Malaria vaccines need modern logistics

As we approach World Malaria Day on April 25, it is important to consider the issues and solutions in the fight against this deadly disease....

Rise in ‘Dental deserts’

The British Dental Association has responded to new analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats, warning that the picture is far worse owing to the paucity...

Food allergies and anaphylaxis

An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system reacts inappropriately in response to the presence of a substance that it wrongly perceives as a...

How are PCBs driving advances in MedTech?

Medical technology (also known as MedTech) is growing at a rapid pace as innovative startups and industry stalwarts alike find new and interesting ways to...

Landmark two-year diabetes DiRECT trial

New findings from an extension of the landmark DiRECT study, revealing it's possible to maintain significant weight loss and keep type 2 diabetes in remission...

What is appendicitis?

What is appendicitis? Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a small, potentially vestigial organ that branches off the large intestine. Inflammation is usually a result...

Genetic signature of precursor to liver cancer

Curtin researchers map genetic signature of precursor to liver cancer: Researchers at Curtin University have identified the genetic signature of pre-malignant liver cells, offering potentially...