Search Results for: personalised medicine
Computational methods of researching cancer treatments
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms have the potential to bring substantial advances in the fields of research exploring complex diseases and trying to identify effective treatments. Dr Benjamin […]
Screening frailty: A predictor of healthcare requirements in older people
People are living longer, and this is associated with increased pressure on healthcare services. Assessing how much support people need allows resources to be used effectively and patients to receive […]
The Leverhulme Trust: Funding for the future
‘Blue skies’ research is inherently risky as the value and indeed real-world application of research projects cannot be guaranteed. Yet, this type of curiosity-driven research plays an important role, not […]
Healing with star power: Using plasma to treat skin wounds
New resistant bacteria strains and viruses are appearing all the time, making the treatment of infections increasingly difficult. Humanity is in dire need of new weapons to fight this worldwide […]
Take a breath: Is it time to re-think how we diagnose COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has significant health, social, and economic impacts. However, the diagnosis criteria for the condition remains broadly general and relies on the use of lung function […]
Business analytics and healthcare: An interview with Opher Baron
Opher Baron is Distinguished Professor of Operations Management at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. His research interests are broad and varied, covering everything from business analytics in relation to healthcare, to autonomous […]
Using genetics to guide treatment of arterial hypertension with Rostafuroxin
Primary hypertension is a major health concern and can cause serious cardiac, renal and brain complications responsible for about 10% of worldwide health burden and costs. The development of hypertension […]
New hope for accurate prognosis of prostate and blood cancers using 3D telomeric imaging and Lamin A/C
Professor Sabine Mai of the University of Manitoba, Canada, has been examining the links between genomic instability and cancer using 3D imaging of the genome. She has also collaborated on […]
Stem cells could offer hope for muscular dystrophy
Muscular dystrophies are genetic conditions that cause muscles to become progressively weaker. Researchers are investigating several novel approaches, including gene and stem cell therapy, to meet the challenges of these […]
Oral anticancer therapy: Improving safety, empowering patients
The ability of patients to administer potentially toxic oral anticancer medications by themselves in the comfort of their homes allows freedom and control of their treatment away from a hospital […]