Scientists have discovered a new class of compound that is potentially active against trypanosome parasites that cause human African trypanosomiasis (or sleeping sickness) and Chagas disease. The ground-breaking findings – published in the journal Science and led by researchers at the University of Glasgow and Novartis Global Health (formerly Novartis Institutes for Tropical Diseases) – […]
A new study reveals that the North East and North Cumbria integrated care board is the painkiller capital of England. The study conducted by private healthcare experts MyTribeInsurance analysed Open Prescribing data on the number of times analgesics, also known as painkillers, have been prescribed per month within each NHS integrated care board (ICB) across […]
Beta-2 agonists are bronchodilators commonly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although beta-2 agonists have been associated with a reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease in some previous epidemiological studies, this association was not found in a recent register-based study from the University of Eastern Finland. The findings were published […]
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New study reveals way to predict side-effect risk from common immune suppressant medication: A major new study has found a method to identify people who may experience blood, kidney, or liver related side-effects from methotrexate, the most commonly used immune-suppressing medicine with 1.3 million users in the UK. The method, known as ‘risk stratification’, predicts […]
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Can stress impact sexual performance? Stress is a common experience that affects many aspects of our lives. One area that can be impacted by stress is sexual function. Stress can affect sexual desire, arousal, and performance, leading to difficulties in sexual relationships. In this blog, we will explore the relationship between stress and sexual function […]
The worst hay fever is coming – “We’re in the calm before the storm. The tree pollen peak is over and the grass pollen peak hasn’t arrived yet so it’s easy to get complacent. But with 95% of sufferers allergic to grass pollen, which will be at its peak in a few short weeks, now […]
TMS vs. Medication: Which is the Better Option for Depression Treatment? Depression is a complex and debilitating mental illness that can manifest in various forms, ranging from mild to severe. It is not just feeling sad or down; it can cause physical, emotional, and mental symptoms that affect an individual’s daily life. Depression can make […]
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The first participant has received a dose of a new Zika virus vaccine being trialled by the University of Liverpool at the Clinical Research Facility within the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. Although now not as prevalent as during its peak in 2016, Zika remains an ongoing threat, with thousands of cases of the mosquito-borne virus […]
Long-term safety of common ADHD medication for children and adolescents, global team finds. Long-term use of methylphenidate, the most commonly prescribed medication for treating ADHD, does not increase the risk of adverse developmental and psychiatric outcomes in children and adolescents, an international research team has found. The findings have led experts to argue for the […]
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Researcher awarded €1.5 million to create new antibiotics that can kill drug resistant superbugs. A Queen’s University Belfast researcher has been awarded €1.5 million for a mission to help develop new types of antibiotics that can target and kill bacteria that are resistant to current antibiotics. Antimicrobial resistance is a major global health threat, accounting […]
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