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Could vegan diets for dogs be healthier than meat-based diets?
Nutritionally complete vegan diets for dogs were more beneficial for dog’s health than conventional meat diets – but not as healthy as raw meat diets.
Public health interventions necessary to fight childhood obesity
Katharine Jenner, Director of Action on Sugar and Action on Salt, explains how childhood obesity remains a key issue and how junk food prices contribute.
How long does COVID pneumonia last?
Scientists describe COVID pneumonia as "multiple wildfires spreading across a forest" - but how different is the condition from regular pneumonia?
Powerful new COVID treatment cuts hospital deaths by 55%
So far, there is no treatment for severe cases - but now, clinical trials for a new COVID treatment show immense promise in preventing death.
NHS patients face “postcode lottery” for fertility freezing treatments
Access to fertility freezing treatments is becoming more scarce, as UK policy guidelines on fertility preservation are rigorous and NHS funding is “variable”.
Diversity in medicine sees more women, but lacks minority groups in U.S
Diversity in medicine across the U.S is not equal with population changes – while women see gains in representation, minority groups continue to go underrepresented.
CIHR: Supporting better health for all Canadians
CIHR was created in 2000 as an independent funding agency to provide leadership and support to health researchers and trainees across Canada, promoting better health for all.
Health policy in Europe and the sustainability of health systems
Megan Warrender, Editor for Open Access Government, illustrates Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides’ priorities in supporting Member States to improve the quality and sustainability of health systems.
Examining the burden of rare diseases in the US
Open Access Government explore the research efforts of the U.S. National Institutes of Health to mitigate the often-underestimated burden of rare diseases on patients and their families.
NHS needs help to tackle long-term symptoms of COVID-19
Jon Taberner, Senior Rehabilitation Specialist at Nuffield Health, explains that individuals with long-term symptoms of COVID-19 will need a lot of support.
First case of woman cured from HIV, after dual stem-cell transplant
The first ever woman cured from HIV underwent a dual stem-cell transplant, which seems to have made her genetically resistant to HIV and put her cancer into remission.
The Ukraine war highlights the need for a fast radiation blood test
Dr Quinton Fivelman, Chief Scientific Officer at London Medical Laboratory, says fighting near Ukraine’s nuclear power facilities brings home the need for a rapid radiation blood test.
Digital pathology ecosystem & AI for the future of medicine
Mr Sanj Lallie, Commercial Director of Digital Pathology from Source LDPath, describes the pathway for a nationwide uptake of digital pathology and Al to build the future of medicine.
Ultrasound bursts provide non-invasive treatment for kidney stones
As the first alternative for non-invasive treatment of kidney stones, ultrasound bursts can actually break up kidney stones – making it easier for them to pass on their own.
Racial minorities 41% less likely to receive CPR during cardiac arrest
Racial minorities - Black and Hispanic people - are less likely to receive CPR when they need it, as bystanders give CPR significantly more often to white victims of cardiac arrest.
Why nuclear weapons and modern warfare are contrary to climate action
Dr Chanda Siddoo-Atwal, primary biochemist of Moondust Cosmetics Ltd, examines the realities of nuclear weapons and modern warfare.
A future vision for microbiome engineering
Prof Chris Barnes & Dr Jack Rutter share a future vision for microbiome engineering - harnessing the microbiome’s role in health & disease
Cytomegalovirus & glioblastoma: Solving the riddle
Sean Lawler, Associate Professor at Brown University, explains solving the riddle when it comes to the cytomegalovirus virus and the lethal brain tumour, glioblastoma.
NIST: Advancing innovation for quality of life
The National Institute of Standards & Technology works to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards and technology to enhance economic security and improve quality of life.
Global COVID-19 responses could help to end HIV
Global COVID-19 responses could serve as a coordinated approach to end the HIV pandemic - bettering global immunisation to both viruses.
