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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.

EU4Health programme: Strengthening Europe’s healthcare systems

Discover how the EU4Health programme aims to bolster crisis preparedness and fortify the health systems of the European Union.

Emerging COVID-19 variants identified with AI

Scientists at the Universities of Manchester and Oxford have developed an AI framework that can track new COVID-19 variants.

Machine Learning model enhances prediction of liver cancer risk

UC Davis Health researchers have pioneered a Machine Learning model that accurately predicts liver cancer risk. Find out more.

UK cancer treatment lags behind other countries

Two new studies have found that UK cancer treatment has fallen behind comparable countries in the past decade, with patients facing longer waits.

Groundbreaking new medical technology could destroy cancers and predict disease

As part of a £10m package for boosting access to new medical technology, 8 innovative tech companies will bring their devices to market.

£1m NHS boost for wireless innovations to improve patient care

Wireless technology trials to improve patient care and strengthen connectivity in A&E and ambulance bays will launch across seven NHS trusts.

Shaping Tomorrow: Activating spaces and building playtime for children with autism

A pilot project held in the Les Glòries park, Barcelona, is changing how we think of play in our cities for children with autism

Could combining two drugs be better for treating prostate cancer?

A clinical trial discovered that combining testosterone-blocking drugs is better at treating prostate cancer than single drug treatment.

Understanding antimicrobial resistance in relation to hospital-acquired pneumonia

New University of Liverpool research has identified a step towards a better understanding of antimicrobial resistance in hospital-acquired pneumonia.

The role of inherited genetic variants in rare blood cancer

Researchers have shown how inherited genetic variants can influence the risk of developing a rare blood cancer.

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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 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...