Coeliac disease is a lifelong autoimmune disease caused by a reaction to gluten. 1 in 100 people in the UK have the condition. Symptoms include diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting, stomach cramps, mouth ulcers, fatigue and anaemia. Learn more: https://www.coeliac.org.uk/diagnosis […]
Liver cancer: Molecular signalling pathway of tumour development decoded: As a malignant disease of the liver cells, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the main causes of cancer-related deaths. While the treatment options for this aggressive type of cancer remain limited, the incidence is increasing. A research team led by Latifa Bakiri and Erwin Wagner […]
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Bacteria behind meningitis in babies explained: A milestone study led by University of Queensland researchers has identified the main types of E. coli bacteria that cause neonatal meningitis, and revealed why some infections recur despite being treated with antibiotics. Professor Mark Schembri and Dr Nhu Nguyen from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience and Associate Professor […]
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Potentially fatal anaemia cases are on the rise – watch out for lesser-known signs, urges expert. Research shows cases of anaemia – a potentially fatal condition – are on the rise, and most likely to hit younger or pregnant women in the UK. A leading expert reveals many little-known warning signs to look out for. […]
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Blood analysis predicts sepsis and organ failure in children: University of Queensland researchers have discovered a method to predict if a child is likely to develop sepsis and go into organ failure. Associate Professor Lachlan Coin from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience said sepsis was a life-threatening condition where a severe immune response to infection […]
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Children, young people, and adults across England suffering from sickle cell disease will soon benefit from better care closer to where they live, following the announcement of a £1.5m investment in 25 red blood cell exchange devices. Funding for the Spectra Optia(R) Apheresis System devices has been distributed to 22 NHS trusts, with the devices […]
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New findings shed light on the role of platelets in patients with cirrhosis: Next to other complications, cirrhosis is also linked to abnormalities in haemostasis. However, the role of alterations in platelet function had previously been insufficiently investigated. Now, researchers at the Medical University of Vienna have shed light on the connection between platelet function […]
The UK has seen an increase in measles cases in the last few months, what has caused this increase and how can you protect yourself? From 1st October 2023 to 18th January 2024, there have been 216 confirmed cases across the West Midlands. And data from the NHS suggests that more than 3.4 million children under […]
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As flu season arrives, many people are understandably worried about getting ill. Recent statistics show the increased strain on the NHS with 3,746 patients a day with flu. But what is the difference between the various strains of flu, how can we prevent it and how should we respond if we fall ill with it? […]
Unlocking the secrets of disease-causing fungus Aspergillus fumigatus: Ground-breaking research published in Nature Communications offers insights into deadly fungal disease, writes Dr Özgür Bayram of Maynooth University’s Biology Department An international team of researchers, led by Professor Gustavo Goldman of the University of São Paulo and Maynooth University’s Dr Özgür Bayram, has unveiled ground-breaking findings […]
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