£1.2m project to improve drug delivery
Queen's University Belfast are leading a £1.2m project to improve drug delivery for a range of illnesses. The grant, awarded…
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Cervical cancer rates set to double for over 50s
Cervical cancer rates set to double among over 50s over next 20 years: A new model, commissioned by Jo’s Cervical…
Most children with cancer have mild COVID-19
Most children and adolescents with cancer have mild COVID-19 disease and make a full recovery, a new study has found.…
Oral hookworm vaccine could save millions around the world
Oral hookworm vaccine could save millions around the world: There’s been a significant breakthrough in the development of a vaccine…
COVID-19 risks explained with new calculator
A calculator to help people understand their risk factors for COVID-19 infection and vaccination has been launched by the Immunisation Coalition in…
Amnesty: freedom of expression and misinformation crisis
Covid-19: Global attack on freedom of expression is having a dangerous impact on public health crisis: Attacks on freedom of expression…
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.…
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…
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…
Cancer Treatment influences vaccine response
The type of cancer treatment influences vaccine response: Cancer patients are at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe COVID-19…
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…