Benefits of oat and rye bran fibres

Oat and rye bran fibres alter gut microbiota, reducing weight gain and hepatic inflammation.  In a newly published experimental study, the consumption of dietary fibre from oat and rye brans supported the growth of beneficial gut microbiota, which in turn ameliorated cholesterol metabolism, enhanced gut barrier function and reduced hepatic inflammation. In addition, diets enriched […]

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Benefits of oat and rye bran fibres

Oat and rye bran fibres alter gut microbiota, reducing weight gain and hepatic inflammation.  In a newly published experimental study, the consumption of dietary fibre from oat and rye brans supported the growth of beneficial gut microbiota, which in turn ameliorated cholesterol metabolism, enhanced gut barrier function and reduced hepatic inflammation. In addition, diets enriched […]

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Town of Vo study reveals more than 40% asymptomatic

A study of COVID-19 in the quarantined Italian town of Vò, where most of the population was tested, reveals the importance of asymptomatic cases. The authors of the new research, from the University of Padova and at Imperial College London, published today in Nature, suggest asymptomatic or pre -symptomatic people are an important factor in […]

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Town of Vo study reveals more than 40% asymptomatic

A study of COVID-19 in the quarantined Italian town of Vò, where most of the population was tested, reveals the importance of asymptomatic cases. The authors of the new research, from the University of Padova and at Imperial College London, published today in Nature, suggest asymptomatic or pre -symptomatic people are an important factor in […]

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RSM COVID-19 Series: Impact on older population

Thursday 2 July, 12.30 to 1.00pm – The Royal Society of Medicine presents the next webinar in the COVID-19 Series: Impact on older population – Episode 27 Register to join Episode 27 ‘Impact on older population’ on Zoom here. In this episode of the COVID-19 Series, we will be looking at the impact of coronavirus on […]

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RSM COVID-19 Series: Impact on older population

Thursday 2 July, 12.30 to 1.00pm – The Royal Society of Medicine presents the next webinar in the COVID-19 Series: Impact on older population – Episode 27 Register to join Episode 27 ‘Impact on older population’ on Zoom here. In this episode of the COVID-19 Series, we will be looking at the impact of coronavirus on […]

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Cochrane review on family violence therapies

A major University of Melbourne-led review has questioned whether women’s ongoing need for safety, support and holistic healing following family violence are adequately addressed by current therapies. The comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of psychological therapies for women who experience intimate partner violence (IPV) and abuse is published by the Cochrane Database of […]

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Cochrane review on family violence therapies

A major University of Melbourne-led review has questioned whether women’s ongoing need for safety, support and holistic healing following family violence are adequately addressed by current therapies. The comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of psychological therapies for women who experience intimate partner violence (IPV) and abuse is published by the Cochrane Database of […]

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One in three wait 6 months for sarcoma diagnosis

One in three UK patients face deadly six-month wait for accurate diagnosis of sarcoma cancer, charity Sarcoma UK warns during Sarcoma Awareness Week 29th June to 5th July 2020. Poor awareness of the symptoms of one of the least understood forms of cancer among the public and healthcare professionals, made worse by a complex diagnostic […]

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One in three wait 6 months for sarcoma diagnosis

One in three UK patients face deadly six-month wait for accurate diagnosis of sarcoma cancer, charity Sarcoma UK warns during Sarcoma Awareness Week 29th June to 5th July 2020. Poor awareness of the symptoms of one of the least understood forms of cancer among the public and healthcare professionals, made worse by a complex diagnostic […]

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