A novel angiogenic microRNA drug can be a new option for the treatment of ischemic cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published in PLOS ONE by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland together with international collaborators. In the study, the researchers describe a novel nuclear acting microRNA. MicroRNAs are small RNA molecules, which […]
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New research presented at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2022 has revealed the life-changing benefits of Flash blood glucose (sugar) monitoring for people with type 1 diabetes. The study shows that the technology not only helps improve blood glucose levels in people with type 1 diabetes, but also has a positive effect on their quality […]
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Analysis of over 2,300 British Indians living in the United Kingdom found that 76% of respondents have experienced challenges in accessing mental health services, with many citing inappropriate treatment for their culture as one of the main blockades. Under review by the NHS Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Trust Patient and Carers Race Equality Framework […]
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The weekly update (w/e 20 March 2022) of Emergency Department activity and waiting time statistics show: There were 25,506 attendances in week ending 20 March 2022 Four-hour performance was 66.2%, the lowest on record 8,610 patients were delayed by four hours or more, this is the highest on record and means one third of all […]
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Colitis, the debilitating gut condition affecting thousands of women: New resources published today by Guts UK to raise awareness of microscopic colitis show that women are 700% more likely than men to suffer with the condition. The charity is calling for more research to determine the reasons behind this gender disparity in the hope it […]
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Unhealthy lifestyles are associated with a higher risk of severe COVID-19, but risks are highest in the most economically disadvantaged, according to a new study. The research – led by the University of Glasgow and published in BMC Infectious Diseases – looked at 343,850 people with an average age over 60 and found that the combined influence […]
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A multimodal eye scanner was developed as part of the MOON project. This scanner not only provides a high-resolution image of the structure using OCT but also sensitive molecular characterization of the tissue. To achieve this, the capabilities of OCT have been combined with those of Raman spectroscopy. The latter technology uses light to detect […]
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In March 2022, we were honoured to train 34 healthcare workers in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Here, our CEO Elly Nott shares how this HEST course came to fruition and how it marks the beginning of a special relationship with a very special hospital. Over Christmas, I came across a book. ‘A Woman of Firsts’ is Edna […]
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Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India: Maximizing potential of traditional Indian medicines through modern science and technology The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of India today signed an agreement to establish the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine. This global knowledge centre for traditional medicine, supported by an investment of USD 250 […]
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Liquid biopsy offers new tools for detecting recurrent breast cancer and monitoring its progression: Liquid biopsy performed on serum samples taken from breast cancer patients can provide increasingly accurate information on cancer progression and enable earlier detection of cancer recurrence, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital shows. The […]