The immune system can spot a change in the identity of cancer antigens
A new study has identified novel mechanisms whereby T cells may be able to distinguish an emerging class of targets specifically increased on cancer cells (University of Birmingham, 2017). The study, carried out by researchers from the University of Birmingham and the University of Virginia, published in Oncotarget, focuses on how the immune system recognises … Continue reading The immune system can spot a change in the identity of cancer antigens
Parenting intervention using video feedback may reduce the severity of autism
The earliest autism intervention study in the world has suggested that a parenting intervention using video feedback for families with babies at family risk of autism may reduce the severity of emerging signs of autism (University of Manchester, 2017). This study is the first of its kind to work with babies in their first year … Continue reading Parenting intervention using video feedback may reduce the severity of autism
Swansea University’s smart bandages to be trialled “within 12 months”
Swansea University scientists have said bandages which can detect how a wound is healing and send messages back to doctors could be trialled within the next twelve months (BBC News, 2017). The bandages would use real time 5G technology to monitor what treatment is needed and also keep track of a patient’s activity levels. The … Continue reading Swansea University’s smart bandages to be trialled “within 12 months”
Welsh Government to provide £7.3m in funding for health technology projects
Wales’ Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething, has agreed to fund eleven innovative projects through the Efficiency Through Technology Fund following the 2016 open call (Welsh Government, 2017). The Efficiency Through Technology Fund (ETTF) supports health and social care projects that use innovative technology to improve the efficiency of healthcare services. Projects that have secured funding include … Continue reading Welsh Government to provide £7.3m in funding for health technology projects
How to prevent tooth decay in children
A Cardiff University-led study has found applying fluoride varnish to children’s teeth is just as effective at preventing tooth decay as the alternative method of sealing teeth, and could save the NHS money (Cardiff University, 2017). The “Seal or Varnish?” study, in collaboration with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Community Dental Service, treated just … Continue reading How to prevent tooth decay in children
Clinical trial to target head and neck cancer
Detailed imaging techniques will be used to help doctors target head and neck cancers more effectively in a £720,000 clinical trial (MediWales, 2017). The trial aims to improve the treatment and survival rates at Cardiff’s Velindre Cancer Centre and Swansea’s Singleton Hospital. The 3D scanning pinpoints the exact site of a tumour and maps the … Continue reading Clinical trial to target head and neck cancer
Welsh Government unveils new genomics strategy
A new strategy aimed at putting Wales at the cutting edge of the global development of future generations of medical services has been unveiled by Health Secretary Vaughan Gething today (Welsh Government, 2017). The Genomics for Precision Medicine Strategy, which is supported by £6.8m Welsh Government funding, sets out how Wales can capture the health … Continue reading Welsh Government unveils new genomics strategy
Greenaway Scott secures alternative business structure licence
Law firm Greenaway Scott has secured an alternative business structure (ABS) licence (Insider Media, 2017). The licence was granted to the company by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and allows it to operate within a multi-disciplinary group structure, providing other professional services alongside its legal activity. Greenaway Scott will continue to trade as a law … Continue reading Greenaway Scott secures alternative business structure licence
App to help people with brain injuries live independently
A new app has been developed to help people with acquired brain injuries in Wales live independently by assisting them with everyday tasks such as cooking and making hot drinks (MediWales, 2017). MASCOT is being put together by SymlConnect Ltd, with support from Wrexham Glyndwr University, after Betsi Cadwaldr University Health Board identified a need … Continue reading App to help people with brain injuries live independently
New hope for people with arachnophobia
New research by a University of Manchester psychologist could give new hope to people who are scared of spiders (University of Manchester, 2017). Dr Warren Mansell said rather than encouraging people with arachnophobia to face their fears, which is the current approach of many therapists, giving them control over how much they approach or avoid … Continue reading New hope for people with arachnophobia
