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UK COVID policy in care homes ruled “unlawful”
The UK High Court ruled yesterday (28 April) that COVID policy in care homes was "unlawful" - releasing atleast 43,398 untested patients into care homes.
European innovation potential knows no bounds
Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, calls attention to building a pan-European innovation potential ecosystem in health served with top-notch infrastructures.
HRT shortages create severe mental health issues in UK
Menopausal and perimenopausal women in the UK face a significant health issue, as HRT shortages lead to black market alternatives and increased risks of suicide.
Loneliness and depression highest in older women during pandemic
Data from 50,000 Canadians finds that loneliness and depression were highest in women aged between 65 to 74, with two-thirds feeling separated from their family.
Ebola haemorrhagic fever outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo
A new case of Ebola haemorrhagic fever has been detected in the Democratic Republic of Congo - healthcare experts say "time is not on our side".
Scientists identify longest COVID infection, at 505 days
After a study of immunocompromised patients, UK researchers found the longest COVID infection case to be 505 days.
UK child hepatitis outbreak has “no link” to COVID vaccine
Health authorities find that there is no link between the COVID vaccine and the ongoing child hepatitis outbreak, which continues to spread across the UK.
New treatment for cryptococcal meningitis in people living with HIV
The WHO have new treatment guidelines for cryptococcal meningitis in people living with HIV - a single high dose of liposomal amphotericin B.
47% of UK parents had negative experiences of giving birth
Early into COVID-19 pandemic, almost half of all parents in the UK reported negative experiences of giving birth due to restrictions and poor communication.
NHS Parkinson’s watch to help manage care at home
A Parkinson's watch is being given to patients with the condition, in an effort to improve NHS remote monitoring.
UK herd immunity: Is the lack of COVID regulation working?
Having lifted most of its COVID regulations – spikes in infections show that UK herd immunity through vaccination programmes is not efficient in the long run.
Implications for medicine of understanding the basis of self-nonself discrimination
Peter Bretscher, biochemistry, microbiology and immunology at The University of Saskatchewan, discusses the implications for medicine of understanding the basis of self-nonself discrimination.
Health information lacks sex-specific research about women
Current health guidelines are based on studies in men - lacking sex-specific research for issues like obesity, hypertension, and diabetes in women.
Over 50% of global population suffer from headache disorders
Study says 52% of the global population are affected by a headache disorder every year, with around 14% reporting migraines.
Report finds gender gap in meaningful internet connectivity
A report by the Alliance for Affordable Internet (AFA) finds that just one in ten people in parts of the Global South have meaningful internet connectivity - with a gender gap existing across all countries.
XE COVID variant 10% more transmissible than Omicron
The World Health Organisation (WHO) say that the XE COVID variant (a mixture of two strains of Omicron) could be 10% more transmissible than Omicron itself.
There will be 100 million unregistered children worldwide, by 2030
Obstacles to registering births across Africa has led to millions of unregistered children – potentially preventing people from attaining essential human rights later in life.
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”.
UK law now requires calorie information on menus
The UK government will now fine food businesses £2,500, if they don't put calorie information on menus.
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.