An existing drug can be used to improve the womb for pregnancy, study led by University of Warwick finds Sitagliptin is first drug of its kind shown to increase stem cells in the lining of the womb Stem cells have been shown to improve renewal of the womb lining and to reduce inflammation in early […]
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People in the UK will for the first time have their entire genetic code read from samples taken at a GP practice as part of a pioneering study to assess the potential benefits of screening for gene faults that increase the risk of disease. Blood tests to be used to read entire genetic code […]
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Changes in heart rate, due to low oxygen conditions, experienced by the fetus during pregnancy, could be used to predict the future heart health of babies, shows research published in The Journal of Physiology today. Previous research has shown that sustained low levels of oxygen (called chronic hypoxia) during pregnancy significantly impair the growth of the fetus, leading to a condition known as intrauterine growth […]
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The introduction of a digital alert system to monitor patients with sepsis has led to a reduction in deaths and hospital stays. Sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, is life threatening and accounts for an estimated 46,000 deaths in the UK each year. If diagnosed early it can be treated effectively with antibiotics but the […]
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If Bal Gill had not chosen to visit the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions at Edinburgh’s Royal Mile earlier this year, there’s a good chance she would be facing a death sentence instead. The tourist attraction in the Scottish capital is a popular destination for tourists to the city and offers, among other things, […]
Using brain circuits made in silicon, scientists have alleviated symptoms of heart failure by reinstating the body’s natural heart rhythm. This study published in The Journal of Physiology holds great potential for designing more effective pacemakers in the future. In the UK alone, around 900,000 people are living with heart failure and almost 1.4 million […]
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18 million people in the UK have arthritis or a related condition Half (57%) experience pain every day; eight in ten (78%) say they experience pain ‘most days’ Two in five (43%) have hidden their pain from loved ones #PainNoFilter launched to challenge society’s attitudes and help more people in pain get the support and […]
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New Iridium compounds effective towards killing cancer cells even without the presence of oxygen – expanding the range of tumours that can be targeted When activated by light, compound cuts off the cancer cell’s ‘power source’ Technique could reduce side effects of cancer treatment and potentially immunise against future cancer Most Iridium is believed to […]
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Once it’s gone – it’s gone. If you lose your hearing you can’t get it back. So, it’s important to take care of it. Here’s how: • Turn it down! Don’t automatically override the high-volume warning when listening on your mobile device. The current World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations are to limit your exposure to […]
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Gemini Untwined will fund treatment and further our understanding of craniopagus conjoined children around the world Launch follows successful separation of previously conjoined twins in London in February 2019 New technologies of advanced medical imaging, accurate modelling, virtual reality and 3D printing enabled the surgeons to model the structure of the twins’ skulls and make […]