Loneliness in men linked to cancer risk

Loneliness in men linked to cancer risk: A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland shows that loneliness among middle-aged men is associated with an increased risk of cancer. According to the researchers, taking account of loneliness and social relationships should thus be an important part of comprehensive health care and disease prevention. The […]

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Loneliness in men linked to cancer risk

Loneliness in men linked to cancer risk: A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland shows that loneliness among middle-aged men is associated with an increased risk of cancer. According to the researchers, taking account of loneliness and social relationships should thus be an important part of comprehensive health care and disease prevention. The […]

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Eye inflammation reportedly linked to Covid-19

The London Ophthalmology Centre reports an increase in people with inflammation, blepharitis and eye pain.  The London Ophthalmology Centre (LondonOC) reports an increase in numbers of people attending with inflammation and pain in and around the eye following cases of Covid-19. Mr Vik Sharma (MBBS BSc FRCOphth), Clinical Director, London OC, (and is a Consultant Ophthalmologist, […]

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Eye inflammation reportedly linked to Covid-19

The London Ophthalmology Centre reports an increase in people with inflammation, blepharitis and eye pain.  The London Ophthalmology Centre (LondonOC) reports an increase in numbers of people attending with inflammation and pain in and around the eye following cases of Covid-19. Mr Vik Sharma (MBBS BSc FRCOphth), Clinical Director, London OC, (and is a Consultant Ophthalmologist, […]

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Type 2 diabetes diagnosis: over 2 year wait

UK Biobank study of over 200,000 people reveals an average wait of 2.3 years before type 2 diabetes is diagnosed. Being female, having a lower BMI and lower blood sugar levels were associated with delayed diagnosis. New research presented today at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference (DUKPC) 2021 has revealed that people living with undiagnosed […]

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Type 2 diabetes diagnosis: over 2 year wait

UK Biobank study of over 200,000 people reveals an average wait of 2.3 years before type 2 diabetes is diagnosed. Being female, having a lower BMI and lower blood sugar levels were associated with delayed diagnosis. New research presented today at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference (DUKPC) 2021 has revealed that people living with undiagnosed […]

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Type 2 diabetes and dementia

New research could help find ways to prevent dementia in people with type 2 diabetes New research, presented at DUKPC 2021, finds higher blood pressure and cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes who developed dementia, compared with those who did not, up to 20 years before dementia diagnosis A decline in bodyweight, starting […]

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Type 2 diabetes and dementia

New research could help find ways to prevent dementia in people with type 2 diabetes New research, presented at DUKPC 2021, finds higher blood pressure and cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes who developed dementia, compared with those who did not, up to 20 years before dementia diagnosis A decline in bodyweight, starting […]

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Urine test could reduce invasive cancer biopsies

Researchers from the University of East Anglia have developed a new urine test for prostate cancer which also shows how aggressive the disease is. A new study published today shows how an experimental new test called ‘ExoGrail‘ has the potential to revolutionise how patients with suspected prostate cancer are risk-assessed prior to an invasive biopsy. […]

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Urine test could reduce invasive cancer biopsies

Researchers from the University of East Anglia have developed a new urine test for prostate cancer which also shows how aggressive the disease is. A new study published today shows how an experimental new test called ‘ExoGrail‘ has the potential to revolutionise how patients with suspected prostate cancer are risk-assessed prior to an invasive biopsy. […]

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