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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.

Potential for Mugwort allergy vaccine

Potential for Mugwort allergy vaccine: Researchers have discovered key mechanisms of allergy to pollen from the common weed mugwort, thereby also laying the foundation for...
Potential for Mugwort allergy vaccine

Lack of innovation fuelling AMR

Lack of innovation set to undermine antibiotic performance and health gains: Development of new antibacterial treatments is inadequate to address the mounting threat of antibiotic...
Lack of innovation fuelling AMR

Glasto: the dangers of mixing drugs

Glastonbury Festival: Expert issues warning about the dangers of mixing drugs: last year it was reported that the river that runs through Glastonbury Festival was contaminated...
Glasto: the dangers of mixing drugs

New blood biomarker: fatty liver disease

New blood biomarker identified for status of fatty liver disease: A MedUni Vienna study team has identified the role of a specific subtype of macrophages...
New blood biomarker: fatty liver disease

Expert webinar on community rheumatology

Webinar on community rheumatology: Spotlight on community rheumatology: experts debate the urgent need for reform in the UK. Under pressure rheumatology departments, a shortage of...
Expert webinar on community rheumatology

When to consider addiction treatment

When to consider drug and alcohol addiction treatment?  There are many reasons to seek treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. If you or a loved...
When to consider addiction treatment

Reform of the failed NHS dental system

Reform of the failed NHS dental system: The British Dental Association has responded to comments from Minister Maria Caulfield MP in the House of Commons...
Reform of the failed NHS dental system