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3D-Printed Human Corneas

A unique bioink has been developed that allows three-dimensional (3D) printing of human corneas for the first time. This proof-of-concept study…

Antibiotic Resistance: How Did We Get Here and What Can We Do Now?

Bacteria, with their ability to cause chaos despite being extremely tiny, have long been a fascination of mine.

Galway’s Success Challenges Common Preconceptions About LDR Brachytherapy as a Treatment for High-Risk Prostate Cancer

The Galway Clinic is a state of the art private hospital in Galway, Ireland that provides 24-hour healthcare services. The clinic introduced Oncology…

Conversion Technique Could Enhance Understanding of Neurological Disorders

Neurological disorders such as schizophrenia and autism could be studied more effectively after researchers from Stanford University, California, USA…

Sleep and Wakefulness Controlled by a Single Neuronal Control Centre

New insights into the mechanisms behind the sleep–wake cycle have been revealed in a study from the University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland. In contrast to…

Accelerated Ageing and Biomimetics in Chronic Disease: An Interview with Prof Peter Stenvinkel

During the 55th European Renal Association–European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA–EDTA) Congress from 24th–27th May 2018 in Copenhagen…

Keep CALM and Use Biomarkers in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has a dramatic impact on patients and their families, as well as on society as a whole due to its significant economic…

Beta-Blocker Choice Vital for Dialysis Patients

Mortality of haemodialysis patients varies depending on the beta-blocker taken, suggests results of a new study from the University of North Carolina…

Paediatric Kidney Stone Development Linked with Antibiotic Use

The prevalence of kidney stones has increased by 70% in the past three decades, with 11% of men and 6% of women in the USA developing stones at least…

Psoriasis and Direct-to-Consumer Advertising: A Useful Tool in Reducing Stigma?

The beginning of warmer weather brings optimism for most people as they emerge from winter. However, for those of us living with a highly stigmatised…