Trigger for onset of Alzheimer's discovered

The chemical changes in the brain that are at the root of diseases such as Alzheimer’s have been mapped in detail for the first time by scientists at the Chemistry Department of Cambridge University. The breakthrough could lead to earlier diagnosis of dementia-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. 20 May 2013

Amyloid fibrils in the brain are an early indication of Alzheimer's

Genome analysis poses ethical dilemmas, says European Society of Human Genetics
The provision of services that give patients cheap whole-genome analysis can pose ethical problems if used incorrectly, says The European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG). It has issued recommendations for proper use of genetic analysis. 22 May 2013

Denmark healthcare market bouncing back after recession
The Danish healthcare market is showing healthy signs of recovery following the crippling global financial crisis of 2008, says the latest report from business intelligence providers GlobalData: Healthcare, Regulatory and Reimbursement Landscape — Denmark.

Trial of patient self-management fails due to lack of support from professionals
The processes to allow people to self-manage their own illness are not being used appropriately by health professionals to the benefit of their patients, new research suggests.

Low cost tuberculosis diagnosis will help developing countries
A combination of simple clinical, radiological and laboratory tools can diagnose smear-negative tuberculosis (SN-TB) better than current systems of diagnosis.

Cell-free skin graft heals chronic leg ulcers
A new type of skin graft produced by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) Tissue Services has healed the chronic leg ulcers of more than half of patients involved in the first trial. The new product, known as dCELL Human Dermis, is made from skin donated by deceased tissue donors and processed to remove all the donor cells using Tissue Regenix’ dCELL technology.

EPSRC invests £32m in projects to develop smart systems and sensors for healthcare
The UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council has awarded £32m to establish three new "Healthcare Interdisciplinary Research Collaborations" to focus UK research excellence and build critical mass in this area.

Pan European telehealth project to develop cookbook of co-ordinated care
The Advancing Care Coordination and Telehealth Deployment (ACT) program will explore the organizational and structural processes needed to successfully implement chronic disease management services on a large scale.

Simple drinking device for hospital patients wins Queens Award for Enterprise
Hydrate for Health Ltd has won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for 'The Hydrant' a simple, hands-free, drinking system designed to prevent dehydration in patients in hospital and other settings. Studies have shown a 35% reduction in length of stay in hospitals, and a £36 saving for every £1 spent on the system.

 

Robotic surgery in the home: is this the future? 

Robots have established a foothold in surgery but what role will they play 20 years from now? Dr Paula Gomes of Cambridge Consultants looks at Surgical robots and robot surgeons

MTB Europe launches new Marcomms Service for medical technology vendors
MTB Europe has launched a range of marketing and communications services for vendors and suppliers in the medical technology sector. From writing services to social media campaigns. See more ...

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Novel pain therapy system manages patients with chronic neuropathic pain

Department of Health provides £260m for hospital electronic prescribing systems

UK doctors lagging behind Europe in use of online cardiology training tool

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Gamma ray imaging visualizes bio-metals and molecules simultaneously  

Project to improve healthcare in care homes

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