Ophthalmology
Hope for restoring sight in acid attack victims
A revolutionary approach to treating chemical burns in the eye is beginning a clinical trial.
Jul 15, 2019
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Neuroscience
Recognizing the basic structure of language is not unique to the human brain
A team led at Newcastle University, UK, has shed light on the evolutionary roots of language in the brain.
Nov 17, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Possible breast cancer 'achilles heel' discovered
A leading team of Newcastle University scientists have found that 'turning off' two proteins reduces the ability of breast cancer cells to survive and grow.
Oct 15, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Global study into COVID-19 loss of smell
People who have recently experienced loss of smell are being urged to participate in a survey as a new global research group investigates the symptom as a marker of COVID-19.
May 7, 2020
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Surgery
Tonsillectomy both cost- and clinically effective for adults, finds study
Scientists say tonsil removal is both cost- and clinically effective for adults who get recurrent severe sore throats.
May 17, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Gentle stroll on treadmill helps prevent liver cancer
Regular gentle exercise could play a role in reversing liver damage that can lead to cancer, suggests a new study.
Feb 16, 2021
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Diabetes
Experts say inexpensive drug could slow heart disease for type 1 diabetic patients
Scientists at Newcastle University believe a drug commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes could be routinely taken by Type 1 diabetic patients to slow the development or delay heart disease.
Aug 25, 2016
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Autism spectrum disorders
Immersive virtual reality therapy shows lasting effect of treatment for autism phobias
Virtual reality has been shown to help children with autism with nearly 45% remaining free from their fears and phobias six months after treatment.
Feb 15, 2019
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Immunology
Discovery of new white blood cell reveals target for better vaccine design
Researchers in Newcastle and Singapore have identified a new type of white blood cell which activates a killing immune response to an external source – providing a new potential target for vaccines for conditions such ...
Jul 27, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Breakthrough in cancer cell screening advances personalised treatment of childhood leukaemia
Researchers at Newcastle University have been able to accurately predict how children whose cancer returns after treatment for leukaemia are likely to respond to further treatment.
Aug 18, 2016
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