New method of developing diagnostic tests could help tackle future pandemics
Software which helps speed up the process of creating new diagnostic tests could help combat future pandemics, its developers say. A team of bioengineers and...
Novel nuclear microRNA for treatment of cardiovascular disease
A novel angiogenic microRNA drug can be a new option for the treatment of ischemic cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published in PLOS...
Impact of Flash blood glucose monitoring on quality of life
New research presented at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2022 has revealed the life-changing benefits of Flash blood glucose (sugar) monitoring for people with type...
British Indians call for improved access to mental health services
Analysis of over 2,300 British Indians living in the United Kingdom found that 76% of respondents have experienced challenges in accessing mental health services, with...
Weekly Scottish Emergency Department waiting times worst on record
The weekly update (w/e 20 March 2022) of Emergency Department activity and waiting time statistics show: There were 25,506 attendances in week ending 20 March...
Gut condition colitis affects thousands of women
Colitis, the debilitating gut condition affecting thousands of women: New resources published today by Guts UK to raise awareness of microscopic colitis show that women...
Risk for severe illness or death greater for people in deprivation
Unhealthy lifestyles are associated with a higher risk of severe COVID-19, but risks are highest in the most economically disadvantaged, according to a new study....
Eye scanner targets neurodegenerative diseases
A multimodal eye scanner was developed as part of the MOON project. This scanner not only provides a high-resolution image of the structure using OCT...
A course to remember in Hargeisa, Somaliland
In March 2022, we were honoured to train 34 healthcare workers in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Here, our CEO Elly Nott shares how this HEST course came...
Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India
Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India: Maximizing potential of traditional Indian medicines through modern science and technology The World Health Organization (WHO) and the...
