Researchers at the University of Toronto have harnessed a bacterial immune defense system, known as CRISPR, to efficiently and precisely control the process of RNA splicing. The technology opens the door to new applications, including systematically interrogating the functions of parts of genes and correcting splicing deficiencies that underlie numerous diseases and disorders. “Almost all […]
Digital innovations will be increasingly crucial to reducing pressure on the NHS and improving medication adherence rates and outcomes among the estimated 6.8 million people in the UK living with a health condition that could be appropriate for clinical homecare. This was the message from Ejike Nwokoro, Patients Insights and Data Strategy Manager, at HealthNet Homecare, […]
Zurich, Switzerland – 25th June 2024; For life sciences and biotech companies, access to affordable dedicated lab spaces is hard to come by. Labs are prohibitively expensive to build and operate, posing significant financial barriers to innovation and research. A cutting-edge new alternative is being offered by Superlab Suisse, a leading provider of innovative laboratory and […]
London: Metagenics, the world renowned science-based vitamin and supplement company, proudly announces its strategic partnership with Jellyfish, the integrated global digital marketing business entrusted with overseeing its global media strategy. After an extensive pitch process, Metagenics selected Jellyfish for their expertise across media, creative, data and technology. Leveraging their suite of proprietary technology, Jellyfish’s scope is […]
A teenager who is the first patient to take part in a clinical trial to use deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat epilepsy has seen his daytime seizures reduce by 80 per cent. Oran, who had been having severe epileptic seizures for eight years and often needed resuscitation, was the first child in the UK […]
Source: Pexels Just last year, the home healthcare market was estimated at $250 billion. Currently, the whole market is experiencing a big change and growth because of the fast rise in technology. These new technologies are improving the quality of care and making it more accessible and tailored to patients’ needs. From mobile screening tools to AI, […]
According to a joint announcement, Castrol, a global leader in lubricants and part of the oil giant BP, today announced an investment of up to US$50 million in Gogoro, a global technology leader in battery-swapping ecosystems. The first tranche of the investment will see Castrol invest US$25 million to receive 5.72% of Gogoro’s outstanding ordinary shares, followed […]
The U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, on Tuesday declared gun violence in America a public health crisis, recommending an array of preventive measures that he compared to past campaigns against smoking and traffic safety. The step follows years of calls by health officials, including four of Dr. Murthy’s predecessors, to view firearm deaths through […]
Britain’s top GP is urging the next government to end the ‘untenable and totally unacceptable’ long waiting times that patients are facing for GP appointments. Professor Kamila Hawthorne, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, is concerned that with the General Election only weeks away, political parties will include ‘vote winning’ access targets in their […]
A new tablet form of ketamine has shown promise in treating severe depression, offering a potential alternative to expensive clinic-based treatments. Unlike the injectable and nasal spray alternatives that require clinicians to monitor patients for two hours while side effects subside, the slow-release tablet form can be taken safely at home without medical supervision and […]
