Content by King's College London

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Diagnoses of Major Conditions Failing to Recover Since the Pandemic

There has been a lasting and disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diagnosis rates for conditions including depression, asthma, and osteoporosis
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New Antibody Restricts the Growth of Aggressive and Treatment-Resistant Breast Cancers

This is especially crucial for patients with treatment-resistant cancers and those with triple-negative breast cancer
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Methotrexate Better at Treating Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

Clinical trial findings establish methotrexate as the gold standard treatment for atopic dermatitis in children
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New Oral Drug in Phase 1 Safe to Treat Spinal Cord Injury

Trial demonstrated the safety and efficacy of 100 mg of KCL-286 in participants, with no severe side effects
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1 in 5 Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Undiagnosed during the Pandemic

The number of new diagnoses of rheumatoid arthritis fell by 20 percent in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Cause of Motor Neuron Disease Could Be Missed Due to Limits on Genetic Testing

Researchers call for a complete rethink of guidelines for access to genetic testing for ALS
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Researchers Create Highly Accurate Non-invasive Test for Major Liver Diseases

This is the first non-invasive test that determines the staging of both NASH and liver fibrosis
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Half of Eligible Women Prefer Self-Sampling for Cervical Screening

New study suggests that self-sampling may increase overall HPV testing levels in the UK

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Double Vaccination Halves Risk of Long COVID, Study Finds

Adults who have received a double vaccination are 47 percent less likely to have Long COVID after infection
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New Research Finds Ways to Improve Accuracy of Lateral Flow Tests

How do false-negative results in lateral flow tests occur and what simple improvements that can be made
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Blood Test Can Accurately Reveal Underlying Neurodegeneration

New validation study shows potential use of neurofilament light chain in primary care settings 
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Landmark Clinical Trial Reveals Link between Gut Microbes, Diet, and Illness

 The research has uncovered a panel of 15 gut microbes associated with lower risks of common conditions
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