Harmful bacteria that cause UTIs can change their shape into ‘swarmer cells’ to rapidly colonise the inside of catheters. They do this by moving as a group over surfaces, forming dynamic patterns of whirls and jets. Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered a new coating – an acrylate copolymer and a first of […]
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AI-designed catheters could dramatically reduce urinary tract infection rates among hospital patients, without the need for chemicals or antibiotics. Around one in five people who stay in NHS hospitals need to use urinary catheters, which are flexible hollow tubes usually made of plastic that drain urine from the bladder into a bag. Urinary catheters are […]
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The HEAD registry, with nearly 800 patients, serves to evaluate the economic and social impact of allergies at a European level. Allergic diseases cost between 1,823€ and 6,656€ per patient per year if we only consider the direct costs derived from healthcare, according to a study of the data collected through the European HEAD registry promoted […]
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New research from the University of Aberdeen has for the first time provided evidence of how best to deliver effective services that will improve health outcomes and experiences of care for the thousands of people across the UK living with rare conditions such as vasculitis. Vasculitis is a group of rare conditions that cause inflammation […]
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New data has revealed the top ten U.K. cities most likely to suffer from allergies, with Bolton, Croydon and Lincoln making the top three. The research, conducted by thermal imaging experts Tester.co.uk, examined average monthly search volumes for a list of allergy-related key terms – including, but not limited to, ‘asthma attack’, ‘allergy testing near […]
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Discovery made into which children will outgrow their peanut allergy: Australian researchers have discovered how changes in antibody levels over time can predict which children are likely to outgrow their peanut allergy. The research, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and published in Allergy, found two thirds of children with a peanut allergy remain […]
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Tipped to win Gold this week, the Muscular Dystrophy UK Forest Bathing Garden designed by Ula Maria has left Rebecca Wallersteiner, our correspondent, utterly amazed at The Chelsea Flower Show 2024. One garden to look forward to at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower show is Ula Maria’s stunning garden for Muscular Dystrophy UK, sponsored by […]
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Miniature, lab-created human organs to fast-track new disease treatments: Creating tiny, laboratory grown organs is one of the latest developments in the search for new personalised medical treatments — and a new Curtin University-led project is looking to enhance this breakthrough’s real-world impact. ‘Organoids’ are miniature human organs grown in laboratories using a patient’s own […]
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A new study has revealed for the first time the vital role carbon dioxide (CO2) plays in determining the lifespan of airborne viruses – namely SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. It clearly showed keeping CO2 levels in check helps to reduce virus survival, and therefore the risk of infection. The research, led by the […]
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New research from the University of Aberdeen could lead to the development of medication for disease that affects 1 in 4 people worldwide but is currently untreatable. The study, which is published in Cell Metabolism was carried out by an international team of scientists, led by Professor Lora Heisler from the University of Aberdeen Rowett […]
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