Vascular disease in COVID-19 is not caused by viral infection of blood vessels
Vascular disease in COVID-19 is not caused by viral infection of blood vessels: The SARS-CoV-2 virus does not infect blood vessels, despite the high risk...
Vision
The Vision category brings together forward-looking perspectives, emerging research and thought-provoking insights across health and wellbeing. It highlights breakthroughs, explores complex conditions and examines the wider social and psychological factors that influence health. From innovative treatments and new diagnostic tools to broader conversations about prevention and quality of life, this category looks beyond the immediate to consider where healthcare and wellbeing are heading.
Stressed out Midwives turning to substance abuse
Stressed out Midwives turning to substance abuse: A Coventry University academic wants more support for midwives after a survey revealed more than a quarter of...
Oral hookworm vaccine could save millions around the world
Oral hookworm vaccine could save millions around the world: There’s been a significant breakthrough in the development of a vaccine to prevent hookworm infection –...
COVID-19 risks explained with new calculator
A calculator to help people understand their risk factors for COVID-19 infection and vaccination has been launched by the Immunisation Coalition in collaboration with Australian researchers. The...
Researchers identify new pathways to target breast cancer
Researchers identify new pathways to target breast cancer: A pathway helping the breast cancer protein BRCA1 repair damaged DNA has been identified by University of...
The Top 10 Workout Injuries of the Pandemic
The Top 10 Workout Injuries of the Pandemic: New research from Bupa Health Clinics shows how the pandemic has changed our relationship with exercise. With...
Cell fitness can predict COVID outcomes
Cell fitness has been identified as a way of predicting health outcomes in COVID patients, according to a University of Queensland study. The study investigated...
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 by governments, combined with a...
New Co-Director for the Doctoral Training Alliance
Coventry University Professor appointed Co-Director for the Doctoral Training Alliance: Coventry University Professor Elena Gaura has been chosen to take on the prestigious role of Co-Director...
WHO: shortage of palliative care services
WHO takes steps to address glaring shortage of quality palliative care services: Worldwide, it is estimated only 1 in 10 people who need palliative care...
