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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.

Scientists find vaccinated teens 90% less likely to catch COVID

The real-world study finds that fully vaccinated teenagers are 90% less likely to catch COVID, according to an analysis of over 90,000 people.

British Medical Association says UK “has taken its foot off the brake”

Dr Chaand Nagpaul, Chair of the British Medical Association (BMA), said the UK Government "has taken its foot off the brake" - as COVID hospitalisations and infections continue to rise.

Scientists say over half of virus survivors have Long COVID

According to scientists at Penn State College of Medicine, over half of virus survivors contract Long COVID.

MPs say UK Test and Trace system “ultimately failed” to stop deaths

The 150-page Health and Social Committee report says the UK Government "ultimately failed" to establish a working Test and Trace system - which led to thousands of COVID deaths.

Scientists identify gene linking severe COVID and Alzheimer’s

A new study has uncovered a gene that links severe COVID and Alzheimer's, via "immune system changes" that can happen in both conditions.

First malaria vaccine offers “glimmer of hope” to millions

The World Health Organisation has recently authorised a malaria vaccine, RTS,S/AS01, which has been successful in pilot schemes launched in 2019.

Merck “COVID pill” sold at forty-times what it costs to make

The "COVID pill" by Merck, found to halve virus hospitalisation and death rates, will be sold in the US at $712 per treatment - while costing $17.74 to produce.

Establishing health priorities in Japan

Investigating the current and future health priorities of Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, including an increasing focus on cancer research.

Study finds Pfizer vaccine works at 90% efficacy for six months

The study, published in The Lancet, finds that two doses of the Pfizer vaccine are 90% efficient for six months - decreasing to 47% after that time period.

Scientists create experimental vaccine for rheumatoid arthritis

The scientists found that "rheumatoid arthritis totally disappeared" in animals that were given the vaccine - creating hope for a functional vaccine.

Research finds people with depression “hidden group” vulnerable to pandemic

In a study of nearly 60,000 people by University College London, scientists found people with depression and anxiety before COVID were a "hidden group" - extra vulnerable to long-term health and financial consequences.

Lockdown study finds surroundings shape “maladaptive thoughts”

The University of York examined psychological states during the UK lockdown, revealing that external surroundings shape "maladaptive thought processes" - with fewer people able to think about the future when isolated.

Glycoscience offers opportunities galore in healthcare

Aarthi JanakiRaman, Research Director, Chemicals and Advanced Materials at TechVision, Frost & Sullivan, explains how glycoscience offers opportunities galore in healthcare.

Interoperability & driving the healthcare digital rebound

Mike Smith, Director Large Enterprise & Public Sector at Virgin Media 02 Business, focuses our thoughts on achieving interoperability and driving the digital rebound in healthcare.

Study reveals transgender people still face increased risk of death

In a study spanning fifty years, researchers reveal that transgender people still face a disproportionate likelihood of death - a likelihood not connected to gender-affirming hormone treatment.

Why is endometriosis still hard to diagnose?

Endometriosis, a condition impacting at least 190 million people globally, remains relatively ignored - why is it still hard to access treatment? 

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