biomedical science
Bowel cancer treatment hope as scientists solve immune system mystery
The disease is the second most common cause of cancer death in the UK, with about 16,800 deaths in the country every year.
Self-propelling robot endoscope ‘could make bowel cancer screening comfortable’
Scientists have created a new type endoscope that is soft, flexible, and capable of extending and curling inside the body on its own.
Study links inflammatory bowel disease to increased risk of stroke
IBD, which causes chronic inflammation of the intestines, includes Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and unclassified inflammatory bowel disease.
Men and women with migraine both have increased risk of stroke – study
Previous research suggested the increased risk of ischemic stroke – when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel to the brain – mostly affects young women.
Trouble with falling and staying asleep ‘linked to increased risk of stroke’
The researchers said the link was stronger in participants under 50 years of age who had five to eight insomnia symptoms.
Male masturbation may increase chances of having offspring, scientists say
Research on primates suggest the act of self-pleasure also reduces the risk of contracting STIs.
Fatal heart attacks more common on a Monday, research suggests
Scientists have been unable to fully explain this ‘Blue Monday’ phenomenon.
Liver dialysis device safe and effective for treating liver failure – study
If a larger clinical trial is successful, the DIALIVE device could be approved for clinical use within the next three years, researchers suggest.
‘Smart bandages’ could improve outcomes for patients with non-healing wounds
Wirelessly powered smart bandages have been developed by a team of scientists to improve the quality of life for those with non-healing wounds.
Diet low in flavanols may drive age-related memory loss, scientists claim
The researcher said findings ‘raises the possibility of using flavanol-rich diets to improve cognitive function in older adults’.