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Could Sugars Provide Accurate Testing for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis?

Could Sugars Provide Accurate Testing for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis?

COMPLEX sugars identified in the blood may enable early and accurate detection of prostate cancer which may help cure more men of the disease…

The Evolving Primary Care Landscape in the Wake of COVID-19

Primary care has undergone more change in the last few weeks than in the preceding decade, a huge reaction catalysed by COVID-19, changing the NHS.

Maternal Vaginal Microbiome Associated with Premature Birth

DIVERSITY of vaginal microbial flora increases risk of premature delivery. The maternal vaginal microbiome particularly in the first trimester of pregnancy…

Genetic Link Between Weight Gain and Contraceptive Implant

The ESR1 gene is located on chromosome six and encodes an oestrogen receptor that, when activated, contributes to hormone binding within cells…

30 Minutes to Diagnosis: Novel Kidney Stone Testing Method

KIDNEY stones occur when a build-up of salts and minerals form crystals that enlarge into a hard mass, causing considerable pain and blockages…

Artificial Kidney Device to Improve Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease

FILTERING and ion transport, the primary functions of the kidney, have been simulated in a device created by chemical engineers…

The Benefit of Faecal Transplant in Premature Babies

BOWEL DISEASE in premature babies presents a significant impact on survival rates, with the immaturity of the gastrointestinal tract causing bacterial…

The Molecular Similarities of Coeliac Disease and Cystic Fibrosis

TREATMENT of coeliac disease may now be possible using a compound originally developed for cystic fibrosis. While current remedies for coeliac disease…

Review of the 54th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes 2018

Held in the beautiful and culturally rich city of Berlin, Germany, this year’s European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) congress was set to…

Implementation of an Aggressive Management of Insulin Therapy and Carbohydrates Intake During a Trail-Running Endurance Competition in Athletes with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

The idea to test the implementation of an aggressive insulin and carbohydrate intervention strategy approach to Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) athletes…