Alzheimer's disease & dementia
People with dementia could be missing out on post-diagnosis care
A new report has found that as many as 85% of people with dementia could be missing out on important post-diagnosis care.
Sep 26, 2022
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Newcastle University
Biomedical technology
Scientists develop swab test to identify premature skin aging
Experts at Newcastle University have developed a personalized non-invasive test that can reveal if somebody's skin is at risk of aging prematurely.
Sep 1, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
First trial to prove a diet supplement can prevent hereditary cancer
A trial in people with high hereditary risk of a wide range of cancers has shown a major preventive effect from resistant starch, found in a wide range of foods such as oats, breakfast cereal, cooked and cooled pasta or rice, ...
Jul 25, 2022
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Genetics
Pneumonia risk signals and their potential for precision medicine
The largest ever genomic study of pneumonia has identified the genetic risk signals of the disease, paving the way for potential new treatments and the use of precision medicine.
Jul 6, 2022
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Genetics
New liver and kidney disease identified
Scientists have identified a new disease in a ground-breaking discovery that could help patients with unexplained liver and kidney problems.
May 27, 2022
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Diabetes
Protein supplement helps control Type 2 diabetes
Drinking a small amount of whey protein before meals has been shown to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugars.
May 27, 2022
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Medical research
One-off treatment shown to prevent long term side effects of cancer radiotherapies
A new study has found that a simple, one-off treatment was able to prevent long term side effects of cancer radiotherapies.
May 23, 2022
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Surgery
Austerity may be worsening NHS waiting time inequality in Scotland
Scientists at Newcastle University analyzed three common elective surgery procedures, primary hip and knee replacements and knee arthroscopies, between 1 April 1997 to 31 March 2019. Hip replacements are commonly used to ...
Apr 13, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Exercise shown to release protein reducing bowel cancer risk
Scientists at Newcastle University have shown that physical activity causes the cancer-fighting protein, interleukin-6 (IL-6), to be released into the bloodstream which helps repair the DNA of damaged cells.
Apr 7, 2022
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Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes remission is possible for people with lower BMIs
A new study by Professor Roy Taylor and his team shows remission from type 2 diabetes is possible for people with lower BMIs.
Apr 1, 2022
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