Improving antibiotic prescribing for UTIs
Major new research study to improve antibiotic prescribing for urinary tract infections (UTIs) in primary care New research led by the University of Bristol aims...
Infection/Disease
The Infection/Disease section delves into a range of viral and bacterial infections. It highlights topics like the link between oral health and overall well-being, the significance of handwashing in preventing infections, and novel research into diseases such as sarcoidosis and atopic dermatitis. The section also explores groundbreaking solutions like the use of AI and “superhero bugs” for combating infections, underscoring the importance of innovative approaches in understanding and managing infectious diseases and their broader health impacts.
Testing strategy for chronic liver disease
Testing strategy for chronic liver disease: A research team from the Department of Medicine III at MedUni Vienna and University Hospital Vienna has conducted a...
MS: new biomarker discovered
MS: new biomarker discovered: A study conducted by researchers from the Department of Neurology at MedUni Vienna and University Hospital Vienna has demonstrated for the...
Peritoneal dialysis: New treatment option against infections
Peritoneal dialysis: New treatment option against infections: Inflammations of the peritoneum (peritonitis) are as frequent as they are feared complications in peritoneal dialysis, a form...
Targeting disease control beyond under 5s
Targeting disease control beyond under 5s: Global efforts to reduce infectious disease rates must have a greater focus on older children and adolescents after a...
Parasites: Potent new compound discovery has breakthrough potential for certain diseases
Scientists have discovered a new class of compound that is potentially active against trypanosome parasites that cause human African trypanosomiasis (or sleeping sickness) and Chagas...
Cholesterol passport for adolescents
The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights that everyone has the right to life could as well be extended to include the right to an...
Key gene that blocks the ‘spillover’ of avian flu to humans discovered
Understanding the genetic make-up of currently circulating avian flu strains may offer one of the best lines of defence against widespread human transmission. This is...
Anthony Nolan award winners at prestigious ceremony
Researchers win prestigious awards for dedication to lifesaving research in support of Anthony Nolan: Dr Robert Wynn, Consultant Paediatric Haematologist at the Manchester Children’s Hospital,...
Beta-2 agonists not associated with a lower risk of Parkinson’s
Beta-2 agonists are bronchodilators commonly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although beta-2 agonists have been associated with a...
