Medicine
Kidneys In Space: Why A Trip To Mars Could End In Dialysis
Posted in Highlights from UCL, Medicine, Science on 18th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller
"Our study highlights the fact that if you're planning a space mission, kidneys really matter."
AI Unearths Nearly A Million Potential Antibiotics To Take Out Superbugs
Posted in Medicine, Science on 13th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller
"We have been able to just accelerate the discovery of antibiotics."
Donanemab For Alzheimer's Gets Unanimous Thumbs Up From FDA Panel
Posted in Medicine, Science on 13th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller
If approved, donanemab will expand the first class of disease-modifying drugs, serving as the building blocks for future generations of drugs.
Researchers Developing Ultra-sensitive Blood Test With Potential To Revolutionise Diagnosis Of Alzheimer’s
Posted in Medicine, Science on 13th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller
Researchers at the University of York are using light-based technology to develop a simple and cost-effective blood test for Alzheimer’s disease.
More Than 380,000 Cancer Patients 'not Treated On Time Since 2015'
Posted in Medicine on 13th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller
The NHS key target of 85% of people starting cancer treatment within 62 days has not been met since December 2015.