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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.

Severe depression treated with new MRI technique TMS

A major clinical trial has shown that MRI and tracking can guide the delivery of magnetic stimulation to the brains of people with severe depression.

Machine Learning approach to accelerate new drug development

A new Machine Learning model has been developed by researchers from the University of Cambridge that has the potential to accelerate the design process for new drugs.

mRNA technology has potential to be used as rare diseases treatment

A team of scientists have demonstrated the potential of mRNA technology for treating rare diseases by studying mice.

EBRAINS 2.0: Research infrastructure secures a further €38m funding

A new round of funding has been granted to the EBRAINS 2.0 research infrastructure to advance neuroscience and health technology.

Robotic suit could improve mobility for patients with Parkinson’s disease

Researchers have developed a soft, robotic suit to help people living with Parkinson’s disease walk without freezing. Read more here.

Musculoskeletal radiology has the potential to be assisted with AI

Boston University researchers have argued that AI can help with image interpretation and decrease reporting time in musculoskeletal radiology.

New synthetic antibiotic teixobactin shown to be effective against superbugs

Researchers have developed a new synthetic antibiotic, teixobactin, which is more effective than established drugs against superbugs.

Oral peptides: A new era in drug development

Newly-developed oral peptides will address a long-standing challenge in the pharmaceutical industry. Read more here.

Cancer Research UK: Treating and beating cancer

Through relentless and innovative research, Cancer Research UK is driving breakthroughs and life-saving treatment. Read more here.

AIMed: Pioneering antimicrobial peptides and biomaterials to prevent post-operation infections

AIMed provides a comprehensive research project centred around antimicrobial peptides and biomaterials for medical applications.

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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...