World news about “Medical research” published by euronews.
15 minutes walk against diabetesA short walk after each meal could prevent older people developing type-2 diabetes, an American study has found. Researchers at George Washington University… 12/06/2013
Does breast cancer screening present more risks than benefits?An independent investigation into breast cancer screening has been launched by the UK government’s cancer chief, Prof Sir Mike Richards to try to settle the… 11/06/2013
AIDS expert warns against ‘so what?’ attitude 30 years on The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) was discovered 30 years ago. In 1983, French and American… 20/05/2013
Deep inside the brain The brain controls our thinking, feelings and movements and a new exhibition in southern France aims to reveal some of its secrets. European researchers… 20/05/2013
Angelina’s choice Angelina Jolie brought into the open an effective and yet little-known medical-surgical procedure this week, when she shared her own experience publicly: she… 17/05/2013
US breakthrough in stem cell research Scientists at the Oregon Health and Science University and the Oregon National Primate Research Centre(ONPRC) have announced that they have succeeded in… 16/05/2013
Proton therapy gives cancer hope Several million people in the world are affected by cancer and there are various treatments available. Some patients undergo sessions of proton therapy, an… 14/05/2013
Shrinking the pacemaker At the Meditronic Company in Switzerland a new generation of equipment is being produced, from gloves and masks to much more complicated devices such as… 13/05/2013
New coronavirus may be contagious from human to human The World Health Organisation has said that there is increasing evidence to suggest that the coronavirus can be passed between people in close contact… 13/05/2013
Evidence grows for human to human transmission of deadly new coronavirus The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed that the potentially fatal coronavirus could be transmitted from person to person. WHO Assistant… 12/05/2013
Somalia receives super-jab Abdul Wahab is just six months old so is unaware he has made history. He is one of the first children in Somalia to receive the pentavalent vaccine which… 06/05/2013
Cleaner robots blast hospital bugs Healthcare related infections are one of the most pressing issues facing health services today. Many thousands of patients die every year across Europe and… 02/05/2013
Bringing Neuroscience into School Imagine walking into a classroom where it looks as if the children are playing ‘hide-and-seek’. But actually, this is a revolutionary way of having a reading… 30/04/2013
Regenerating the future of medicine Regenerative medicine is poised to dramatically alter conventional methods of treatment, shifting the focus away from symptoms and targeting the specific… 17/04/2013
Late spring bad news for hay fever sufferers After what has felt like a very long winter, spring has finally sprung. Good news for most people, but an abrupt change in seasons means a bumper crop of… 15/04/2013
Vatican adult stem cell conference seeks to promote ‘ethical’ science The Vatican is bringing top scientists together for its second international adult stem cell conference. The organisers say they want to counter… 13/04/2013
Siberian boffins positive about ‘youth pill’ Scientists in Siberia have reported positive results from tests they have made on themselves using so-called anti-ageing drugs. They decided to press ahead… 05/04/2013
Warm liver works better 13,000 liver transplants are carried out each year in Europe and the United States. Donor organs are preserved by cooling them to slow their metabolism but… 28/03/2013
Scientists urge caution over AIDS ‘functional cure’ A French study of 14 patients with HIV who have remained healthy for years despite stopping treatment has offered fresh evidence that early medical… 27/03/2013
Statins: lowering cholestorol, raising debate There is a growing question mark over a commonly prescribed type of drug to lower cholestorol. Some scientists and doctors believe statins are overused, but… 19/03/2013
Tuberculosis: An injection of hope Tuberculosis still turns some people’s lives to hell. One of them is Alfredo Cabaleiro Besada, from Spain. He said: “After being diagnosed with… 18/03/2013
Now 14 adults with HIV have been ‘functionally cured’ Scientists are celebrating news of a breakthrough in HIV research. Two weeks after the news first emerged that a baby girl in Mississippi had been ‘cured’… 15/03/2013
Early HIV treatment can ‘cure’ 10%Early treatment of HIV can result in a functional cure for around 10 percent of patients say French researchers. The conclusion comes from a study of 14… 15/03/2013
Coma software can accurately predict outcome French teenager Eloi Parpaillon spent a month in a coma after he was knocked off his bike. But from his first moments in intensive care, doctors at the… 11/03/2013
