Kidney damage is frequently encountered in the victims of snakebites (particularly from vipers) and delayed treatment often results in deaths. Currently, the diagnosis of snakebite-induced kidney damage is not easy,…Read More >
About two in ten people over the age of 65 have mild cognitive impairment – a noticeable change in their memory, problem-solving abilities or attention. This is caused, in part,…Read More >
We’ve waited 20 months for a medicine to blunt the coronavirus, and now two have appeared. Earlier this month, the UK medicines regulator approved molnupiravir, the COVID antiviral developed by…Read More >
The search is on for effective treatments to combat the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. Given the lengthy development process for vaccines, one major immediate priority is the development of selective antibodies…Read More >
There is a pressing need to develop accurate and safe COVID-19 antibody tests that can be conducted at home. Following the recent launch of a fundraising and volunteering campaign Dr…Read More >
It’s usually illegal to reuse leftover medicines in the UK for any purpose. But as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the government has released guidance that allows this to happen…Read More >
A recent study from China, which has not yet been peer reviewed, suggests a link between having blood group A and a higher risk of getting COVID-19, compared with people…Read More >
You may have heard that taking ibuprofen can make the symptoms of Covid-19 infection worse – but is there any real evidence for this? Reading Pharmacy Professor Parastou Donyai explains…Read More >
