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Researchers reveal how a protein interaction can increase Alzheimer’s risk
AD is the most common form of dementia, which affects over 944,000 people in the UK
Scientists uncover new disease-driving mechanism to treat atheroschlerosis
Atherosclerotic plaques in the arteries affect 42% of adults living without heart disease
Study shows cholesterol-lowering drug reduces diabetic retinopathy risk
An estimated 27% of patients globally living with diabetes will be affected by retinopathy
UK dementia organisations publish new manifesto ahead of general election
The manifesto calls on the next UK government to make dementia a key health priority
Europe contributes over €750m to African Vaccines Manufacturing Accelerator
The initiative aims to improve African pandemics, outbreaks, preparedness and responses
KCL’s mini liver model promises more effective drug testing method
The method provides a more accurate and ethical approach to drug testing for medicines
New ‘space hairdryer’ to regenerate heart tissue after bypass surgery
According to WHO, cardiovascular diseases are responsible for 17.9 million annual deaths
US study suggests BMS’ cancer drug could target Parkinson’s-causing protein
The progressive neurodegenerative condition affects more than ten million people worldwide
Lab-grown ‘mini guts’ to help identify treatment for Crohn’s disease
The lifelong inflammatory bowel disease affects around one in every 350 people in the UK
Researchers design genetic mole reversal therapy for rare skin condition
Congenital melanocytic naevus syndrome can cover up to 80% of the bodies of children
Researchers reveal genetic makeup could identify treatment options for sepsis
The serious condition is responsible for approximately 11 million deaths worldwide every year
UMC Utrecht and VectorY collaborate to identify biomarkers of ALS
The progressive neurological disorder currently affects more than 200,000 people worldwide
Researchers identify link between gum disease and young-onset stroke
Stroke causes over seven million new cases annually, ranking second in leading global mortality
Leuko device to remotely monitor cancer patients during chemotherapy
Cancer was estimated to be responsible for more than 18 million cases worldwide in 2020
