Streptococcal A infection, invasive strep A and scarlet fever – what to look out for and what to do What is a Streptococcal infection? These infections are caused by several strains of bacteria – the most common are streptococcus A and streptococcus B. These infections are extremely common and frequently responsible for sore throats experienced […]
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What can we learn from babies and how the brain has an amazing ability to ‘get to work’ on autism spectrum: Toddlers climb on everything to train and integrate their nervous system with their environment. It is a fun and complex task that takes up all of their time. During this time, they learn all […]
UQ study explains link between sleep apnoea and dementia: Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered a link between obstructive sleep apnoea and an increased risk of developing dementia. Professor Elizabeth Coulson from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute and School of Biomedical Sciences and her team found a causal relationship between a lack of oxygen […]
The Bionics Institute is preparing to launch a world-first clinical research trial to investigate whether a treatment for depression could be the key to fighting memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. A devastating condition, not only for the individual but also their loved ones, Alzheimer’s causes decline in most areas […]
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Dancing with Trees, a reflective new immersive exhibition by Nadia Nervo at The Muse gallery, London, until 13th November, exploring the restorative and health properties of trees through the photography, soundscape, scents and installations of Italian artist Nadia Nervo. With the trees ablaze in red, orange or yellow, autumn is here and the country is […]
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The 16th annual International Brain Tumour Awareness Week runs from Saturday 29th October to Saturday 5th November this year. The week is an opportunity to raise awareness of the symptoms and impacts of a brain tumour, and to campaign for more research to drive change in the treatments offered. The week also aims to encourage […]
An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system reacts inappropriately in response to the presence of a substance that it wrongly perceives as a threat. The body doesn’t react to the irritant directly, but to the histamine released by cells damaged through the immune response on subsequent exposure. Anaphylactic shock is an extreme allergic […]
Twelve First Aid myths debunked! Being confident in your First Aid knowledge is important to know how to help in a medical emergency and to avoid unnecessary trips to the hospital. However, information on the internet and hearsay advice can be misleading and has led to many first aid myths. In this article we discuss […]
Manuka honey could help to clear deadly drug-resistant lung infection: Scientists develop a potential nebulisation treatment using manuka honey to clear a drug resistant lung infection that can be fatal in cystic fibrosis patients Aston University researchers combined the antibiotic amikacin with manuka honey as a novel treatment for Mycobacterium abscessus. Using the manuka honey […]
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Communication support for carers this Alzheimer’s Month: To mark this year’s Alzheimer’s Month (September), new research by Lottie has found over the last 12 months, more carers than ever before are seeking dementia communication support and advice online: 100% increase in online searches for ‘communication care plan for dementia’ 40% increase in online searches for ‘caring […]
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