Myeloma UK and UK Myeloma Research Alliance Launch New Research Programme
Myeloma UK and the UK Myeloma Research Alliance have launched a new research programme to accelerate the development of early phase myeloma clinical trials. Myeloma...
Identification of Protective Antibodies may be the Key to Effective Malaria Vaccine
An Oxford-led study has identified the antibodies that may hold the key to creating the first effective vaccine against malaria infection in the blood. Researchers...
Artificial Intelligence for the Diagnosis of Skin Lesions is Superior to Humans
When it comes to the diagnosis of pigmented skin lesions, artificial intelligence is superior to humans. In a study conducted under the supervision of the...
Lifesaving Device Shortlisted for Prestigious Award
A lifesaving world-first device that can keep a human liver functioning outside the body for 24 hours has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. OrganOx,...
Why Sharing Your Toothbrush is a Very Bad Idea
Despite it being bad news for their health, one in four (26%) Brits seem openly-willing to share their toothbrush with others, according to the findings...
New Evidence Questions Use of Saline Fluids to Resuscitate Critically Ill Children with sepsis
Doctors have urged hospitals around the world to reconsider the type of fluids used to treat children gravely ill with sepsis. In a new study,...
How over-eating can be an addiction – and eight strategies to stop it
Over-eating is one of the biggest risks to health today and can often be an emotional response to negative thoughts. Over-eating can be an addiction...
Rainbow Badges across the NHS
Last year, the Evelina London Children's Hospital, part of Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital Trust, became the first hospital in the UK to offer staff...
Doctors, Status and Social Media
One hundred and thirty years ago, Sir William Osler – probably the most celebrated doctor in modern history – gave an address to the newly...
Food Freshness Sensors Could Replace ‘Use-By’ Dates To Cut Food Waste.
Imperial academics have developed low-cost, smartphone-linked, eco-friendly spoilage sensors for meat and fish packaging. The researchers say the new sensors could help detect spoilage and...
