Improving antibiotic prescribing for UTIs
Major new research study to improve antibiotic prescribing for urinary tract infections (UTIs) in primary care New research led by…
Infection/Disease
Testing strategy for chronic liver disease
Testing strategy for chronic liver disease: A research team from the Department of Medicine III at MedUni Vienna and University…
MS: new biomarker discovered
MS: new biomarker discovered: A study conducted by researchers from the Department of Neurology at MedUni Vienna and University Hospital…
Peritoneal dialysis: New treatment option against infections
Peritoneal dialysis: New treatment option against infections: Inflammations of the peritoneum (peritonitis) are as frequent as they are feared complications…
Targeting disease control beyond under 5s
Targeting disease control beyond under 5s: Global efforts to reduce infectious disease rates must have a greater focus on older…
Parasites: Potent new compound discovery has breakthrough potential for certain diseases
Scientists have discovered a new class of compound that is potentially active against trypanosome parasites that cause human African trypanosomiasis…
Cholesterol passport for adolescents
The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights that everyone has the right to life could as well be extended to…
Key gene that blocks the ‘spillover’ of avian flu to humans discovered
Understanding the genetic make-up of currently circulating avian flu strains may offer one of the best lines of defence against…
Anthony Nolan award winners at prestigious ceremony
Researchers win prestigious awards for dedication to lifesaving research in support of Anthony Nolan: Dr Robert Wynn, Consultant Paediatric Haematologist…
Beta-2 agonists not associated with a lower risk of Parkinson’s
Beta-2 agonists are bronchodilators commonly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although beta-2 agonists…