4 January 2017

Northumbria leads European project to improve patient safety

A Northumbria University-led project to improve patient safety education has been awarded €431,996 in European funding. Co-funded by the Erasmus+...

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30 December 2016

Optical control of a neuroreceptor alleviates chronic pain

Pain serves as a valuable warning signal, but when it becomes chronic, pain should be considered as a real disease....

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21 December 2016

New approach for personalised treatment of spinal cord injuries

Researchers have suggested a new tool to treat spinal cord injuries after developing a urine test that reveals the presence of...

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19 December 2016

Study offers new approach to treating pain

Research on the effect of nerve cell stiffness on sensitivity to touch could lead to new painkillers and a new approach...

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12 December 2016

High-frequency spinal cord stimulation ‘offers back and leg pain benefits’

High-frequency spinal cord stimulation may be a beneficial new treatment option for patients with severe chronic back and leg pain,...

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8 December 2016

Autism-linked protein crucial for feeling pain

Sensory problems are common to autism spectrum disorders. Some individuals with autism may injure themselves repetitively - for example, pulling...

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2 December 2016

Safety is top priority for respiratory ventilators and resuscitators manufacturers

Product safety is the leading concern for ventilation equipment manufacturers to address and will be one of the primary barriers...

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21 November 2016

Global respiratory ventilators and resuscitators market will surpass $1.2 billion by 2023

The global market for respiratory ventilators and resuscitators is set to rise from around $990 million in 2016 to over...

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