Vitamin D the clue to more autism spectrum disorder in boys
Vitamin D the clue to more autism spectrum disorder in boys: A deficiency in vitamin D on the mother’s side could explain why autism spectrum...
Update on The University of Queensland COVID-19 vaccine
Friday, 11th December, 2020: The University of Queensland (UQ) and CSL today announce that the Phase 1 trial of the UQ-CSL v451 COVID-19 vaccine has shown that...
Beta-blockers display anti-inflammatory effects in advanced liver disease
Beta-blockers are used to prevent internal bleeding in patients with liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Researchers from MedUni Vienna have now shown that Beta-blockers also...
Benefits of individualising radiotherapy
Individualising radiotherapy for women with DCIS of the breast reduces recurrence after surgery San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (virtual SABCS 2020, 8-12 December, Texas, USA) Ductal...
Less than 50% willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine
Less than half of people currently willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, international survey suggests: A new report on the public’s attitudes towards coronavirus vaccines has...
The twelve mishaps of Christmas!
Follow our top tips to keep you and your family safe over the holidays from the twelve mishaps of Christmas! Christmas can be a magical...
The dangers of button batteries
Know the dangers of button batteries: Button batteries burn. The damage is noticeable within just 30 minutes and if the child does not receive immediate...
Second hand toy safety
Are second-hand toys safe? How to protect your child: A study, published (Jan 2018) in the Environmental Science & Technology journal, looked at 200 toys taken...
People with rare autoimmune diseases at increased risk of dying during Covid-19
A new study, led by experts from the University of Nottingham, has shown that people with rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases are at a greater risk...
Postmenopausal obese women: risk of early hip fracture
Obese women have an increased risk of hip fracture earlier than others, already well before the age of 70, a new study from the University...
