Lead poisoning still a global issue
‘Say no to lead poisoning’ is the theme of the 10th International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) to raise awareness…
Infection/Disease
Skin microbiome identified as factor in stem cell transplants
Organ damage occurs in up to 70 percent of patients in the first few months following stem cell transplant. The…
Leptin protects against development of fatty liver
Leptin hormone protects against development of fatty liver: A study group at MedUni Vienna has identified a regulatory loop controlled…
Experimental Physiology’s Open Access future
Experimental Physiology's Open Access future: The Physiological Society is delighted to announce that from January 2023, Experimental Physiology will be…
3D bandage treatment could revolutionise diabetes treatment
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have designed a new bandage treatment, known as a scaffold, to treat diabetic foot ulcers,…
Ticks weaken skin’s immune response
Hitherto, scientists have not fully understood why ticks are such dangerous disease vectors. A research team led by Johanna Strobl…
Why hygiene is vital for your pharmacy
Why hygiene is vital for your pharmacy: Pharmacies are high on the list of workplaces that need to be kept clean…
Test to help patients manage long COVID at home
A test to help patients manage long COVID at home has been developed. The adapted Autonomic Profile (aAP) test can…
Australian children are some of the least active in the world
Australian children are some of the least active in the world. University of Newcastle researchers are addressing this head on…
Dementia diagnosis could be fast-tracked with AI
Dementia diagnosis could be fast-tracked using artificial intelligence: Different forms of dementia could be spotted sooner and more easily by…