New hope for AMD sufferers Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) affects more than 300,000 people in the EU and is the leading cause of loss of eyesight in people over the age of 50… 04/03/2013
A helping hand Gradually losing control of your body is something that patients with neurodegenerative diseases must learn to live with. Lorenzo Rossi, an amyotrophic… 04/03/2013
Mississippi: baby ‘cured’ of HIV A baby girl in Mississippi who was born with HIV has been cured according to US researchers. The girl was treated with a cocktail of standard HIV fighting… 04/03/2013
Imagina in Monaco Imagina is an annual technology show held in Monaco. This year it was entirely devoted to new dental technology like 3D and laser. These kinds of developments… 26/02/2013
‘Laughter yoga’ fights stress – nocomment Venezuelans in Caracas are using “laughter yoga” therapy to combat the stress of life in the country’s chaotic capital city. Laughter yoga was created by… 19/02/2013
Mending broken hearts Having a heart attack is no longer an automatic death sentence, but as an increasing number of people survive, it means more of them are living with a damaged… 18/02/2013
Printed prosthetics Traditionally, amputees have been offered one-size-fits-all prosthetics – functional but not particularly attractive. Now technology is blurring the line… 13/02/2013
Meet Rex – the world’s first real bionic man A bionic man complete with artificial organs, synthetic blood and robotic limbs has gone on display at the Science Museum in London. Costing some 600,000… 12/02/2013
Elderly care: always aware Researchers repeatedly throw themselves to the floor to simulate how a human falls. It is part of an international effort to help senior citizens. Linda… 04/02/2013
Spanish doctors take aim at lung cancer The Catalan Institute of Oncology in Barcelona, Spain has recently presented the results of a new technique for treating lung cancer, one of the most… 31/01/2013
Virtopsies revolutionise the morgue Autopsies are part of the daily routine here at the Timone hospital in Marseille. In fact the morgue here examines some 650 bodies in the course of a year… 29/01/2013
Cycling therapy for Parkinson’s patients Taking part in the Tour de France is a dream for many keen cyclists, but even if you don’t have the time to get to the Alps you can still attempt some of the… 28/01/2013
Them bones, them bones Swedish scientists have developed a glue that can act as a plaster for complicated bone fractures, which could dramatically improve patient recovery time… 17/01/2013
Paralysed woman feeds herself with robotic arm After more than a decade of paralysis from the neck down, the one thing Jan Scheuemann wanted to be able to do was feed herself a bar of chocolate. Now… 20/12/2012
Using a foe as a friend Last February Emily Whitehead was a very ill seven-year-old. She had been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and standard treatments had… 13/12/2012
Cell transplant gives hope to Nazdana Jan Baby Nazdana Jan was born with a urea cycle disorder, a rare genetic disease that causes a build up of ammonia in the body. Her family recently immigrated to… 06/12/2012
Painless solutions to painful situations Billions of tablets are popped each year to control pain, but scientists say research is beginning to show there aren’t many effective treatments for chronic… 21/11/2012
A world without limits New technologies are blurring the boundaries between the real and the virtual world. The brain can control a machine, and even perceive it as its own body… 13/11/2012
The computer printer at the heart of the matter Scientists are taking the idea of 3D computer printing and catapulting it into the realms of something more suited to science fiction. The idea of printing… 13/11/2012
Precious Venom Venom from snakes is highly needed, both for producing antidotes and for scientific research. In fact, each year snake bites kill more people than cholera… 05/11/2012
Robots under the skin A team of scientists in Italy have been working on a unique robotic surgery system. They hope that one day robots could take over the work of surgeons in… 01/11/2012
New future at fingertips for amputees British engineers are launching a bionic hand they claim is as sophisticated as many prototypes, but cheap enough to meet the needs of a mass market. The… 25/10/2012
Team claims success in forecasting ageing A team of researchers from the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) led by María Blasco, has published a pioneering study that defines longevity in… 08/10/2012
Sensory classroom for autistic children Social interaction and communication are often hugely difficult for autistic children, meaning they have problems interacting and learning at school. Using… 12/09/2012
Less invasive test for Down Syndrome One in 800 children is born with three Chromosome 21’s instead of two resulting in what is commonly know as Down Syndrome, or more technically, Trisomy 21… 03/09/2012
Smart chair: powered by thought It sounds like something from science fiction, being able to control a device through thought alone. However, a prototype wheelchair manoeuvred by human… 29/08/2012
