GSK’s malaria vaccine shows 45% efficacy in children An ongoing phase III study in Africa indicates that vaccination of children and young infants with RTS,S/AS01 prevented many cases of clinical and severe malaria.…
Use of newer oral contraceptives linked to higher breast cancer risk Oral contraceptive use is associated with a 50% increased risk of breast cancer compared with no use or former use.…
Protein target may hold the key to longevity, research showsWhile developing an investigational drug, researchers created TRAP-1-knockout mice, which had reduced susceptibility to age-related pathologies.…
Anticholinergic drugs impair cognitive and physical function in the elderly Analysis from a systematic review of 46 studies indicates that drugs with anticholinergic properties have a significant adverse effect on cognitive and physical function.…
In-utero exposure to gestational diabetes linked to glucose intolerance in later life Research strengthens the theory that gestational diabetes may lead to altered glucose metabolism in the offspring.…
Caerulein induces β-cells to regenerate within pancreas Injecting caerulein into the pancreas stimulates β-cell transdifferentiation from existing α-cells pointing to new treatment strategy for diabetes.…
Facial expressions can help emergency diagnosis Study shows patients with serious cardiopulmonary disorders have a narrower range of facial expressions.…
Protein identified that increases resistance to chemotherapy Researchers from Barts Cancer Institute have identified a role for endothelial Focal Adhesion Kinase (FAK) in regulating tumour chemosensitivity.…
Scientists engineer ‘α-sheet’ to neutralise amyloid proteins Researchers have confirmed the existence of a toxic intermediary in the development of amyloid proteins and have designed a protein to neutralise it.…
Community pharmacists identify people at risk of diabetesPharmacists can identify patients who have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, research by the University of East Anglia and Boots UK confirms.…