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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.

Research into cellular communication could reveal the mechanism behind type 2 diabetes

A team of researchers has used a unique combination of methods to map the mechanism behind cellular communication.

Clinical evidence essential in medical innovation

Professor Rob G.H.H. Nelissen, Chairman of the Orthopaedics Department at Leiden University Medical Center, explains why clinical evidence is both an asset for patients and an ally for surgeons.

Climate change could have caused the COVID-19 outbreak

New research suggests that climate change could have driven the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 by forcing bats to migrate to new climates.

New low-cost sensitive devices could be used in diagnostics of human breath

Researchers have designed an 'electronic nose' to demonstrate their new devices, which be used for noninvasive diagnostics of human breath.

Laser-printed graphene-electrode biosensor can detect blood disorders

Scientists have designed a high-performance laser-printed graphene-electrode biosensor, that can be used to detect blood disorders.

Scientists use neutron scattering experiments to understand tumour suppression

Scientists have used neutron scattering techniques to investigate what happens inside cells when they are at risk of becoming cancerous.

Osteoclasts and their role in musculoskeletal disease

Dr Salber of Hospital of the RUHR-University Bochum discussess how osteoclasts have a role as cells responsible for the resorption of bone.

Scaffold-guided breast reconstruction

Professor Dietmar W Hutmacher, Director of the ARC Centre in Additive Biomanufacturing at the Queensland University of Technology, discusses how scaffold-guided tissue engineering can...

New peptide treatment could prevent COVID-19 symptoms

Researchers have developed a new peptide therapy that is showing success as a way to prevent COVID-19 symptoms in mice.

Study reveals positive role of androgens in breast cancer treatment

New evidence about the positive role of androgens in breast cancer treatment has been discovered by researchers at the University of Adelaide.

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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...