Five ways to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of seasonal depression in which sufferers feel lethargic during the dark winter months, and experience relief during spring and summer. The symptoms can include feeling low and sad, losing of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, oversleeping, as well as craving carbohydrates and sweet foods. So how […]

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Five ways to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of seasonal depression in which sufferers feel lethargic during the dark winter months, and experience relief during spring and summer. The symptoms can include feeling low and sad, losing of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, oversleeping, as well as craving carbohydrates and sweet foods. So how […]

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NHS heading for cataracts crisis

The UK is facing a cataracts catastrophe as the Covid-19 lockdown heaps pressure on already overstretched surgeons able to perform the eye operations. A leading eye specialist is warning of a ‘ticking time bomb’ due to a backlog of patients who were not able to be treated by their ophthalmologist at the height of the […]

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NHS heading for cataracts crisis

The UK is facing a cataracts catastrophe as the Covid-19 lockdown heaps pressure on already overstretched surgeons able to perform the eye operations. A leading eye specialist is warning of a ‘ticking time bomb’ due to a backlog of patients who were not able to be treated by their ophthalmologist at the height of the […]

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University of Bradford Covid-19 vaccine trial

‘World first’ as mass Covid-19 vaccine trial begins in Bradford.  Professor leading study makes urgent plea for more BAME volunteers: The University of Bradford is hosting one of the world’s first mass Covid-19 vaccine trials, beginning today (Tues Oct 6).US biotechnology company Novavax is working with Bradford Institute for Health Research (BIHR), part of the […]

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University of Bradford Covid-19 vaccine trial

‘World first’ as mass Covid-19 vaccine trial begins in Bradford.  Professor leading study makes urgent plea for more BAME volunteers: The University of Bradford is hosting one of the world’s first mass Covid-19 vaccine trials, beginning today (Tues Oct 6).US biotechnology company Novavax is working with Bradford Institute for Health Research (BIHR), part of the […]

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COVID-19 disrupting mental health services

COVID-19 disrupting mental health services in most countries, WHO survey finds. World Mental Health Day on 10 October to highlight urgent need to increase investment in chronically underfunded sector The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted or halted critical mental health services in 93% of countries worldwide while the demand for mental health is increasing, according to a […]

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COVID-19 disrupting mental health services

COVID-19 disrupting mental health services in most countries, WHO survey finds. World Mental Health Day on 10 October to highlight urgent need to increase investment in chronically underfunded sector The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted or halted critical mental health services in 93% of countries worldwide while the demand for mental health is increasing, according to a […]

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COVID-19: deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism

High risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in patients with COVID-19: In a systematic review of the worldwide published data on “Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in COVID-19 patients”, Cihan Ay, Stephan Nopp, and Florian Moik from the Department of Medicine I, Clinical Division of Haematology and Haemostaseology, now for the first time, provide an in-depth […]

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COVID-19: deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism

High risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in patients with COVID-19: In a systematic review of the worldwide published data on “Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in COVID-19 patients”, Cihan Ay, Stephan Nopp, and Florian Moik from the Department of Medicine I, Clinical Division of Haematology and Haemostaseology, now for the first time, provide an in-depth […]

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