The skin is the largest organ of the human body. A wound disrupts the normal function of the skin and can take a long time to heal, be very painful for the patient and may, in a worst case scenario, lead to death if not treated correctly. In traditional wound care, dressings are changed regularly, […]
“We have developed a technique in our laboratories that allows us to obtain an antibiogram within 2-4 hours — instead of the current 24 hours for the most common germs and one month for tuberculosis,” says Dr Sandor Kasas at EPFL. Professor Ronnie Willaert at Vrije Universiteit Brussel adds: “Our technique is not only faster […]
Medication delivered by a novel gel cured 100% of mice with an aggressive brain cancer, a striking result that offers new hope for patients diagnosed with glioblastoma, one of the deadliest and most common brain tumors in humans. “Despite recent technological advancements, there is a dire need for new treatment strategies,” said Honggang Cui, a […]
Scientists in Melbourne have designed a new type of oral capsule that could mean pain-free delivery of insulin and other protein drugs. “These types of drugs (protein) are typically administered with an injection — thousands of diabetics in Australia need insulin injections up to several times a day, which can be unpleasant for the patient […]
Poor air quality could be causing cognitive deficits in babies and toddlers, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A new study published today reveals an association between poor air quality in India and impaired cognition in infants under two. Without action, the negative impact on children’s long-term brain development could have […]
A world-first trial at UCL and UCLH has found a new genetic therapy for Alzheimer’s disease that is able to safely and successfully lower levels of the harmful tau protein known to cause the disease. The trial, led by consultant neurologist Dr Catherine Mummery (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology & the National Hospital for […]
Chronic alcohol consumption may make people more sensitive to pain through two different molecular mechanisms — one driven by alcohol intake and one by alcohol withdrawal. That is one new conclusion by scientists at Scripps Research on the complex links between alcohol and pain. The research, published in the British Journal of Pharmacology on April […]
As we age, brain plasticity tends to diminish, making it more difficult to learn new things. This is accompanied by a loss of the gray matter in which our neurons reside, leading to brain atrophyTrusted Source and further cognitive degeneration. A new study has found that intensive music playing and active listening can slow the […]
Peanuts cause severe, sometimes fatal, reactions in an estimated 1.1 percent of the global population. “Our approach is unique because our inhibitor starts working before the allergen has a chance to trigger an allergic reaction,” said Başar Bilgiçer, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, “Our collaboration with Dr. Mark Kaplan at Indiana University School of […]
The Epstein-Barr virus causes infectious mononucleosis and similar ailments, though often there are no symptoms. Most infections are mild and pass, but the virus persists in the body, becoming latent or inactive, sometimes reactivating. Long-term latent infections are associated with several chronic inflammatory conditions and multiple cancers. In a recent paper it was described for […]