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Potential infertility treatment: Skin cells transformed into viable eggs

A new technique by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) could change the infertility treatment .
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New machine-learning model identifies drug interactions for safer prescribing

Researchers have unveiled a new machine-learning approach to predict drug-accurate interactions.
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Epigenetic changes in Alzheimer’s patients’ immune system

Scientists have revealed a significant link between Alzheimer's disease and epigenetic alterations in the immune system.
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UK health research funding plateaus

UK health research funding reached £5 billion in 2022, but is now plateauing, according to the UK Health Research Analysis 2022. The report, commissioned by the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC), provides the most detailed overview yet of UK health research funding from 2004 to 2022 from all public sectors.
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Machine learning tool unveils promising drugs to minimise harmful scarring post heart attack

Scientists at the University of Virginia have used the power of machine learning to identify potential drugs that could significantly reduce harmful scarring following a heart attack or other injuries.
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Leveraging innovations in health tech to mitigate health care disparities

From desktops to laptops, smartphones to smartwatches, technology has come to play an increasingly central role in our lives, but what about health tech? And as the influence of technology has spread across industries, crucial sectors like education and healthcare have seen noticeable transformations.
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Blood test shows promise in identifying Alzheimer’s disease early

A ÂŁ5 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.
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The non-invasive cancer-grade probing system

Researchers have introduced a non-invasive method for determining the malignancy grade of glioma tumours.
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Daily multivitamins slow cognitive ageing and prevent memory loss

The COcoa supplement and multivitamin outcomes study (COSMOS) revealed promising results in the fight against cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.
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Prescribing solutions for the NHS staff shortage crisis

Michelle Holmes, Managing Director at Holmes & Partners Ltd, walks us through prescribing solutions for the NHS staff shortage crisis.
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Researchers reveal blood cell traits influence risk of rare blood cancer

Scientists have revealed how common variations in our blood cells can act as unexpected allies to cancer-causing mutations.
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Unraveling the potential of antisense therapies to target neuropilin 1 in the fight against...

Secarna Pharmaceuticals, the next-generation antisense drug discovery and development company, is developing novel approaches to successfully target Neuropilin 1 (NRP1), a promising target for the treatment of cancer.
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The need for green and sustainable healthcare amid climate challenges

Each week seems to highlight the critical importance of sustainable healthcare solutions, to ready the service for undeniable changes in our climate. Having recognised the emerging threat and defining its Net Zero target timeline, the NHS is now in a pivotal phase for turning ambition into action.
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Liverpool scientists awarded ÂŁ1.4 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.
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Understanding the NHS staffing crisis and challenges faced by migrant care workers

Avinav Nigam, Founder of Tern Group, discusses the NHS staffing crisis and why, in addressing this challenge, policymakers must consider the interplay between migration policies, societal challenges, and the healthcare sector’s needs.
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Understanding brain plasticity: The secrets behind daydreaming 

Mice offer valuable insights into the mysterious world of daydreams and their potential impact on brain plasticity.
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Hip fractures: A looming healthcare crisis

With the number of hip fractures projected to double by 2050, Dr Philippe Halbout, CEO of the International Osteoporosis Foundation, calls for timely action, including post-fracture care to prevent costly and life-threatening secondary fractures.
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How our sense of taste guides the pace of eating

When you eat your dinner, the communication between your stomach and brain is believed to prevent you from overindulging.
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Dr Jean Pfau and the Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD)

Jean C. Pfau is an immunotoxicologist with a PhD in Microbiology and Biochemistry. Dr Pfau currently serves as a scientific consultant for the Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) in Libby, Montana.
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A comprehensive approach to health promotion with the Quaich Inc.

The Quaich Inc. is a well-respected, internationally recognized health promotion consulting company located in Prince Edward Island, Canada.

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