The drug candidate, which was developed by a University of Queensland research team, uses a molecule found in the venom of the K’gari (Fraser Island) funnel web spider, and can potentially prevent damage caused by heart attacks and stroke. It will now be able to progress to clinical trials after UQ’s commercialisation company UniQuest licenced […]
Hologram Doctor to Serve Pilgrims at Madinah Airport: Real-size 3D interaction between Saudi doctors and patients: Saudi Minister of Health, Fahd Al-Jalajel, launched Tuesday, June 28th, the Holo-Doctor service, for pilgrims attending this year’s Hajj season, via Madinah Int airport. The service, which offers state-of-the-art technology was made possible through cooperation with the Saudi Telecom […]
Young, tall and white? You’re at increased risk of testicular cancer, says expert, as cases rise 25%: London Medical Laboratory’s latest research reveals that if you are young, tall and white, your chances of developing testicular cancer are noticeably higher. After analysing years of research into the causes of testicular cancer, London Medical Laboratory has revealed […]
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Immaturity may influence ADHD diagnosis: Youngest children within their school year are more likely to be treated for ADHD, says new study: New research, involving experts from the University of Nottingham, shows that children younger within the school year are more likely to be treated for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), suggesting immaturity may influence […]
Revolution in care of leukaemia as new treatment drug approved for cancer patients: Asciminib for Chronic myeloid leukaemia CML works differently to existing treatments, giving hope to patients who need a different approach. The charity Leukaemia Care today welcomes the news from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence that a new cancer treatment […]
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Western Australian Health funding supports development of new mental health digital tool for autism families: A co-designed digital tool to address anxiety concerns for children on the autism spectrum is set to be developed and trialled in Western Australia, thanks to support from the WA Government’s Future Health Research and Innovation Fund (FHRIF). A co-designed […]
A major review into childhood pneumonia by researchers from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and the University of Melbourne will inform new World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines to better manage the deadly infection. The research team led by Dr Hamish Graham, Dr Claire von Mollendorf and Professor Kim Mulholland, were commissioned by the WHO to lead several systematic reviews to help inform updated pneumonia […]
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The first ever treatment for broken heart syndrome, also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is to be trialled by researchers at the University of Aberdeen. Scientists will trial a programme of exercise conditioning and psychological therapy for people who have been diagnosed with the condition following a £300,000 grant from the British Heart Foundation. The University […]
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Study finds TB treatment during pregnancy is safe for mum and baby: Seven out of 10 pregnant women were cured of their multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and delivered healthy babies after taking a medication that had previously been considered unsafe in pregnancy, a new Curtin and Telethon Kids Institute study has found. Published in JAMA Network Open, the […]
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Genes reveal coffee is safe during pregnancy: University of Queensland researchers have found enjoying a daily latte or long black causes no increased risk to pregnancy. Dr Gunn-Helen Moen, Dr Daniel Hwang and Caroline Brito Nunes from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience used genetics to analyse coffee drinking behaviour, and their findings show limited coffee […]
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