The study found an increase in incidence among young people and people from deprived areas
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Parkinson’s UK awards ICL £100,000 to develop small drugs for Parkinson’s disease
The neurodegenerative condition currently affects around 153,000 people in the UK
New collaboration aims to research early mutations in rare blood disorder
Langerhans cell histiocytosis currently affects around one in 200,000 children in the UK
UCL begins first UK deep brain stimulation study for children with rare epilepsy
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome affects up to 5% of children living with paediatric epilepsy
IHI’s new funding round to include topics on CVD and arthritis
The initiative’s proposals aim to tackle current challenges in health research and innovation
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
