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Lion’s mane mushroom improves memory and nerve growth

A research team from the University of Queensland have found the active compound from an edible lion's mane mushroom that improves memory and boosts brain cell growth.
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Using AI, analytics and machine learning to improve NHS wait times

The country is struggling with extended NHS wait times for treatments, but new artificial intelligence and analytic solutions could be used to help resolve the crisis.
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How entrepreneurship and industry saved COVID fighting nanotechnology?

Here Thomas J. Webster, Ph.D. explores how Nanotechnology was crucial in the battle against COVID-19 and how entrepreneurship helped it thrive.
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Incontinence treatment through bioelectrical implant therapy

In a current incontinence treatment, researchers are exploring how to physically regulate bladder function by bioelectrical implant signals.
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Why connected patient data is key to transforming global health outcomes  

In the next 3 years, the average volume of new healthcare data for each patient is predicted to exceed 1 terabyte; how can we reduce this to improve global health outcomes?
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Can technology help detect brain tumours through urine analysis?

Researchers have revealed a new and non-invasive way to detect brain tumours through a device that identifies a key membrane protein in a patient's urine.
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Unnecessary delays in radiology are crippling the NHS

Delays in radiology are hamstringing the already overstretched NHS and prevent clinicians from providing timely diagnoses and treatment to their patients.
North America Analysis - NAA25 January 2023

North America Analysis January 2023

We welcome 2023 with our brand-new volume of North America Analysis. We hear from Dr Nora Volkow, Director of the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH, who highlights five areas where “more research” isn’t needed to curb the overdose crisis.
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1 in 8 Americans show signs of food addiction

1 in 8 Americans over 50 may have a food addiction to processed food – especially amongst older adults who are overweight or experiencing poor mental health or isolation.
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Cool Esthesia airway hygiene: Stop stuffiness, cough and clear phlegm

Cryosim is a molecule that produces sensations of coolness but does not affect tissue temperatures. It can be delivered as a liquid to the surfaces of the nasal cavity and throat with an immediate cooling effect.
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Schistosomiasis: Put parasitic infections on the map

Wendy Harrison, CEO of the SCI Foundation, outlines the importance of putting parasitic infections on the map, with a particular focus on schistosomiasis.
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“Cataclysmic” health emergency following Pakistan floods

The Pakistan floods have brought on a double burden of communicable, and non-communicable diseases, fuelling more inequality and health disparities.
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Preparing Horizon Europe Missions for first evaluations

The targeted R&D Horizon Europe missions enter their third year and, with that, are facing their midpoint review.
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Early Alzheimer’s disease detection sensor in development

Researchers are developing a new Alzheimer's disease detection sensor that can be used in the early stages of Alzheimers and a number of other diseases.
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20,000 premature deaths caused by human-ignited fires in U.S.

More than 80% of premature deaths caused by small smoke particles in the United States are the direct result of human-ignited fires.
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Drug combination for children with MYC amplified Medulloblastoma

Researchers discover drug combination that could offer a better prognosis for children diagnosed with MYC amplified Medulloblastoma, an often deadly form of brain cancer.

Elderly care and digital health in Scotland

The priorities of Scottish Government Health Secretary Humza Yousaf MSP, especially elderly care and digital health, are underlined here by Open Access Government.
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Why people are the key to data-driven transformation

Alan Jacobson, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Alteryx discusses why people, analytics and automation are key to data-driven transformation.
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Biocolloidy and Epigenetics – Is “scientific revolution” a useful concept in biology?

Is Thomas Kuhn's idea of "scientific revolution" useful for explaining advance in biological research? The examples of biocolloidy and epigenetics.
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Research, innovation and health inequalities of blood transfusion

Open Access Government investigates the rudiments of blood transfusion, focussing on research in the field and health inequalities.

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