Ambulance service faces an ‘utterly unprecedented crisis’ this winter
Unless rapid and serious action is taken this winter the problems may become insurmountable, ambulance workers tell Secretary of State. The…
Infection/Disease
Scorpion sting might save lives from coronavirus
Scorpions are one of the oldest animals on Earth, having existed for more than 400 million years. Their venoms have…
Start-up gets backing for liver disease treatment
A University of Queensland start-up company, developing a potential new treatment for obesity-related liver disease, has secured a seed investment…
Amnesty: freedom of expression and misinformation crisis
Covid-19: Global attack on freedom of expression is having a dangerous impact on public health crisis: Attacks on freedom of expression…
Cell-based vaccine for children and adolescents
A cell-based influenza vaccine has effectively provided protection against the flu in children and adolescents, according to a new study.…
Leading the fight against scabies
Leading a worldwide effort to better prevent and treat scabies: The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and its partners are leading a global…
WHO recommends malaria vaccine for children at risk
WHO recommends ground breaking malaria vaccine for children at risk. Historic RTS,S/AS01 recommendation can reinvigorate the fight against malaria. The World…
Tracking COVID in Northern Ireland
Tracking COVID in Northern Ireland: A group of experts at Queen's University Belfast have been using mathematical modelling to track…
WHO: new essential medicines list
WHO prioritizes access to diabetes and cancer treatments in new Essential Medicines Lists: High prices and low availability still a…
Institute launch to tackle infectious disease threats
‘Critical mass’ of scientists launches Institute to tackle infectious disease threats: Imperial College London has launched a pioneering new Institute to…