Research from Estée Lauder reveals the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on women’s breast health across the UK. To mark the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Estée Lauder Companies UK & Ireland has released new research among women showing the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on women’s breast health. The research […]
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Never too late to fight back against pandemic: By Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization One million people have now been lost to COVID-19 and many more are suffering because of the pandemic. This milestone is a difficult moment for the world but there are glimmers of hope that encourage us now […]
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WHO: Global partnership to make available 120 million affordable, quality COVID-19 rapid tests for low- and middle-income countries A full access package includes WHO policy guidance on the use of antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests, manufacturer volume guarantees for low and middle-income countries, catalytic funding to assist governments to deploy the tests and an initial US$50 […]
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People with bone, joint and muscle pain saw their symptoms worsen during lockdown – according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A new study shows that the majority of people with musculoskeletal pain reported increased symptoms – as the nation adhered to new government restrictions designed to stop the spread of the […]
Talc and petroleum jelly among the best lubricants for people wearing PPE: Talcum powder, a coconut oil-cocoa butter beeswax mixture, and petroleum jelly provide the best skin protection for long-term PPE use, say scientists. For frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) like face visors, googles, and respiratory protective equipment is […]
COVID ‘burnout’: When ‘working from home’ means longer hours and poorer mental health – especially for women, says Priory expert as he urges more support for the ‘sandwich generation’ • Psychiatrist Dr Niall Campbell talks about COVID-burnout for the generation of women ‘sandwiched’ between jobs, a dependent child and an adult relative who requires care […]
Neurological consequences of COVID-19: The ‘Silent Wave’: Is the world prepared a wave of neurological consequences that may be on its way as a result of COVID-19? This question is at the forefront of research underway at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health. A team of neuroscientists and clinicians are examining the potential […]
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Dr Halim Boubaker, MSF medical coordinator for Northwest Syria reports Ten-fold increase in coronavirus cases adds new challenges in northwest Syria Northwest Syria is currently witnessing a sharp increase in the number of patients with COVID-19, which is now ten times higher than what it was just a month ago. As of 22 September, 640 people had tested […]
Remdesivir may not be the ‘magic bullet’ for patients with COVID-19, but it may greatly benefit cats suffering from a deadly disease caused by a different coronavirus. As well as infecting humans, coronaviruses can cause a wide range of diseases in other species including dogs, cats, pigs, cows, mice, bats, birds and ferrets. Despite the […]
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Missed eye tests risk surge in sight loss, mental health issues and falls for millions The charity Eye Health UK[1] today warned that missed sight tests and low public awareness of the symptoms of eye disease, risks leading to a surge in avoidable sight loss as well as increases in mental health issues and falls. Figures […]