Tag: women’s health
EIT Health hackathon: solutions for women’s health and digital therapeutics
The annual EIT Health hackathon will be taking place virtually this year – aiming to find solutions for women’s health and digital therapeutics.
The EIT...
European Institute for Gender Equality: the gendered impacts of COVID-19
European Institute for Gender Equality Director Carlien Scheele tells HEQ about the gendered impacts of COVID-19.
The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is an...
Pre-clinical study finds sponge molecule exhibits anti-cancer properties
A new, pre-clinical study has unveiled that a sea sponge molecule exhibits anti-cancer properties, helping help to stop the growth of cervical cancer cells.
A...
Can COVID-19 be transmitted from pregnant mothers to newborn babies?
A Chinese case study has shown that coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19, is not transmitted from pregnant mothers to newborn babies.
Chinese professors report in...
New breast cancer screening could revolutionise diagnosis
Invasive biopsies may become a thing of the past thanks to a new breakthrough in breast cancer screening.
Harnessing photonics, European scientists have created a...
Pairing CRISPR with DNA sequencing could help guide cancer treatment
In search of new ways to sequence human genomes and read critical alterations in DNA, researchers have successfully used the gene cutting tool CRISPR...
Elective egg freezing may be the answer for later life pregnancy
An article published by the CMAJ reveals how egg freezing can increase the chance of pregnancy at a later age in life.
The article published...
Human gene variant linked to higher preference for THC in females
Preclinical research has revealed a common variation in a human gene that affects the brain’s reward processing circuit, showing that the variation increases vulnerability...
Is kisspeptin the answer to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?
Research published in the Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences reveals that scientists have managed to control ovarian stimulation in vivo testing
According to the...
Breastfeeding and cannabis: managing cannabis use when nursing
Breastfeeding can cause concern for many nursing mothers, and those that need to use medical cannabis will wonder whether it will be harmful to...
It’s time (of the month): Free period products for all schools and colleges
The Department for Education launches a fully funded scheme to ensure free period products are available in all schools and colleges across England.
The scheme...
€4 million investment for innovations addressing women’s health and digital therapeutics
Did you know that EIT Health has just launched its 2020 Wild Card with €4 million investment? The investment is for disruptive solutions to...
