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New Covid test more than 99% accurate

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Hippocratic Post

A new test developed by scientists at the University of Aberdeen using AI-assisted technology has proven to be almost one hundred percent accurate in detecting Covid antibodies. The Universal EpitoGen SARS-Cov-2-test passed the penultimate round of quality assurance assessments by the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC) with a reported accuracy that would outperform existing Covid tests. In the NIBSC assessment, the Universal EpitoGen test detected antibody responses to […]

Diabetes medication could revolutionise heart failure treatment

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Hippocratic Post

A medication originally used for patients with diabetes is the first to help people with heart failure and could revolutionise treatment, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Early research had shown that Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors could help around half of heart failure patients – those with a condition known as […]

Exposing inequities in life expectancy

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Hippocratic Post

Exposing inequities in life expectancy : a surge in people dying in their own homes is ‘deeply worrying,’ risking a chasm in life expectancy between rich and poor: Analysis of ONS data by LCP has highlighted ‘worrying’ high levels of people dying in their own homes from causes other than Covid in England and Wales. […]

A quarter of men put off health issues

Posted on November 23, 2021 by BUPA UK

Bupa UK has found a quarter of men put off health issues, with 1 in 10 deliberately missing or delaying a cancer screening. Quarter of men delay seeking help for health concerns One in 10 admit to deliberately missing or delaying a cancer screening Leading doctor urges men to take control of their wellbeing, during […]

Top Five Chores Proven to Stave Off Dementia

Posted on November 23, 2021 by BUPA UK

Fran Vandelli, Dementia Lead at Bupa Care Services gives advice on the Top Five Chores Proven to Stave Off Dementia. It is estimated that 920,000 people are currently living with dementia in the UK – a number expected to almost double to 1.6 million within the next 20 years. While chores might seem boring, they […]

Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Hippocratic Post

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland finds gaps and gender differences in current type 2 diabetes management. Type 2 diabetes is often accompanied by elevated cholesterol levels, but many patients do not receive appropriate cholesterol-lowering treatment, according to the study conducted among type 2 diabetes patients in North Karelia, Eastern Finland. Type […]

Diabetes response to new data from National Child Measurement Programme

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Hippocratic Post

Diabetes UK responds to new data from National Child Measurement Programme. Nikki Joule, Policy Manager at Diabetes UK, said: “This new data, which shows that two fifths of children aged 10-11 in England are living with overweight and obesity is hugely concerning, and it underlines why urgent action is needed to improve children’s health. Living with obesity […]

Sleeping longer than 6.5 hours associated with cognitive decline

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Hippocratic Post

Dr Greg Elder, Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Associate Director of Northumbria Sleep Research explores why a good night’s sleep is important and how our sleeping patterns can be linked to conditions like dementia for The Conversation. A good night’s sleep is important for many reasons. It helps our body repair itself and function as […]

New DIY artificial pancreas guidance

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Hippocratic Post

Diabetes UK responds to new DIY artificial pancreas guidance published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology on Sunday (14 November) about guidance for people with type 1 diabetes using DIY technology to manage their condition. Nikki Joule is Policy Manager at Diabetes UK, said: “Do-it-yourself artificial pancreas technology is a great example of patient-led innovation and […]

WHO: Barriers to insulin 100 years on

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Hippocratic Post

New WHO report maps barriers to insulin availability and suggests actions to promote universal access: 100 years after its discovery, insulin still out of reach for many living with diabetes A new report published by WHO in the lead-up to World Diabetes Day highlights the alarming state of global access to insulin and diabetes care, and […]