gout

Genetic bombshell shatters gout myths: Lifestyle choices not to blame, landmark study reveals

New research challenges long-held beliefs about the causes of gout, highlighting the significant impact of genetics on the chronic inflammatory condition.  

Video streaming from ambulances could improve stroke outcomes

A new study suggests that video consultations between ambulance staff and stroke specialists could lead to faster, more precise treatment decisions for acute stroke patients, potentially saving lives and reducing long-term disability.  

Novel Human Skin Atlas reveals developmental secrets and potential for regenerative medicine

A groundbreaking study has mapped prenatal human skin at the cellular level, offering unprecedented insights into skin formation and hair follicle development. The research, which includes the creation of a novel skin organoid model, could pave the way for developments in treating congenital skin disorders and improving regenerative medicine approaches.  

health data

Health Data Research UK and Singapore’s National Research Foundation join forces to advance global health data science

Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) and the National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a collaborative partnership in healthcare and data science. The agreement aims to harness cutting-edge data science and research to drive improvements in healthcare, research, and innovation on a global scale.  

sleepy intern doctor

Night float vs Call: Study reveals impact on medical interns’ sleep and performance

A new study suggests that medical interns working on float schedules with concentrated night shifts experience better sleep regularity, mood, and cognitive performance compared to those on traditional call schedules with extended shifts.  

CAR-T therapy

New research reveals severe non-inflammatory neurological complications in young patients following CAR-T therapy

A study from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has uncovered rare but severe neurological side effects in children, adolescents, and young adults receiving CAR-T cell therapy for leukaemia, highlighting the need for further investigation into the complex mechanisms underlying these complications.  

Brain’s waste clearance system definitively imaged in humans for the first time

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have provided the first definitive imaging evidence of the glymphatic system in human brains, confirming a long-hypothesised network of waste clearance pathways.  

Dr. Feras Khaliel

The world’s first fully robotic heart transplant: We interview the cardiac surgeon about the procedure

In an historic achievement, Dr. Feras Khaliel and his team at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, successfully performed the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant on a 16-year-old patient with end-stage heart failure. This innovative procedure reduced recovery times and surgical risks, setting a new standard for cardiac […]

doctor's note

AI-generated Doctor’s Letters show promise in German healthcare study

Researchers at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg demonstrate that artificial intelligence can effectively produce medical documentation, potentially reducing physicians’ administrative burden.  

Researchers have mapped nearly 140,000 neurons in the fruit-fly brain.

Unveiling the neural labyrinth: Fruit fly brain map sets new benchmark in neuroscience

Researchers unveil the most comprehensive neural map of an adult animal brain to date, offering unprecedented insights into brain circuitry and function.