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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.

Intelligent graphene-based implant for personalised neurological therapy

INBRAIN Neuroelectronics, a Graphene Flagship spin-off, has developed an intelligent graphene-based neural implant for personalised neurological therapy in brain disorders. INBRAIN Neuroelectronics’ work lies at...

Gene therapy innovation centre will lead to life-changing treatments

A new gene therapy innovation centre at the University of Sheffield is on track to advance scientific discoveries into treatment options for millions of patients with life-threatening diseases.

Stroke Action Plan for Europe rolls out

The European Stroke Organisation's Stroke Action Plan for Europe aims to provide better patient care and implement strategies to reduce risk.

Scientists use silkworm silk to grow skeletal muscle cells

Researchers are using silkworm silk to grow skeletal muscle cells, potentially leading to better treatments for muscle atrophy.

A flexible approach to bioimplants

New kind of bioimplants are being developed by the Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering at Sheffield University.

Fighting COVID-19 with the One Health Initiative

The One Health Initiative’s Dr Bruce Kaplan argues that it is now time for a One Health approach to combat COVID-19 and any future pandemics.

The future of breast cancer diagnosis

Dr Martin Stauber, CEO of GratXray AG, describes the company’s new one-stop solution for accurate and painless breast cancer diagnosis.

Technology and mindset for quantification will lead success in cell manufacturing

Drs Kei Kanie and Ryuji Kato from Nagoya University are trying to break open the data-driven cell culture process development concept to ensure that the future of cell manufacturing will promise quality cell therapy products.

Self-fitting scaffolds as an alternative for bone defect treatment

Melissa A Grunlan and her team have been developing and improving self-fitting SMP scaffolds for craniomaxillofacial bone defect treatment.

Fighting the COVID-19 pandemic with reliable data

Professor Lawrence C Scharmann from the University of Nebraska talks about why scientists keep changing their minds about COVID-19 recommendations and the importance of reliable data.

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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...