WHC2024 Opening Ceremony Dr Muna Tahlak

Global healthcare leaders convene in Rio for 47th World Hospital Congress

The annual gathering brings together over 1,250 delegates from 65 countries to address pressing challenges in hospital management and healthcare delivery.  

Tubercolosis

New genetic mutation linked to tuberculosis susceptibility challenges understanding of TNF’s role in immunity

Researchers at The Rockefeller University have identified a rare genetic mutation that increases vulnerability to tuberculosis, potentially reshaping our understanding of tumour necrosis factor’s role in the immune system.  

Groundbreaking technique renders skin transparent, opening new avenues for diagnostic imaging

Researchers have developed a novel method to make skin and underlying tissues transparent using a common food dye, heralding potentially far-reaching applications for a wide range of medical diagnostics and certain treatments.  

COVID-19 virus

New antibody neutralises all known SARS-CoV-2 variants

A broadly neutralising antibody capable of protecting against all known SARS-CoV-2 variants and related coronaviruses has been discovered by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin.  

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ESC Congress 2024: Quitting smoking halves cardiovascular risk in coronary artery disease patients

New research reveals that patients with stable coronary artery disease who quit smoking at any point after diagnosis can reduce their risk of major cardiovascular events by nearly 50%. The study, presented at ESC Congress 2024, also found that merely reducing smoking habits had minimal impact on cardiovascular risk.  

Professor Maciej Banach of the Medical University of Lodz

ESC Congress 2024: Experts call for routine screening of Lipoprotein(a) in cardiovascular health

A series of groundbreaking studies from Poland have shed new light on the prevalence and impact of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] on cardiovascular health, prompting calls for routine measurement of this important biomarker.

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Machine learning reveals three distinct subtypes of Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have utilised advanced machine learning techniques to identify three distinct subtypes of Parkinson’s disease, potentially paving the way for more personalised treatment approaches.    

NIH recognises innovative medical device designs from undergraduate biomedical engineers

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and VentureWell have awarded prizes totalling $160,000 to 11 winning teams and five honourable mentions in the 13th annual Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge.  

New genomic technique tracks multiple hospital superbugs simultaneously

New genomic technique tracks multiple hospital superbugs simultaneously

A groundbreaking method for monitoring antibiotic-resistant bacteria in hospitals could improve infection control and patient care.  

Vitestro autonomous blood drawing device

Autonomous blood drawing device receives CE marking

Vitestro, a Dutch medical robotics firm, has announced that its autonomous blood drawing device has received CE marking, making it the first such device to be approved for commercial use in the European Union. This milestone, achieved in July 2024, signifies the device’s compliance with the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) standards for safety and […]