New app to forecast life expectancy
Researchers from the University of East Anglia have developed a new app that shows the effect of various medical and lifestyle factors on life expectancy....
Pension-style solution is best fix for social care crisis
With more than 1 in 20 care home residents having died from coronavirus, the need to fix the crisis in social care for the elderly...
Steroid found to improve survival of critically ill COVID-19 patients
A new international study published today has shown that treating critically ill patients with COVID-19 with the steroid hydrocortisone improves their chances of recovery. The...
Guidance on Brexit transition period
ABPI response to MHRA guidance for the end of the transition period The MHRA has published information for pharmaceutical companies preparing for the end of...
Venom from honeybees kills breast cancer cells
Venom from honeybees found to kill aggressive breast cancer cells – in new Australian research from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research published in...
New EU rules for reprocessing Single-Use Devices
EU Commission Publishes Stringent New Common Specifications Requirements for Reprocessing Single-Use Devices, Making In-House Hospital Reprocessing "Difficult if not Impossible" EU Ministries of Health Face...
Take it Right Outside campaign success
Fewer under-5s admitted to hospital during 'take it right outside' smoking campaign The number of under-five-year-olds admitted to hospital with asthma related complaints dropped following...
Children with cancer and mental health
Almost half of childhood cancer patients suffer mental health problems due to harsh treatments. Latest research from Children with Cancer UK reveals the widespread impact...
Among the trees
Among the trees: an exhibition of work by 37 international artists at London’s Hayward Gallery this autumn celebrates the healing and inspirational power of trees...
Cholesterol drugs could cut health risk
Cholesterol drug combinations could cut health risk for European patients: More patients could benefit from combinations of cholesterol-lowering drugs to reduce their risk of stroke and heart...
