Self-inflicted lung injury by COVID-19 patients
Self-inflicted lung injury by COVID-19 patients: High respiratory efforts in COVID-19 patients could result in self-inflicted lung injury Some COVID-19 patients who experience acute respiratory...
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.
Parkinson’s Disease expert nursing appointment
Parkinson's Disease expert nursing appointment: A RENOWNED expert on Parkinson's Disease has been appointed the North East and North Cumbria's first Clinical Academic Professor in...
23 million children missed vaccines in 2020
23 million children missed out on basic vaccines through routine immunization services in 2020 – 3.7 million more than in 2019 - according to official...
Huntington’s cases increase in Scotland
Huntington’s disease cases in Northern Scotland up nearly 50% in 30 years: The number of people with a diagnosis of Huntington's disease (HD) in Northern...
Reducing misdiagnosis and sudden cardiac death
Reducing misdiagnosis and sudden cardiac death: Working together with individuals, families, and medical professionals to offer information and support on Syncope and Reflex Anoxic Seizures....
Streptococcus agalactiae (group B strep) – an Osmosis Preview
What is Streptococcus agalactiae (group B strep)? Strep agalactiae refers to the round bacteria that grow in chains and that was found to be a...
Palliative Medicine support for families
Palliative Medicine support for families: Families who are caring for a relative who is seriously ill and dying at home need more support from healthcare professionals...
Cell-type-specific insight: Coronary artery disease
Cell-type-specific insight into the function of risk factors in coronary artery disease: Using single cell technology, a new study sheds light on the significance of...
Lung cancer immunotherapy treatment
Potential marker for success of immunotherapy in the treatment of lung cancer: Lung cancer has the highest mortality rate of all cancers, and treatment options...
Improving immune response to cancer
Researchers discover way to improve immune response: Melbourne researchers have identified a way to improve the immune response in the face of severe viral infections....
