Scientists create experimental vaccine for rheumatoid arthritis
The scientists found that "rheumatoid arthritis totally disappeared" in animals that were given the vaccine - creating hope for a functional vaccine.
The European Space Summit 2022: What is at stake?
European Space Policy Institute discloses plans for expanding Europe’s excellence, competitiveness and autonomy, embracing a future-proof approach to space.
Mental health in light of the COVID-19 pandemic
Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, Regional Director & Dr Natasha Azzopardi-Muscat, Director of Country Health Policies and Systems at WHO/Europe, lift the lid on mental health in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Convalescent plasma treatment ineffective for critically ill COVID patients
A new study finds that convalescent plasma treatment, popular at the onset of COVID, is not effective for critically ill, older COVID patients.
Managing heart failure in 2021 and beyond
Professor Carlos Aguiar, Chair of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Communication Committee and spokesperson for Heart Failure, outlines the 2021 ESC guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure.
Factory farming, zoonotic disease and the risk of pandemics
Compassion in World Farming Research Manager dissects some of the dangers of the factory farming industry, discussing the spread of zoonotic diseases.
How technology is supporting healthcare teams across the board
Tim Weil, CEO, explains how Navenio technology can be employed to support healthcare teams.
7 reasons why you can benefit from Business Technology
Nick Russell, managing director of Xonetic, explores how the Business Technology Framework can help organisations make better use of technology.
Stem cell & gene therapy to treat osteogenesis imperfecta: hype or hope
Pascale V Guillot from University College London, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Institute for Women’s Health, explains stem cell and gene therapy to treat osteogenesis imperfecta, but is this hype or hope?
Study says 0.0006% chance of myocarditis as COVID vaccine side effect
According to a study with 2,392,924 participants, acute myocarditis is an extremely rare side effect of the COVID vaccine - at 0.0006% likelihood.
Babies consume 10 times as many microplastics as adults
In a study conducted on babies in New York, scientists found that babies contain 10 times as many microplastics as adults - raising serious questions about how exposure happens.
Scientists say microscopic blood clots cause Long COVID
A new study proposes that microscopic blood clots could be causing ongoing symptoms for some people with Long COVID.
Researchers say COVID created largest life expectancy decrease since WWII
According to Oxford University researchers, COVID created the largest life expectancy decrease since WWII - with 93.1% of countries seeing a significant decline.
Flood-mapping tool could change how agricultural planning works
A new flood-mapping tool, containing data from 1985 to now, could be what people need for agricultural planning that protects food security.
Safety in the workplace in 2021
Matthew Bedford, Managing Director at medical technology solutions specialist, explores the subject of safety in the workplace in 2021.
55% of deaths from police violence erased from official statistics
The Lancet found that over 55% of deaths via police violence were either misclassified or unreported in official statistics reports - a critical erasure of information between 1980 to 2018.
Merck says “COVID pill” can decrease risk of death by 50%
Pharmaceutical company, Merck, have a "COVID pill" at Phase 3 clinical trial - which seems to decrease risk of death by 50%.
NASA: Innovation on Earth and in space
NASA is working with the ESA in the global fight against climate change, while inviting the next generation of technologies to contribute to its mission.
The effects of vaping on vascular health
Mary Rezk-Hanna, PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles, studies the short-term effects of vaping on vascular health - she argues that electronic vaping is harmful and that a “safer” alternative to traditional hookah smoking is anything but safe.
Protecting school children and the environment
Noel Frost reveals how Yunex Traffic’s School Streets system makes towns and cities safer for children by reducing road traffic, improving air quality and supporting solutions to the climate crisis.