Metals found in people’s urine could detect acute kidney injury in very early stages, says new study. Scientists have discovered that certain metals found in people’s urine, could be potentially useful clinical biomarkers for the early detection of acute kidney injury (AKI). The study, which is published in Kidney International Reports, was led by experts […]
‘Let’s talk about Huntington’s disease’ – University researchers help young people to open up about how HD affects their lives: May is Huntington’s disease (HD) Awareness month, set aside each year to draw attention to the neurodegenerative disorder which in Northern Scotland has increased by almost 50% over the last 30 years. A recent study, led […]
Most Brits can’t spot the signs of melanoma skin cancer: New survey data shows only 20% of the UK public are confident that they can identify symptoms of melanoma skin cancer. Knowledge of signs is particularly low in males with only 58% knowing that a change in an existing mole or lesion could be a […]
Is thyroid disease a cause of the gender pay gap? New research has found the adverse effects of thyroid dysfunction on labour market productivity could be a contributing factor to why women earn lower wages than men. One in 20 people in the UK have a thyroid problem, with women six times more likely to […]
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Rapid method shown to detect infection in cystic fibrosis: Southampton researchers have demonstrated a quick and accurate method to diagnose bacterial infections. The technique has the potential to detect infections in cystic fibrosis patients in minutes rather than days. In future, the simple analysis could be performed on hospital wards to deliver faster and more […]
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WHO highlights glaring gaps in regulation of alcohol marketing across borders: The World Health Organization highlights the increasing use of sophisticated online marketing techniques for alcohol and the need for more effective regulation. It shows that young people and heavy drinkers are increasingly targeted by alcohol advertising, often to the detriment of their health. Reducing the […]
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Ministers need to act as COVID sees child tooth extractions backlog surge: The British Dental Association has warned government must act decisively to deal with the backlogs for child tooth extractions, as new figures show the number of treatments more than halved during the pandemic. Data from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities show […]
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From the mouth of the experts: An implant dentist answers the most Googled questions on dental implants: With the return of events and social occasions that we missed during the pandemic; a healthy smile has never been more sought after. As the nation starts to navigate the ‘new normal,’ Brits seemingly want to look their […]
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UNICEF and WHO warn of ‘perfect storm’ of conditions for measles outbreaks, affecting children: Reported worldwide measles cases increased by 79 per cent in the first two months of 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, as WHO and UNICEF warn conditions ripe for serious outbreaks of vaccine-preventable illnesses An increase in measles cases […]
Exercise supports the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by impacting on several metabolic pathways in the body, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Regular HIIT exercise over a period of 12 weeks significantly decreased the study participants’ fasting glucose and waist circumference, and improved their maximum oxygen consumption rate and […]
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