Smokers at increased risk of recurring pneumonia
A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has shown that people who smoke are at a…
Infection/Disease
Liquid chalk highly effective in killing SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A viruses
Liquid chalk highly effective in killing SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A viruses: Melbourne researchers have found that liquid chalk, commonly used…
The VacSeen student led project
The VacSeen Project is a student-led initiative to vaccinate homeless people for free has received an “overwhelming response”, according to…
China is certified malaria-free by WHO
From 30 million cases to zero: China is certified malaria-free by WHO: Following a 70-year effort, China has been awarded…
Head and Neck Imaging Meeting of BSHNI and RSM
The largest annual meetings in Head and Neck Imaging in the UK is taking place online this year to make it available…
Sunflower peptide as “template” for potential analgesic
A naturally occurring peptide in sunflower seeds was synthetically optimised and has now been identified as a potential drug for…
Lead from leaded petrol persists in London air
Research from Imperial College London has found that lead from leaded petrol persists in London’s air despite its ban in…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome endoscopically identifiable
Irritable Bowel Syndrome endoscopically identifiable for the first time from mucosal biofilms: One in six women and one in twelve…
Whooping cough vaccine clinical trial to help prevent allergies
More than 1500 babies are being sought for a research study testing whether a whooping cough vaccine can help prevent…
National AIDS Trust’s response to policy change
National AIDS Trust’s response to NHS Blood and Transplant’s changes to blood, plasma and platelet donations from 14 June 2021…