Scoring system improves screening for “dual” heart disease: Aortic stenosis, high-grade narrowing of the aortic valve, and cardiac amyloidosis, in which protein is deposited in the heart muscle, are serious heart diseases, which can be concomitant, especially in older patients. An international study involving a research team led by Julia Mascherbauer and Christian Nitsche from […]
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Charity warns of the hidden toll of repeated steroid tablets for Asthma when new “wonder” biologic treatments are available. Repeated, high-dose steroid tablets can impair the immune system, making people more vulnerable to respiratory infections and cause toxic side-effects1 Two or more courses of steroid tablets in a year to treat asthma symptoms should trigger […]
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The British Lung Foundation is the only UK charity looking after the nation’s lungs. With your support, we’ll make sure that one day everyone breathes clean air with healthy lungs. Novemver is COPD awareness month. […]
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AF Association reminds patients that ‘AF won’t wait’ on Global AF Aware Week: The Atrial Fibrillation Association is reminding people that healthcare services remain open for those who need them this Global AF Aware Week (16-22 November, 2020) following a worrying increase in the number of excess acute cardiovascular deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic — indicating […]
The Taskforce for Lung Health is calling for people with suspected or diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to receive more support during and after the pandemic. New analysis released by the Taskforce for Lung Health highlights the ongoing lack of awareness and knowledge surrounding lung disease in the country, and illustrates the need for […]
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CRY: hidden heart conditions in the young: Cardiac Risk in the Young’s annual raising awareness week is 14-22 November 2020. Over 21,000 appointments cancelled due to COVID restrictions leaving people age 14-35 at risk of hidden heart conditions. A leading heart charity – which would usually provide free heart checks for over 30,000 young people every […]
AF Association Healthcare Pioneers Report: Showcasing best practice in AF 2021: Today, to mark the start of Global AF Aware Week 2020, the AF Association has published its annual Healthcare Pioneers Report. Each year, the Healthcare Pioneers Report showcases the most innovative approaches to detecting and managing atrial fibrillation (AF). The aim is to provide models […]
This week, from the 2nd to 9th November, marks Radon Awareness Week in the UK and the campaigns’ primary goal is to raise the public’s awareness and knowledge of what radon is and the risks it presents to our health. 2020 has been a year when lung health has been in the spotlight due to […]
A tiny device the size of a small paperclip has been shown to help patients with upper limb paralysis to text, email and even shop online in the first human trial. The device, Stentrode™, has been implanted successfully in two patients, who both suffer from severe paralysis due to motor neuron disease (MND) – also […]
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New study to show if treatment to ‘retrain the eyes’ can help those with sight loss caused by stroke Eye research charity Fight for Sight is partnering with the Stroke Association to test the effectiveness of a treatment for ‘retraining’ the eyes for people who experience a loss of vision after stroke. The study hopes […]
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