Sepsis Research FEAT calls on researchers and clinicians to turn patient-led priorities into life-saving breakthroughs. Sepsis Research FEAT, the UK’s only charity dedicated to funding sepsis research is urging the UK’s researchers, funders, academic institutions and NHS partners to act now on the national sepsis research priorities established through the first public and clinician-led initiative […]
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Breakthrough diagnostic test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
OBD and UEA develop breakthrough diagnostic test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. First-in-class blood test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome achieves high 96% accuracy. Offers hope as a reliable test, avoiding lengthy diagnosis delays and misdiagnosis. Oxford BioDynamics Plc, a precision clinical diagnostics company bringing specific and sensitive tests to the practice of medicine based on its […]
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Worrying Rise in Meningitis Cases
Meningitis Now is marking World Meningitis Day this Sunday (5th October 2025) with an urgent call for awareness and action, as new figures reveal a concerning rise in meningococcal disease (IMD) across England. The latest statistics show there were 380 cases of IMD in 2024/25, compared to 341 in 2023/24 which is an 11% year-on-year […]
New Monoclonal Antibody Targets Deadly Sepsis
New Monoclonal Antibody Targets Deadly Sepsis Researchers Receive $800,000 for Clinical Trial From Virginia Catalyst Scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and the University of Michigan have developed a monoclonal antibody to stop sepsis, a deadly full-body infection. The antibody also has the potential to treat a broad array of other inflammatory […]
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Headlice affects parents too
New survey finds headlice affects parents more than they would admit This new school term, it’s not just uniform lists, afterschool club coordination and getting to grips with new homework apps that will leave parents scratching their heads, but headlice too. 41% of UK parents said their children have had headlice and almost a quarter […]
Earlier measles vaccine could help curb global outbreak
Earlier measles vaccine could help curb global outbreak according to systematic review: The global measles outbreak must trigger an urgent debate into whether a vaccine should be recommended earlier to better protect against the highly contagious disease during infancy, a new review states. The systematic review, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), found vaccinating […]
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World Heart Rhythm Week – One Heart Many Rhythms
World Heart Rhythm Week 2025 (WHRW2025) – One Heart Many Rhythms: Awareness, Action, Advocacy! 1.63 million people in the UK have a 500% increased risk of stroke due to an underlying heart rhythm condition – atrial fibrillation – yet a simple 30 second pulse check could save countless lives and 12,000 strokes per year. 100,000 […]
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The role of monocytes in myelin repair
Monocytes are emerging as crucial players in the complex process of myelin repair. In a new piece of the puzzle, recent research led by an international team has revealed how these immune cells may support the restoration of myelin—the protective coating around nerve fibres that is damaged in multiple sclerosis (MS). This discovery deepens our […]
Gut microbiome could delay onset of type 1 diabetes
Research has found improving the function of the gut microbiome may delay the onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D). Professor Emma Hamilton-Williams of The University of Queensland, from the Frazer Institute said 21 individuals with T1D were given an oral biotherapy containing short chain fatty acids (SCFA), which are metabolites usually produced by gut bacteria […]
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New treatment option for psoriasis discovered
New treatment option for psoriasis discovered: Psoriasis is one of the most common chronic inflammatory skin diseases, affecting around 250,000 people in Austria. While previous treatment approaches have mainly focused on inhibiting pro-inflammatory immune cells, a study led by MedUni Vienna shows that it is possible to restore the function of certain anti-inflammatory immune cells […]
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