Effect of radiation exposure in brain tumours on hormone deficiencies
The study focused on children and young adults receiving proton radiotherapy for brain tumours...
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Super-resolution microscopy to identify molecular interactions
The researchers used a technique called DNA-PAINT, which utilises fluorescent markers to tag DNA and identify various molecules within a cell...
SciLabware introduces sterile ready-to-use WHEATON® COMPLETEPAK
WHEATON® COMPLETEPAK is a range sterile, ready-to-use and off the shelf primary packaging components, which can be customised for any application...
Largest oral HPV study in England shows lower rates of infection
The study found that lifestyle factors are incredibly important in preventing infection from HR-HPV, with tobacco usage being a risk factor...
Technique to identify charge distribution on biomolecules
A research team has identified a method to analyse biomolecules and their inhomogeneous charge distributions with carbon nanotube thin film transistors...
Identifying mutations that give bacteria antibiotic resistance
Ribosomal RNA is one of the main targets of antibiotics, however mutations in the rRNA form resistance against the drug and is a well known route...
Triple Pill lowers blood pressure more effectively
Patients were randomly assigned to be given ordinary care by their doctor, or the Triple Pill, a combination of three blood pressure drugs at lower doses...
Rotavirus vaccine cuts infant diarrhoea deaths in Malawi
"The key message of this paper is that to do the best by all our children and to help them survive, all countries should introduce rotavirus vaccination.”
More than 40 percent of women with asthma may develop COPD
"Previous studies have found an alarming rise in ACOS in women in recent years and that the mortality rate from ACOS was higher in women," said Prof To...
Benzodiazepines associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Current advice points to single or occasional use of the drug, and it is not recommended to be used for longer than four weeks...
Peak Scientific reveals dedicated gas solution for MP-AES
Peak Scientific, the global leader in gas generation for analytical laboratories, has today introduced its latest nitrogen gas solution to the market. HALO, a nitrogen gas generator specifically designed for MP-AES, is an evolution of Peak’s successful Genius 3055 nitrogen generator...
AI uses patient data to administer less toxic treatments
The researchers found that doses were often missed, with some treatments being scheduled twice a year instead of monthly...
Prostate cancer treatment reduced from 37 treatments to 5
A minimally invasive hydrogel technology was administered, and has previously shown to decrease treatment side effects...
Leicester to support chronic lung disease sufferers globally
“We will work with health care professionals and patients to develop a form of rehabilitation that will be acceptable to all those involved."
Successful kidney transplants from hepatitis C infected individuals
Transplantation followed by antiviral therapy cured hepatitis C in 100 percent of patients receiving kidneys from infected donors...
