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NWO funds 5 Dutch projects €4.5m to tackle antibiotic resistance

The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has allocated €4.53m to five cutting-edge research projects to combat antibiotic resistance.

Combating antimicrobial resistance in the UK and worldwide

Dr Louisa Jenkin details UKRI’s key activities contributing to UK and global efforts to drive down antimicrobial resistance.

How do microplastics increase antimicrobial resistance?

Microplastics are not just pollutants but also highly complex materials that facilitate antimicrobial resistance, even without antibiotics.

EU proposes Critical Medicines Act to secure pharma supply chains

Discover how the EU's Critical Medicines Act aims to strengthen pharmaceutical security, reduce shortages, and boost local manufacturing.

Managing the threat of healthcare-associated infections in the US

Learn more about the facts and figures surrounding the state of healthcare-associated infections in the US today.

New study shows DNA sequencing reduces diagnosis times and curbs AMR

DNA sequencing approaches can be implemented onsite in hospitals to diagnose bacterial infections faster and more accurately.

NHS patients receive first home-grown blood plasma treatment

Discover more about how the UK has been building its own supply of blood plasma treatment amid a global shortage.

The true picture of sepsis in the UK

Dr Ron Daniels, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of the UK Sepsis Trust, details the realities of sepsis in the UK.

New CRISPR-based method enhances detection of antibiotic resistance genes in wastewater

Discover how an innovative CRISPR-based method enhances the detection of antibiotic resistance genes in wastewater

New survey gathers concerns of implementing tech in healthcare

While the UK public is largely open to innovative uses of tech in healthcare, trust drops significantly when AI is involved in personal care.

Transforming cancer care: MCTRC pioneers innovative research to bridge lab discoveries and patient treatment

McGill Centre for Translational Research in Cancer discuss the Centre’s essential role in advancing cancer research.

Digital health platforms: Connecting patients with providers

Digital health platforms enhance convenience but also empower patients to take charge of their health journey like never before. Read more.

Phage therapies: Nature’s answer to combating superbugs

Cellexus is committed to supporting the development of phage therapies, which use bacteriophages to combat superbugs. Discover more here.

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AI-powered breast cancer screening trial to revolutionise early detection in the UK

700,000 UK women will take part in the EDITH trial to test the effectiveness of AI in detecting breast cancer earlier. Find out more.

Oral antibodies for prophylactic treatment of enteric infectious diseases

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EU Health Technology Assessment to revolutionise patient care

Learn how the European Union's Health Technology Assessment (HTA) will usher in a new era of healthcare innovation across the EU.

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A research team from Hiroshima University has discovered a link between mycobacteria and red blood cells at lung infection sites. What are mycobacteria? Mycobacteria are a...

Novel eye scanner technology targets neurodegenerative diseases

Scientists have developed novel eye scanner technology that has the potential to detect neurogenerative diseases at their very early stages. In a large-scale EU project,...

Revolutionary footwear technology to prevent diabetic foot ulcers

A research team from the University of Texas (UTA) has developed a self-adjusting shoe insole to relieve pressure from diabetic foot ulcers. Diabetic foot ulcers...

Scientists develop novel immunotherapy for colon cancer

A research team from the Dresden University of Technology (DUT) has identified proteins to utilise in a novel immunotherapy for colon cancer. How is this...