cardiovascular disease

Unequal progress: Socioeconomic and age disparities in UK cardiovascular disease trends

A comprehensive study published in The BMJ [1] reveals a complex picture of cardiovascular disease (CVD) trends in the UK over the past two decades. While rates of coronary heart disease have declined significantly, this progress has been offset by rising incidences of other cardiovascular conditions.  

Researchers use AI to identify new high-risk endometrial cancer subtype – and show how to diagnose it

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have made a significant breakthrough in endometrial cancer diagnosis, utilising artificial intelligence (AI) to identify a previously unrecognised high-risk subtype. This discovery promises to enhance patient care for those with the most common gynaecological malignancy.  

dementia

New AI model predicts Alzheimer’s progression from speech analysis

Researchers at Boston University have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can predict with 78.5% accuracy whether individuals with mild cognitive impairment will progress to Alzheimer’s-associated dementia over a six-year period.

obesity

Genetic variant linked to obesity: New insights into SMIM1 gene’s role in metabolism

A groundbreaking study has unveiled a novel genetic factor contributing to obesity, shedding light on the complex interplay between genetics and body weight regulation.

microscopic view of large intestine

Pantoprazole reduces GI bleeding risk in ventilated ICU patients

Global trial results provide clarity on proton-pump inhibitor use A large international trial and updated systematic review have provided critical evidence supporting the use of the proton-pump inhibitor pantoprazole to prevent upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in critically ill adults requiring mechanical ventilation.  

Siemens Healthineers Biograph Trinion PET/CT

Siemens Healthineers unveils Biograph Trinion: Innovative PET/CT system for precision molecular imaging

Siemens Healthineers has announced the launch of the Biograph Trinion, a cutting-edge positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scanner that boasts high performance, energy efficiency, and a wide array of clinical capabilities.

Alex Fong

Practical solutions for sustainability in drug delivery

The very nature of healthcare, and in particular, pharma, makes sustainability particularly challenging. Patient safety and drug efficacy should remain the greatest priority for healthcare organisations and practitioners, but how do we find the balance between creating a more sustainable future in the drug delivery device sector while also maintaining product quality and safety?   

sex differences in pain perception

Breakthrough study unveils sex differences in pain perception

In a groundbreaking study published in BRAIN [1], researchers from the University of Arizona Health Sciences have uncovered functional sex differences in nociceptors, the specialized nerve cells responsible for producing pain. This work provides a critical foundation for implementing a precision medicine approach to managing pain, considering patient sex as a fundamental factor in treatment […]

Researchers develop perovskite X-ray detectors: A promising advance for lower-dose medical imaging

Researchers from the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics (SIOM) at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, collaborating with colleagues from Central China Normal University, have developed a novel perovskite-based X-ray detector integrated with a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) pixel array.

childhood obesity on the rise

Rising tide: a global surge in childhood obesity is cause for concern

A new comprehensive study reveals a stark increase in the prevalence of childhood and adolescent obesity worldwide, underscoring a mounting public health crisis. The systematic review and meta-analysis, conducted by Zhang et al., and published in JAMA Pediatrics [1] delves into data from over 45 million children and adolescents across 154 countries, offering a detailed […]