Liver tissue regeneration
If liver tissue has to be removed due to cancer or another liver disease, the organ usually regenerates quickly, soon becoming fully functional once again....
Neuronal back-up system discovered
Neuronal back-up system discovered: Researchers at MedUni Vienna have discovered that neurons have an emergency back-up system to enable them to remain functional even when...
Autoimmune disorders increase risk of cardiovascular disease
Autoimmune disorders are associated with a substantially higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease than individuals without autoimmune disease, according to a new, large epidemiological study....
How to prepare for surgery
How should you to prepare for surgery? Surgery is a medical marvel – one which benefits greatly from modern technology, but which has endured as...
NHS dentistry on last legs
NHS Dentistry: new figures show service on its last legs: The British Dental Association says the latest damning data on NHS dentistry in England underlines the...
Children at risk of long-term eye problems
Children at risk of long-term eye problems after spending over five hours a day on screens during summer holidays. Worrying new research has shown that...
Volunteers wanted for Scottish fruit study
Volunteers wanted for Scottish fruit study: Researchers are investigating whether new varieties of fruit being grown in Scotland which can adapt better to climate change...
New drug expands treatment opportunities for rheumatoid arthritis
In its final Phase III clinical trial, a new drug for treating rheumatoid arthritis has proved to be at least as effective as the current...
Setting folic levels in flour
Government urged to set the right level of folic acid in flour to prevent severe birth defects. The UK Government’s current proposal to fortify one...
Therapy trial for DCIS breast cancer
Therapy trial for DCIS breast cancer: Women with an early form of breast cancer are more likely to stay free of the disease after an...
