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Scientists create a test to predict chemotherapy resistance in patients

Scientists have developed a test which successfully predicts whether cancer will resist common forms of chemotherapy treatment.

£107m boost for Cardiff spin-out pioneering neuropsychiatric drugs

Cardiff University spin-out Draig Therapeutics has been awarded £107m ($140m) to advance the development of novel therapies for major neuropsychiatric disorders.

Mouth and gut bacteria linked to brain changes in Parkinson’s disease

Scientists have found a link between bacteria in the mouth and gut and the progression of cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease.

Vitamin B3 supplement reverses premature ageing in Werner Syndrome patients

There is a beacon of hope for patients with a rare genetic disorder called Werner Syndrome as researchers unveil a groundbreaking discovery: Nicotinamide riboside, a vitamin B3 derivative, reverses premature ageing.

Exercise improves colon cancer survival, world-first trial reveals

A major international study has shown that a structured exercise regime can significantly reduce the risk of colon cancer.

Scientists unveil terbium-161 breakthrough in targeted lymphoma treatment

A groundbreaking study from the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in collaboration with Inselspital–Bern University Hospital has unveiled a promising new therapy for lymphoma using the radioactive isotope terbium-161.

Integrating clinical expertise enhances patient acceptance of AI in healthcare

A study by researchers from the University of Manchester and Cambridge explores the attitudes of AI in healthcare.

How deep brain stimulation alleviates symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

A new study has explored how deep brain stimulation positively impacts patients with Parkinson’s disease.

Adult-onset type 1 diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular disease

A new study reveals that adults diagnosed with type 1 diabetes face a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease and death, with no better prognosis than those diagnosed in childhood.

NHS England abolition leaves patients and staff facing uncertain future, PAC warns

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) raises concerns over NHS England abolition and its impact on patients and staff.

Multiple chronic diseases linked to higher risk of depression

A new study shows that some combinations of chronic diseases could more than double the likelihood of a future depression diagnosis.

New research links poor oral health to chronic diseases

A major study has found that people with signs of gum disease are more likely to suffer from multiple chronic diseases.

Low-dose interleukin-2 found safe and effective for slowing motor neurone disease progression

A major clinical trial has found that low-dose interleukin-2 (IL2LD) is safe and may significantly extend survival in people with motor neurone disease (ALS).

FDA approves clinical trial for groundbreaking Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia treatment

BlackfinBio Limited has received approval from the FDA to trial a novel therapy for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia.

AI breakthrough identifies active brain neurons

A neuroscience mystery has been solved by using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify the electrical signatures of different types of brain neurons for the first time.

23.7% of people globally have mild cognitive impairment

A recent study has revealed the global prevalence of mild cognitive impairment and examined the key factors influencing its development.

First significant ischemic stroke therapy advancement since 2002

A new study by the University of Manchester has found that a new clotbusting drug is significantly better at treating ischemic stroke than existing treatments.

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