Getting to grips with an artificial finger Surgeons at Malmö‘s University Hospital in Sweden are used to treating patients with injured hands or fingers, but sometimes the only option they have is to… 28/08/2012
Medical hypnosis Pauline wants to put an end to what she calls her “small addictions” – snacking, smoking and drinking too much. To break free of her impulses, she decided to… 16/07/2012
Selecting the right sound from a lot of noise Ever wonder how we are able to focus on what one person is saying in a crowded room full of animated conversations? Researchers at the University of… 12/07/2012
Milking plants A French company is growing fast as it exploits a technology to ‘milk’ precious products from plants. “We produce molecules from plants that otherwise would… 05/07/2012
Man’s oldest fibre holds bandage breakthrough Traditional bandages for protecting and healing wounds may soon be a thing of the past thanks to a team of scientists in Wroclaw University, Poland. They… 04/07/2012
French scientists’ amazing discovery about dead bodies A team of French scientists have been able to make human muscle fibres contract when using cells from a dead body to create the tissue. The amazing discovery… 20/06/2012
HIV vaccine on trial A team of French scientists has started clinical trials on humans for a potential HIV/AIDS vaccine. Chief Scientific Officer at Grenoble-based… 24/05/2012
Gifted children Being gifted has long been equated to being intelligent and having a high IQ. However, many scholars believe that students can also be gifted in the sense of… 16/05/2012
Belgium’s big babies Armelle weighed just over four kilograms when she was born one day ago. She is one of a growing number of bigger babies; newborns who weigh more than four… 14/05/2012
Tests carried out on the bionic eye After 20 years of becoming progressively blind, Chris James is being given the chance to see again. He suffers from retinitis pigmentosa a condition which… 09/05/2012
The molecule that helped hepatitis B patients Every year, half a million people around the world catch hepatitis B, a disease that affects the liver. The virus has reached epidemic proportions in many… 08/05/2012
Japanese scientists have baldness in cross-hairs A research project by Japanese scientists could bring new hope in the battle against baldness. A team at the University of Sciences in Tokyo has managed to… 25/04/2012
Encouraging progress in Parkinson’s therapy British scientists claim tests for a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease have proved encouraging. The therapy introduces three genes into the brain to boost… 18/04/2012
E-textiles improving health and safety It’s never been easier and cheaper to sew small electronic components into wearable clothing. In this issue of Futuris, we are diving into the world of… 11/04/2012
New skin cancer drug gives hope to patients Charlie Jones believes he’s been given a second chance at life, thanks to a new drug specifically designed to target advanced skin cancer. Doctors told him… 21/03/2012
Morphine alternative on horizon French scientists near Paris have discovered a new molecule for treating pain. This could be life-changing for patients suffering from various rare genetic… 15/03/2012
Artificial blood vessels are almost here Up until now the production of an effective artificial blood vessel proved to be a difficult challenge but scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany… 12/03/2012
New treatment for prostate enlargement Doctors from all over the world are heading for Lisbon to learn how to perform a new medical procedure that may improve the quality of life for millions of… 21/02/2012
Smartphones to offer you a pocket doctor Thousands of apps are now out there to turn your tablet or smartphone into a pocket doctor; for example one astonishing trick can take your pulse just by you… 20/02/2012
US scientists hail new Alzeimer’s drug The fight against Alzeimer’s has taken a step forward thanks to a team of researchers in the US. These pioneering scientists have discovered that a drug… 15/02/2012
Virtual physiology, accurate surgery In a hospital in Brussels surgeons are trying to surgically remove a tumour from a liver. And they are not alone. They are being helped by a sophisticated… 14/02/2012
Picture my body Four people recall their personal dramas dealing with serious diseases. “The tumour on my liver was in a place which was difficult to access,” explains… 14/02/2012
Freezing prostate cancer cells The cold is not always welcomed, but in France freezing temperatures are being used to treat prostate cancer in a medical procedure known as… 13/02/2012
Patients benefit from day-night lighting Sleep is vital to our health and to the healing process. At this hospital in the Netherlands a new system of lighting is being trialled to help patients sleep… 01/02/2012
Japanese scientists discover flu clue This is the world’s first 3D look at the inside of the flu virus. The pictures were produced by a team of scientists at the Univeristy of Tokyo in Japan. 26/01/2012
