Author: Hippocratic Post

Liverpool scientists develop synthetic antibiotics that could save millions of lives: University of Liverpool scientists have taken a significant step towards unlocking the medical potential of a new class of potent antibiotic capable of killing ‘superbugs’ including MRSA without detectable resistance. The researchers have developed simplified synthetic versions of the molecule teixobactin, used by producer bacteria […]

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60% of osteoarthritis sufferers see improvement: First of a kind study evidences effectiveness of MFAT on pain and improved joint function 2 years after treatment. In a significant discovery for the management of osteoarthritis, a team of surgeons led by experts in London has found that 60% hip osteoarthritis patients experienced an improvement in pain […]

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Action needed for global cancer epidemic: A new study by leading researchers in the UK and the US has highlighted the critical need for more strategic collaboration between these two global powerhouses of cancer research to address one of the most common causes of premature death worldwide. The study, published today in the premier cancer […]

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A new Curtin University study has found 95% of Australians have low vitamin D intakes, with researchers recommending food sources such as oily fish and eggs. The study, published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, used new information on the vitamin D content of foods, produced by the research team, and dietary intake […]

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Ukraine war: 28 days of war, 64 verified attacks on health care, and 18 million people affected: ne month of war has had a devastating impact on Ukraine’s health system, severely restricted access to services, and triggered an urgent need to treat trauma injuries and chronic conditions. Destroyed health infrastructure and disrupted chains of medical […]

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