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Pharmacology - Aug 3
World-first UK trial to assess whether cannabis-based drug could extend life for thousands with aggressive brain tumours
World-first UK trial to assess whether cannabis-based drug could extend life for thousands with aggressive brain tumours
Environment - Aug 3
Caltech Announces Breakthrough $100 Million Gift to Fund Space-based Solar Power Project
Caltech Announces Breakthrough $100 Million Gift to Fund Space-based Solar Power Project
Social Sciences - Aug 2
Opinion: Deporting 'foreign criminals' in the middle of the night doesn't make us safer
Opinion: Deporting 'foreign criminals' in the middle of the night doesn't make us safer
Criminology - Aug 2
Opinion: The London riots ten years on: how a crackdown on protest became their main legacy
Opinion: The London riots ten years on: how a crackdown on protest became their main legacy
Social Sciences - Aug 2
Computer security personnel need tools, training to assist survivors of intimate partner violence
Computer security personnel need tools, training to assist survivors of intimate partner violence
Life Sciences - Aug 2
Lake Huron sinkhole surprise: The rise of oxygen on early Earth linked to changing planetary rotation rate
Lake Huron sinkhole surprise: The rise of oxygen on early Earth linked to changing planetary rotation rate
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Geography determines survival for babies born with birth defects across the world - study
Survival for a baby born with a birth defect - otherwise known as a congenital anomaly - is dependent on where you are born, a new study reveals.
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How to make biomedical research data able to interact?
Swiss specialists in data semantics define the national strategy for the interoperability of research data to enable a strong policy of promoting personalised medicine.
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Personalised 3D printed knee implant could bring relief to thousands of arthritis sufferers
Pioneering 'printed metal' procedure to create bespoke treatment for early knee osteoarthritis set to be trialled in the UK following MHRA approval. Last updated on Wednesday 14 July 2021 A groundbreaking new treatment that uses 3D printed implants and that could bring relief to tens of thousands of knee osteoarthritis sufferers has received approval to be trialled in UK patients, following a virtual "in-silico" trial that demonstrated its safety.
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UniQuest partners with CSL to develop potential new therapy
A potential therapy developed at The University of Queensland may one day save lives by helping patients recover faster from severe trauma, extensive burns and major surgery.
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Significant concerns: further mutations and a fourth wave in the fall
Europe-wide corona study: Vaccine acceptance is increasing Significant concerns: further mutations and a fourth wave in the fall Despite increasing numbers of vaccinations, more than 90 percent of pe
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In the health lab of the future
Rea Lehner has been running the "Future Health Technologies" research programme at the Singapore-ETH Centre since 2020.
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Shaping the Next-generation of Interventions for Malaria Prevention
Together with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Swiss TPH has launched a new project bringing together research & development and implementation specialists, modellers and global-health experts to shape the next-generation of medical interventions for malaria prevention.
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Interactive text messaging reduces sunburn for those at risk
Regular and interactive text messaging has been shown to be an effective way to help young people avoid sunburn by changing their behaviour. A team led by University of Queensland researcher Professor Monika Janda set out to establish the optimal text messaging intervention to achieve behaviour change in young adults at risk of skin cancer.
Regular and interactive text messaging has been shown to be an effective way to help young people avoid sunburn by changing their behaviour. A team led by University of Queensland researcher Professor Monika Janda set out to establish the optimal text messaging intervention to achieve behaviour change in young adults at risk of skin cancer.
Four years after launch, U-M Biosciences Initiative reviews progress and looks to the future
Since its launch in 2017, University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel's Biosciences Initiative has established nine major research initiatives on campus and has taken other significant steps designed to propel U-M to the forefront of the life sciences.
Since its launch in 2017, University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel's Biosciences Initiative has established nine major research initiatives on campus and has taken other significant steps designed to propel U-M to the forefront of the life sciences.
New £2.9 million project to develop rehabilitation programmes for people with multiple long-term conditions
Researchers at the University of Birmingham are supporting a new programme designed to provide exercise-based rehabilitation to people living with multiple long-term health conditions.
Researchers at the University of Birmingham are supporting a new programme designed to provide exercise-based rehabilitation to people living with multiple long-term health conditions.