Drug resistant bacteria found in Antarctic It had been thought the Antarctic was the one place left on earth where drug-resistant bacteria were not present. The pristine Arctic had already been… 25/01/2012
Depression researchers pinpoint brain anomaly Scientists in London believe certain parts of the brain shrink when patients are suffering from depression. Work at the Biomedical Research Centre for… 18/01/2012
The diabetes puzzle An insulin syringe has become a vital part of life for a growing number of people, but why is the incidence of diabetes increasing? And how can children be… 11/01/2012
Over-hygienic parents could be cause of diabetes Insulin-dependent diabetes is on the rise all around the world, but the cause of this disease remains unclear. There is a theory, however, that kids need a… 11/01/2012
Dyslexia font: a step in the write direction Learning to read, write and spell are generally difficult for children who suffer from dyslexia. Letters that look similar can get confused and jumbled up in… 05/01/2012
Nanotechnology to combat diabetes All over the world scientists are using nanotechnology to create new treatments for diabetes. For years, researchers and patients have been dreaming of an… 03/01/2012
Quantel eyes the future of lasers Lasers are everywhere – from laptops to satellites, they are a vital part of modern life. The power and compact nature of fibre lasers means they are great… 16/12/2011
A dark chocolate a day keeps the doctor away Not only does it taste delicious but eating dark chocolate is positively good for you. It has long been linked to lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of… 15/12/2011
A fresh approach to diagnosis A few tiny spots could revolutionize the way doctors test for and diagnose a range of health problems. Researchers at Swansea University, in the UK, have… 14/12/2011
HIV kittens, progress and ignorance HIV experts around the world are increasingly optimistic that progress is being made against the virus. As in all of subsaharan Africa, the AIDS infection… 02/12/2011
X-rays see pain We all know what pain feels like but it is not always easy to explain it, let alone treat it. But now doctors in Sweden have developed sort of x-ray machine… 23/11/2011
New research offers anorexia relief Katherine Damazer was at school doing exams when she became anorexic. Previously on holiday with her family in Tibet she caught a virus, became very ill… 21/11/2011
Movember – how’s that ‘tache coming along?It’s mid-point in November, a time when thousands of charity moustaches are really beginning to take shape. For those who are unfamiliar with the concept… 16/11/2011
The healing powers of new Portuguese PJs Eczema and other skin conditions can make it difficult for children or even adults to sleep properly at night. In Portugal researchers are working on a… 16/11/2011
The threat of antibiotic resistance Retired teacher Lill-Karin Skaret counts herself lucky, after having a close call with a bacterium resistant to many antibiotics. The Norwegian grandmother… 15/11/2011
Stem cells, the secret to eternal youth? Rejuvenating skin cells is almost a century old, first accomplished by pioneering scientific researchers in Montpellier. It was always believed that when the… 07/11/2011
Research raises fresh hope for cancer sufferers From laboratories in Ljubljana, Slovenia comes fresh hope for cancer suffers. A team of researches, from Slovenia, Russia, Germany and the USA have developed… 29/09/2011
A new hope for Alzheimer’s sufferers An old drug is being given new life to treat the degeneration of the hippocampus, the part of the brain that processes with memories. 26/09/2011
Laugh yourself healthy Researchers in the United States are proving what some have suspected for a long time – laughter is good for the heart. Tests on volunteers have… 21/09/2011
Advertising turns to science Researchers are studying reactions in people’s brains to examine their reactions to advertising. Neuro-marketing, as it’s known, is now being taught in some… 19/09/2011
Scientists edge nearer unlimited blood bank French scientists have managed to generate red blood cells from stem cells and inject them back in to the donor. This major achievement opens up the… 13/09/2011
Surgery under hypnosis In an operating theatre in the Saint Luc University hospital in Brussels, the anaesthetist is also a hypnotist. Belgium is in the forefront of using hypnotism… 01/08/2011
Alzheimer’s studied in veteran US soldiers A study of American soldiers has concluded that a knock on the head makes a person more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease later in life. The Walter Reed Army… 28/07/2011
Womb transplant to go ahead in Sweden A team of surgeons in Sweden is hoping to perform the first successful womb transplant. The highly complex procedure, planned for next spring, will take… 30/06/2011
Low calorie diet may hold answer to diabetes A new study has shown that a very low calorie diet may hold the answer to diabetes. The test involves a calorie intake of between a third and quarter less… 29/06/2011
