Cell-based vaccine for children and adolescents
A cell-based influenza vaccine has effectively provided protection against the flu in children and adolescents, according to a new study.…
Infection/Disease
Leading the fight against scabies
Leading a worldwide effort to better prevent and treat scabies: The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and its partners are leading a global…
WHO recommends malaria vaccine for children at risk
WHO recommends ground breaking malaria vaccine for children at risk. Historic RTS,S/AS01 recommendation can reinvigorate the fight against malaria. The World…
Tracking COVID in Northern Ireland
Tracking COVID in Northern Ireland: A group of experts at Queen's University Belfast have been using mathematical modelling to track…
WHO: new essential medicines list
WHO prioritizes access to diabetes and cancer treatments in new Essential Medicines Lists: High prices and low availability still a…
Institute launch to tackle infectious disease threats
‘Critical mass’ of scientists launches Institute to tackle infectious disease threats: Imperial College London has launched a pioneering new Institute to…
Call for urgent action on meningitis
WHO and partners call for urgent action on meningitis. WHO and partners launch new meningitis strategy aims to save more…
Could Vitamin-A bring back your sense of smell after Covid?
Could Vitamin-A bring back your sense of smell after Covid? Researchers at the University of East Anglia and James Paget…
Researchers target key protein to fight inflammatory disease
Researchers at the University of Queensland target key protein to fight inflammatory disease: For the first time, researchers have identified…
Greater focus on vaccinating at-risk groups
A new research report published today by the International Longevity Centre-UK (ILC) and commissioned by MSD urges charities, public health…