Survival for a baby born with a birth defect - otherwise known as a congenital anomaly - is dependent on where you are born, a new study reveals.
Swiss specialists in data semantics define the national strategy for the interoperability of research data to enable a strong policy of promoting personalised medicine.
Novartis announces NEJM publication of positive Phase III REACH3 data for Jakavi in chronic GvHD
REACH3 data show Jakavi significantly improved overall response rate (ORR) at week 24 (49.7% vs.
REACH3 data show Jakavi significantly improved overall response rate (ORR) at week 24 (49.7% vs.
Pioneering 'printed metal' procedure to create bespoke treatment for early knee osteoarthritis set to be trialled in the UK following MHRA approval. Last updated on Wednesday 14 July 2021 A groundbreaking new treatment that uses 3D printed implants and that could bring relief to tens of thousands of knee osteoarthritis sufferers has received approval to be trialled in UK patients, following a virtual "in-silico" trial that demonstrated its safety.
New mental health support teams in schools and colleges have achieved a great deal, but gaps in children’s mental health provision remain
The BRACE Rapid Evaluation Centre and Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit - both funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) - have published initial findings from an early evaluation of the government's Children and Young People's Mental Health Implementation Programme.
The BRACE Rapid Evaluation Centre and Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit - both funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) - have published initial findings from an early evaluation of the government's Children and Young People's Mental Health Implementation Programme.
New rehabilitation programme for people with multiple long-term conditions
Researchers in Leicester and the University of Glasgow are developing a new programme to provide exercise-based rehabilitation to people living with multiple long-term health conditions.
Researchers in Leicester and the University of Glasgow are developing a new programme to provide exercise-based rehabilitation to people living with multiple long-term health conditions.
A potential therapy developed at The University of Queensland may one day save lives by helping patients recover faster from severe trauma, extensive burns and major surgery.
Scottish veterans’ heart health improving
The risk of Scottish veterans developing heart disease is improving, according to new research.
The risk of Scottish veterans developing heart disease is improving, according to new research.
Cost of COVID-19 scams likely to rise considerably, report concludes
The number of consumer scams and frauds targeting government support programmes due to the pandemic is underreported, a Cardiff University academic says .
The number of consumer scams and frauds targeting government support programmes due to the pandemic is underreported, a Cardiff University academic says .
Opinion: Boris Johnson gave two reasons for lifting all restrictions. Both are wrong
Allowing mass infections now is a terrible idea, even with so many vaccinated. The NHS will struggle to cope, says Professor Christina Pagel (UCL Mathematics).
Allowing mass infections now is a terrible idea, even with so many vaccinated. The NHS will struggle to cope, says Professor Christina Pagel (UCL Mathematics).
University announces COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employees
Editor's note: This message was sent July 13 from Provost Ka Yee C. Lee and Executive Vice President Katie Callow-Wright to members of the campus community.
Editor's note: This message was sent July 13 from Provost Ka Yee C. Lee and Executive Vice President Katie Callow-Wright to members of the campus community.
Small Changes Can Have Drastic Impacts in Health Care
Carnegie Mellon University The U.S. health sector is a huge, sprawling, complicated network of providers, payors and policies that can seem hopelessly complex and stubbornly resistant to change.
Carnegie Mellon University The U.S. health sector is a huge, sprawling, complicated network of providers, payors and policies that can seem hopelessly complex and stubbornly resistant to change.
Eating less saturated fats may slightly reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack, but does not affect mortality
For every 100 people who reduce their consumption of saturated fats, between 1 and 2 cases of stroke or heart attack may be prevented.
For every 100 people who reduce their consumption of saturated fats, between 1 and 2 cases of stroke or heart attack may be prevented.
COVID:19: Scientists condemn government’s ’dangerous & unethical COVID-19 experiment’
University of Birmingham scientists are among more than 100 experts who have signed a letter published in The Lancet accusing the UK government of conducting a 'dangerous and unethical experiment' and urging it to reconsider its plans to abandon all COVID-19 restrictions.
University of Birmingham scientists are among more than 100 experts who have signed a letter published in The Lancet accusing the UK government of conducting a 'dangerous and unethical experiment' and urging it to reconsider its plans to abandon all COVID-19 restrictions.
