Metals in urine could detect kidney injury

Metals found in people’s urine could detect acute kidney injury in very early stages, says new study. Scientists have discovered that certain metals found in people’s urine, could be potentially useful clinical biomarkers for the early detection of acute kidney injury (AKI). The study, which is published in Kidney International Reports, was led by experts […]

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Metals in urine could detect kidney injury

Metals found in people’s urine could detect acute kidney injury in very early stages, says new study. Scientists have discovered that certain metals found in people’s urine, could be potentially useful clinical biomarkers for the early detection of acute kidney injury (AKI). The study, which is published in Kidney International Reports, was led by experts […]

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Let’s talk about Huntington’s disease

‘Let’s talk about Huntington’s disease’ – University researchers help young people to open up about how HD affects their lives: May is Huntington’s disease (HD) Awareness month, set aside each year to draw attention to the neurodegenerative disorder which in Northern Scotland has increased by almost 50% over the last 30 years. A recent study, led […]

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Let’s talk about Huntington’s disease

‘Let’s talk about Huntington’s disease’ – University researchers help young people to open up about how HD affects their lives: May is Huntington’s disease (HD) Awareness month, set aside each year to draw attention to the neurodegenerative disorder which in Northern Scotland has increased by almost 50% over the last 30 years. A recent study, led […]

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Integration of dental primary care compromised

Dentists: failed contract remains elephant in the room as integration of primary care kicks off: The British Dental Association has warned the moves announced today to bring forward integration of primary care will be undermined from the start by government’s failure to move forward on reform of NHS dentistry. A stocktake report, by Dr Claire […]

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Integration of dental primary care compromised

Dentists: failed contract remains elephant in the room as integration of primary care kicks off: The British Dental Association has warned the moves announced today to bring forward integration of primary care will be undermined from the start by government’s failure to move forward on reform of NHS dentistry. A stocktake report, by Dr Claire […]

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Diabetes medication offers fertility hope

Diabetes medication offers fertility hope: Researchers may have found a solution to improving fertility in women with obesity, following a successful trial in mice using diabetes medication to reduce blood glucose levels. The University of Queensland study found the common type 2 diabetes medication, Dapagliflozin, altered reproductive hormones in obese mice, and could be the […]

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Diabetes medication offers fertility hope

Diabetes medication offers fertility hope: Researchers may have found a solution to improving fertility in women with obesity, following a successful trial in mice using diabetes medication to reduce blood glucose levels. The University of Queensland study found the common type 2 diabetes medication, Dapagliflozin, altered reproductive hormones in obese mice, and could be the […]

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Most Brits can’t spot melanoma skin cancer

Most Brits can’t spot the signs of melanoma skin cancer: New survey data shows only 20% of the UK public are confident that they can identify symptoms of melanoma skin cancer. Knowledge of signs is particularly low in males with only 58% knowing that a change in an existing mole or lesion could be a […]

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Most Brits can’t spot melanoma skin cancer

Most Brits can’t spot the signs of melanoma skin cancer: New survey data shows only 20% of the UK public are confident that they can identify symptoms of melanoma skin cancer. Knowledge of signs is particularly low in males with only 58% knowing that a change in an existing mole or lesion could be a […]

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