Chinese drug extends stroke treatment window from 6 hours to 2 days
In a trial of nearly 1,000 patients, about 70% of those given loberamisal regained full functional independence.
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Health fair brings free check-ups and screening to Tira-Chapéu in Praia
The organisation Youth With A Mission brought several institutions together to offer rapid tests, medical consultations and psychological support to the community.
Seoul public hospital shares dementia and palliative care expertise with Denmark and Kenya
Seobuk Hospital welcomed foreign health delegations who came to learn about its dementia care, tuberculosis and end-of-life programmes.
Researchers in Porto and Minho develop a hydrogel to treat melanoma
A hybrid material that turns into a gel on contact with the skin could release chemotherapy in a localised, controlled way onto the area affected by the cancer.
MIT class project leads to US-approved device for tremors
A wristband that uses vibration to reduce tremors, born from a student project at MIT, has received FDA clearance for adults with essential tremor.
Molecule developed in Japan boosts cell energy in ALS models
Researchers at Tohoku University have shown that the compound MA-5 restores mitochondrial function in flies and in cells from patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Natural compound from soil bacteria proves effective against dangerous gut infection
German scientists have found that argyrin B fights the bacterium Clostridioides difficile in mice while sparing beneficial gut flora.
Healthy lifestyle cuts cancer risk by 29%, large German study confirms
Researchers at the German Cancer Research Center analysed data from almost 288,000 people and found a link to lower risk for 13 types of cancer.
Child vaccination doubles in Nigeria thanks to French-backed strategy
A trial led by Inserm showed that offering nutritional supplements on vaccination days doubled measles coverage in northern Nigeria.
Menstrual blood could help diagnose endometriosis faster
Researchers from Inserm and the Institut Pasteur have identified genetic markers linked to endometriosis in menstrual blood.
Luxembourg launches Research Clinic to make it easier for patients to access clinical trials
The Luxembourg Institute of Health, the University of Luxembourg and the country's four major hospitals have joined forces in the new Luxembourg Research Clinic.
More and more Flemish people rarely or never drink alcohol
A survey commissioned by Kom op tegen Kanker shows that 44% of adults in Flanders hardly drink alcohol, compared with 36% in 2022.