An ageing population, rising antimicrobial resistance, and the ongoing threat of infectious and chronic diseases are placing immense pressure on our societies. A shift to a preventative approach is necessary for the efficiency and sustainability of our healthcare systems. Central to this shift is the often-underutilized tool of life-course immunization.
A new policy brief from the European Observatory created with and for the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU details concrete steps for urgent action on AMR.
Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder that lacks a cure and can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. We spoke to the American Kidney Fund regarding the challenges of diagnosis and disease management.
Researchers have introduced an automated rendition of the viral plaque assay, the gold standard method for virus detection and quantification
This approach incorporates time-lapse holographic...
Researchers discover an antimicrobial resistance, identifying molecules that can overcome efflux pumps and restore antibiotic effectiveness against pathogenic bacteria.
The vast majority of genetic diseases remains beyond possibilities of treatment with research continuing to be able to offer therapies to the affected patients.
A groundbreaking study demonstrates the efficacy of administering a previously injection-only medication for osteoporosis through an innovative robotic pill.
New polio vaccines: Two groundbreaking oral polio vaccines (nOPVs) have been created by scientists at UCSF and the UK's National Institute of Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC).
With the potential to revolutionise medical diagnostics, a breathalyser using quantum laser-based technology could diagnose illness from exhaled breath.
