Spinal injury: Know the signs

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) states that approximately 700 people sustain a new spinal cord injury (SCI) each year in the UK. Currently there are no ‘cures’ for spinal cord injury and in the UK there are 40,000 people living with long term disabilities as a result of such injuries. Spinal injuries can […]

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Spinal injury: Know the signs

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) states that approximately 700 people sustain a new spinal cord injury (SCI) each year in the UK. Currently there are no ‘cures’ for spinal cord injury and in the UK there are 40,000 people living with long term disabilities as a result of such injuries. Spinal injuries can […]

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Latest advances in asthma treatment

There have been recent updates in asthma treatments, including the MART treatment plan. Read on to find out more information. MART Treatment Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART) is an asthma treatment plan where someone is prescribed one combination inhaler instead of two separate preventer and reliever inhalers. Several types of combination inhalers can be used […]

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Latest advances in asthma treatment

There have been recent updates in asthma treatments, including the MART treatment plan. Read on to find out more information. MART Treatment Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART) is an asthma treatment plan where someone is prescribed one combination inhaler instead of two separate preventer and reliever inhalers. Several types of combination inhalers can be used […]

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Important breakthrough in treating liver disease

New research from the University of Aberdeen could lead to the development of medication for disease that affects 1 in 4 people worldwide but is currently untreatable. The study, which is published in Cell Metabolism was carried out by an international team of scientists, led by Professor Lora Heisler from the University of Aberdeen Rowett […]

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Important breakthrough in treating liver disease

New research from the University of Aberdeen could lead to the development of medication for disease that affects 1 in 4 people worldwide but is currently untreatable. The study, which is published in Cell Metabolism was carried out by an international team of scientists, led by Professor Lora Heisler from the University of Aberdeen Rowett […]

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Eye injuries – The most common causes and how to help

Eye injuries are unpleasant and painful – and can be frightening. Some of the most common injuries are as follows: blows to the eye– such as being hit by a fist, elbow or ball or walking into something scratches and abrasions– often caused by fingernails or tree branches foreign bodies– could be grit, wood, sand […]

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Eye injuries – The most common causes and how to help

Eye injuries are unpleasant and painful – and can be frightening. Some of the most common injuries are as follows: blows to the eye– such as being hit by a fist, elbow or ball or walking into something scratches and abrasions– often caused by fingernails or tree branches foreign bodies– could be grit, wood, sand […]

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10 common ear problems and what you can do about them

Ear problems can be very uncomfortable and unpleasant, especially in children. However, they don’t usually cause long term problems. Here are the top common ear problems and how to deal with them so they don’t cause too much pain or distress. Ear infections These are the most common form of ear pain, especially in children. […]

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10 common ear problems and what you can do about them

Ear problems can be very uncomfortable and unpleasant, especially in children. However, they don’t usually cause long term problems. Here are the top common ear problems and how to deal with them so they don’t cause too much pain or distress. Ear infections These are the most common form of ear pain, especially in children. […]

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