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Cancer and Genomics Combining anti-tumour drugs with chemo may improve rare children’s cancer outcomes Phase 2 trial found adding Bevacizumab to different chemotherapy drugs led to more patients’ tumours shrinking, which has helped to change routine UK treatment.
Microbiology and Infection New and highly infectious E. coli strain resistant to powerful antibiotics
Applied Health Research Lockdown air quality boost in Oxford helped 41% reduction in adult asthma hospital stays
Immunology and Immunotherapy Immune cells lose ‘killer instinct’ in cancerous tumours – but functionality can be re-awakened
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08 September 2022 Metabolic markers could give clues for brain hypertension Tests showed women with Idiopathic Intercranial Hypertension had a distinct metabolic profile, but weight loss programmes had positive effect on results
07 September 2022 How the immune system tolerates friendly gut bacteria New understanding about how the gut balances between 'good' and 'bad' bacteria could provide new clues for managing chronic gut diseases
06 September 2022 Patient preferences surveyed to inform the development of acceptable new treatments Study part of new European recommendations for bringing patient preferences into drug development
05 September 2022 Crystal clear communication: conversation between immune and nerve cells help maintain cornea health Review of research found that two way conversation ensures inflammation in cornea kept to minimum
05 September 2022 Eye dye potential diagnostic tool for ocular inflammation disease Diagnostics for uveitis could be made easier thanks to new dye that can be used in drop form
01 September 2022 Anticlotting hope after rare genetic defect discovery New research with families in Chile looking at a rare genetic defect suggests that new, more powerful drugs to prevent dangerous clotting would be safe.
29 August 2022 Global digital health leaders propose framework for healthcare data research Healthcare data research should follow a framework to ensure transparency at every stage, according to experts across research, regulation and patient advocacy.
15 August 2022 Preterm birth delay drugs safe for global reduction in neonatal death Women around the world must access the best medical treatments that help to delay preterm births.
04 August 2022 New Insights into Increases in Unexplained Paediatric Hepatitis Cases Professor Deirdre Kelly and Dr Zania Stamataki, Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy, provide insights into increases of unexplained paediatric hepatitis.