Europe-wide corona study: Vaccine acceptance is increasing Significant concerns: further mutations and a fourth wave in the fall Despite increasing numbers of vaccinations, more than 90 percent of pe
Australia could become voice for global vaccine equality
An expert from The Australian National University (ANU) is urging Australia to support international calls at the World Trade Organization for pharmaceutical giants to not only waive intellectual pro
An expert from The Australian National University (ANU) is urging Australia to support international calls at the World Trade Organization for pharmaceutical giants to not only waive intellectual pro
Rea Lehner has been running the "Future Health Technologies" research programme at the Singapore-ETH Centre since 2020.
Major boost to train the next generation of trials methodologists
The University of Glasgow has been successful in the prestigious Medical Research Council 2021 Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) competition, to train the next generation of trials methodologists.
The University of Glasgow has been successful in the prestigious Medical Research Council 2021 Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) competition, to train the next generation of trials methodologists.
COVID robs Queenslanders of millions of holidays
COVID-19 has deprived Queenslanders of almost 4.7 million holidays, according to a study by University of Queensland academics.
COVID-19 has deprived Queenslanders of almost 4.7 million holidays, according to a study by University of Queensland academics.
UC San Diego Health First in Nation to Implant New Device for Chronic Back Pain
Treatment provides non-opiate alternative that is minimally invasive with emphasis on functional restoration Advancing options for persons living with chronic back pain, UC San Diego Health has compl
Treatment provides non-opiate alternative that is minimally invasive with emphasis on functional restoration Advancing options for persons living with chronic back pain, UC San Diego Health has compl
Einstein Center for Alternative Methods in Biomedical Research commences work
Einstein Foundation will provide financial support amounting to 5.3 million euros until the end of 2026 Euro No 133/2021 from Jul 08, 2021 After twelve months of preparation, the new Einstein Center for Alternative Methods in Biomedical Research will officially be launched this week.
Einstein Foundation will provide financial support amounting to 5.3 million euros until the end of 2026 Euro No 133/2021 from Jul 08, 2021 After twelve months of preparation, the new Einstein Center for Alternative Methods in Biomedical Research will officially be launched this week.
How children can help Aboriginal Elders during lockdown
Mutual caring between Kinship and foster carers and the children in their custody emerged as a silver lining during last year's lockdown, a new report finds.
Mutual caring between Kinship and foster carers and the children in their custody emerged as a silver lining during last year's lockdown, a new report finds.
A system for the early detection of tumour cells has been developed
Altum Sequencing, a start-up in the biotechnology sector that is part of the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid's (UC3M) Incubation and Acceleration of Companies and Industrial PhD programmes, has paten
Altum Sequencing, a start-up in the biotechnology sector that is part of the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid's (UC3M) Incubation and Acceleration of Companies and Industrial PhD programmes, has paten
Together with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Swiss TPH has launched a new project bringing together research & development and implementation specialists, modellers and global-health experts to shape the next-generation of medical interventions for malaria prevention.
News in Brief
Pharmacology - Aug 3
World-first UK trial to assess whether cannabis-based drug could extend life for thousands with aggressive brain tumours
World-first UK trial to assess whether cannabis-based drug could extend life for thousands with aggressive brain tumours
Environment - Aug 3
Caltech Announces Breakthrough $100 Million Gift to Fund Space-based Solar Power Project
Caltech Announces Breakthrough $100 Million Gift to Fund Space-based Solar Power Project
Social Sciences - Aug 2
Opinion: Deporting 'foreign criminals' in the middle of the night doesn't make us safer
Opinion: Deporting 'foreign criminals' in the middle of the night doesn't make us safer
Criminology - Aug 2
Opinion: The London riots ten years on: how a crackdown on protest became their main legacy
Opinion: The London riots ten years on: how a crackdown on protest became their main legacy
Social Sciences - Aug 2
Computer security personnel need tools, training to assist survivors of intimate partner violence
Computer security personnel need tools, training to assist survivors of intimate partner violence
Life Sciences - Aug 2
Lake Huron sinkhole surprise: The rise of oxygen on early Earth linked to changing planetary rotation rate
Lake Huron sinkhole surprise: The rise of oxygen on early Earth linked to changing planetary rotation rate