new lacquer safety coating product which is designed to reduce the transmission of diseases such as coronavirus .