Immunology
A new research centre will investigate chronic inflammatory diseases and develop treatments aimed at lasting remission or cure. The Medical Research Council is investing £50m over 14 years in the Centre of Research Excellence in Restorative Immunology, led by the University of Birmingham. The programme will study immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, conditions in which the immune [...]
A hydrogel 'invisibility cloak' could protect transplanted diabetes cells from immune attack and reduce the need for immunosuppressive drugs. The experimental coating was tested on insulin-producing cells transplanted into diabetic mice, restoring healthy blood sugar within a week in treated animals. Researchers said the approach could eventually make cell therapies less reliant on drugs that [...]
Medilogik was again at the British Society of Gastroenterology conference in June. EMS Product Owner Thomas Wareing reflects on five ‘hot topics’ from the event and how customer feedback will help to shape Medilogik EMS. The conference was held in the Liverpool docks, and it was hot! As we arrived to set-up the Medilogik stand [...]
A first-in-human clinical trial of an immune rejuvenation therapy designed to restore the function of worn-out T cells is expected to begin later this year, building on research led by UCL scientists into the mechanisms of immune ageing. The Phase 1 trial will focus on exhausted or senescent T cells, which accumulate with age and [...]
Biodegradable nanoparticles have been engineered to help the immune system find and destroy diseased immune cells in an early mouse study. Researchers said the work advances efforts to engineer immune cells inside a patient's own body to tackle cancers and autoimmune diseases such as lupus. Engineered immune cells have already been used to treat a [...]
By John Romano, co-founder & chief strategy Officer, Gifthealth For pharmacists, a daily challenge is not just dispensing medication – it is managing the complex, often chaotic, journey of patients with gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. More than 60 million people in the US are affected by digestive diseases. Yet many patients struggle to effectively access life-changing [...]
Gut health solutions company Bactolife has successfully raised over €30 million in its Series B investment round. The funding will enable the company to commercialise its innovative Binding Proteins, a new food, feed and dietary supplement ingredient, and execute its human study programme, aimed at transforming human and animal health for proactive health management. This [...]
By Mark Law, commercial manager, Clinical Health Technologies Ltd For decades, antiseptics used in healthcare and skin treatments have relied on alcohol, chlorhexidine or quaternary ammonium compounds. While effective, these ingredients are often harsh on the skin. As clinical practice evolves to place equal emphasis on patient safety, comfort and long-term skin condition, the sector [...]
Signature Clinic, one of the UK’s leading providers of cosmetic surgery, has unveiled a major investment in its aftercare treatment programme with the launch of its new CO₂ laser technology treatment. The Repair and Repair & Skin Renew programme will be introduced as the clinic celebrates its move to a newly refurbished, purpose-built Glasgow headquarters [...]
Dr Haus Dermatology is celebrating its 15th anniversary and strengthening its clinical team with the appointment of two new Consultant Dermatologists: Dr Paola De Mozzi and Dr Jason Thomson. Founded in 2010 by internationally recognised dermatologist Dr Ariel Haus, the Harley Street clinic has grown into a trusted destination for evidence-based dermatology, pioneering technologies, and [...]
