AI analysis of world’s largest heart attack datasets opens way to new treatment strategies
A landmark international study led by the University of Zurich has shown that artificial intelligence can assess patient risk for the most common type of heart attack more accurately than…
How old are you really? Researchers find a new way to measure biological age
How old are you really? Researchers find a new way to measure biological age Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have developed an innovative new way to measure biological age,…
Where you live may affect your brain health, new study finds
The conditions where you live may influence your brain health and risk for dementia, according to a new study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine The study, published today…
Could reducing inflammation help combat fatigue in people with early-stage breast cancer?
New research reveals that inflammatory responses may play a role in different types of fatigue experienced by many people with cancer. The findings are published by Wiley online in CANCER,…
The CORE-MD consortium publishes landmark recommendations for clinical investigations of high-risk medical devices in Europe
The CORE-MD (Coordinating Research and Evidence for high-risk Medical Devices) consortium is publishing new consensus recommendations today in The Lancet Regional Health Europe , that set out scientifically robust methodologies…
Music may reduce distress for dementia patients
A new treatment that uses music therapy on dementia wards could improve care and support for some of the NHS’s most vulnerable patients. Researchers at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and…
Why the foam on Belgian beers lasts so long
Summertime is beer time – even if the consumption of alcoholic beers is declining in Switzerland. And for beer lovers, there is nothing better than a head of foam topping…
Quitting smoking is associated with recovery from other addictions
Adults who smoke cigarettes and are addicted to alcohol or other drugs were more likely to achieve sustained remission of their substance use disorder symptoms if they also quit smoking,…
New bioactive dressing promises faster diabetic wound healing
Chronic diabetic wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, are a significant burden for patients, as impaired blood vessel growth hinders the healing process. A recent breakthrough offers hope by combining small…
Genetic testing reduces risks from chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancer patients
For some patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers like colorectal and pancreatic cancer, chemotherapy can cause severe, sometimes life-threatening side effects in those who carry certain genetic variants that can impact…