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The rise of antimicrobial resistance: A global health crisis in the making

Industry can fight against this global health crisis by learning more about risks and solutions and adjusting their business practices.

How vaccines can improve cardiovascular health in the EU

The EU needs additional measures to address existing gaps and enhance the effectiveness of initiatives to improve cardiovascular health.

Bacteriophage therapy offers hope for drug-resistant infections

Qeen Biotechnologies has provided bacteriophage therapy to treat a periprosthetic joint infection caused by an AMR pathogen. Find out more.

AMR infections remain above pre-pandemic levels in the US

A study has shown the ongoing challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the US, finding AMR infections are above pre-pandemic levels.

Antimicrobial resistance threat increasing due to climate change

New research suggests that the effects of climate change are rapidly increasing the threat of antimicrobial resistance.

Machine learning speeds up drug design for Parkinson’s treatment

Researchers have used machine learning techniques to massively accelerate the search for Parkinson’s treatment. Find out more.

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is being passed from pets to owners, study finds

Research suggests that antibiotic-resistant bacteria is being passed from pets to owners, highlighting the need to tackle AMR.

Hydrogel breakthrough to combat antibacterial resistance in wound care

Researchers have pioneered a novel hydrogel that promises to overcome antibiotic resistance associated with some wound care practices.

Uppsala University scientists discover new class of drugs to combat antibiotic resistance

Uppsala University have made a groundbreaking drug discovery that may be crucial in the fight against antibiotic resistance.

How AI is transforming patient care by creating personalised treatment pathways

Discover how Oxford Cancer Biomarkers, a leading cancer research facility, uses AI to create personalised cancer treatment pathways.

New hydrogel used to create ‘lollipop’ diagnostic for mouth cancer

University of Birmingham researchers have received funding from Cancer Research UK and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to create ‘lollipops’ for mouth cancer diagnostics.

Hospital outbreaks to be predicted with AI

Statisticians at Lancaster University have used an AI algorithm to track and predict hospital outbreaks. Read more here.

AI model detects 90% of lymphatic cancer

Chalmers University of Technology has developed an AI model capable of identifying signs of lymphatic cancer with 90% accuracy.

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House of Lords raises concerns over UK’s pandemic preparedness

The House of Lords is urging the UK Government to address domestic vaccine manufacturing to boost pandemic preparedness. Find out more.

Université Laval: Advancing global health through innovation and international collaboration

Université Laval is addressing a wide range of global health and wellbeing challenges, from chronic diseases to mental health conditions.

Wearable cameras use AI to detect medication errors

New wearable cameras can recognise and identify medication errors with high proficiency in busy clinical settings.

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The latest news from the health research sector looking at treatments for a range of common diseases and conditions. 

The link between mycobacteria and red blood cells causing lung diseases

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...