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Training the next generation of omics researchers
Dr Jeanine Houwing-Duistermaat (statistics) and Dr Gastone Castellani (biophysics) from the University of Bologna, Italy, organised innovative interdisciplinary training in multi-omics research within the IMforFUTURE project, which focused on communication between wet and dry lab.
Scientists discover new treatment to fight pancreatic cancer
The potential pancreatic cancer treatment combines an ultrasound and immunotherapy method, with substantial "anti-cancer" benefits in lab mice.
Medical cannabis-based treatments: Research, production & distribution
Prof Trevor M Jones charts the priorities for research and development, production and distribution of medical cannabis-based treatments
85% of teachers in the Global South provided extra care for girls in education
Many teachers took on ‘humanitarian roles’ during COVID-19 school closures, aiming to improve girls’ education - as well as providing healthcare and safeguarding.
What can be done to protect women from unsafe abortions?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) explains changes are necessary to protect women and girls from the health consequences of unsafe abortions.
New model simplifies resource allocation to slow pandemic
A model developed by Boston University can project COVID housing needs, up to ten days in advance - which can slow the spread of the virus.
Link between skin colour and pulse oximeter effectiveness
The device used to assess COVID severity via blood oxygen levels can be significantly less effective on certain skin colours.
What social risk factors affect obesity rates?
Risk factors such as living alone, poverty, low level of education and unemployment have all been linked to increased rates of obesity
Study examines racial disparities in diabetes patients
Researchers find that ethnic minority diabetes patients are less likely to take medication for their treatment, due to income differences and lack of access.
Performance enhancing drugs can induce eating disorders
A study finds that performance and appearance enhancing drugs are closely linked to eating disorder symptoms in the US - especially in college-age groups.
Unvaccinated teens nine times likelier to be hospitalised
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that unvaccinated teenagers are nine times likelier to be hospitalised with Omicron.
Higher risk of death at emergency centres with 5+ hour wait times
Research finds that waiting over 5 hours in emergency care before admission to hospital is linked to a heightened risk of death from any cause.
Which groups are impacted by decreased cervical cancer screenings?
A survey points out the low number of cervical cancer screenings across the US, whilst examining which demographics are being hit the hardest.
New guide to help identify eating disorders in the emergency room
With between 1.25 and 3.4 million people in the UK suffering with eating disorders, how are they still slipping through the gaps of modern healthcare?
Vaccine passports: Reimagining their cybersecurity
Jonathan Jackson, BlackBerry, looks at how vaccine passports and digital vaccine certificates could work - while facing off with cyber-criminals across the world.
Research shows Helsinki is least stressful city in the world
According to data on light pollution, LGBT safety and living costs, Helsinki is the least stressful city in the world - with 0% of the population living in poverty.
Transgender mental health: What age is best to begin hormone treatment?
A new study finds that transgender people who begin hormone treatment in adolescence have better mental health, than those waiting until adulthood.
More trusting societies have greater success managing COVID-19
Research has found that countries with higher success in minimising coronavirus cases and deaths, have more trust within their society and governments.
NHS backlog to be resolved by 2025 in “most optimistic scenario”
A Health Committee report finds that in the "most optimistic scenario" of increased treatment over the next three years, the NHS backlog could come down to pre-pandemic levels in 2025.
Study shows fourth booster dose increases antibodies fivefold
In Israel, healthcare professionals and those over 60 are now being encouraged to take the fourth booster dose - which appears to significantly increase waning third dose antibodies.