Check out this rare colour footage of former Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill returning home from Middlesex hospital to the applause of the nation after being treated for a broken hip. […]
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I should probably be writing this saying that I have said good-bye to Covid-19, but I have to admit that the virus and I seem to have come to an understanding – it lurks in the back of my throat and my nose while I stay rested but roars back into life when I feel […]
Wearing a face mask in shared public spaces could protect vulnerable people against Coronavirus. Due to the rapid-response nature of this research, this research is not peer reviewed. Wearing a face mask while out-and-about on public transport, in shops and in crowded places could help protect vulnerable people from COVID-19 – according to a new […]
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New study on stress hormone Cortisol asks – ‘Is COVID-19 affecting your mental health?’ Scientists are looking for volunteers to take part in a major new study to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the physical and emotional health of people in the UK. The COVID-19 Stress and Health Study is being carried out […]
ESCP strikes new global research partnership with CovidSurg to explore the effects of COVID-19 in surgery. COVID-19 is a rapidly expanding global challenge, placing a huge burden on healthcare systems. There is no evidence to inform the management of surgical patients with COVID-19 infection. Sharing international experience is vital to inform the management of this […]
In response to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, Diabetes UK has today launched a £100,000 grant, available for scientists to study how coronavirus affects people living with diabetes. The charity is urging scientists to submit their research applications now. · £100,000 grant could help answer vital questions about COVID-19 and diabetes · In light of the […]
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At this time there is no proven effective treatment for Covid-19. Historically, a viral pandemic has led doctors and scientists to focus on finding an effective anti-viral drug or an effective vaccine. Neither of these have been particularly fruitful. It seems this focus is not in the right place especially given the propensity for viral […]
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In the context of the current viral pandemic, maintaining good gut health is key. By ensuring your gut microbiota contains good bacteria you are reducing inflammation and making sure your immune system is able to focus on other threats, such as viral infection. Understanding the role of good bacteria in the gut is crucial and […]
Dame Judi Dench praises ‘Revitalise’ as charity offers isolation support to disabled people during COVID-19 crisis. National charity Revitalise are also offering their centres for care support to help the NHS free up hospital beds Revitalise have been creating holidays for disabled people and their carers for over 55 years, and now, during the current […]
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A new virtual consultation service – www.doctorinthehouse.net – launched today to provide a free, safe healthcare service that links worried patients to at-home healthcare professionals. The aim is to ease the pressure on the NHS during the COVID-19 outbreak; and to give patients first-hand consultations during the lock-down. This service can scale-up at speed to […]
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