UK University collaboration to cure childhood gut disease
UK University collaboration to cure childhood gut disease with stem cell therapy. Researchers at Queen's University are part of a UK-wide team developing a revolutionary...
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.
New Commission calls for a step change in vaccine access
Health experts from a new Commission call for a step change in vaccine access as coverage falls and potentially preventable outbreaks return. A group of...
Meningitis – the vaccination story
One of the key issues around the outbreak of bacterial meningitis centred in Kent is the fact that most of the UK people affected would...
Meningitis & Sepsis – Spotting Early Warning Signs
You may have seen the news regarding the recent outbreak of the invasive strain of Meningitis B in Kent. Currently 3 schools and a university...
Diphtheria Trailer (1942)
In 1942 around 3,000 children a year died of Diphtheria. The government campaign to improve vaccination rates was very successful and helped to drive down...
Coeliac UK at Medical Research Showcase
Coeliac UK was chosen as one of only eight charities to exhibit at a Medical Research Showcase in the House of Commons, hosted by the...
Two thirds of adults in England are overweight or living with obesity
Two thirds of adults in England are overweight or living with obesity, latest Health Survey for England data shows. The 2024 Health Survey for England (HSE), the country's flagship study...
Gout medication can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke
A ground breaking new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that medicines used to treat gout can also reduce the...
Future vaccine trials must include care home residents
Vaccine trial review finds that future vaccine trials must include care home residents “During the pandemic, not a single care home resident was recruited into...
Chronic Kidney Disease Poisons Patients’ Hearts, Scientists Discover
Scientists have discovered an answer to the longstanding mystery of why more than half of patients with chronic kidney disease ultimately die of cardiovascular problems:...
