Frogs could spawn a new treatment for type 2 diabetes: New research presented today at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2023 has revealed that a molecule secreted by frogs could offer a new treatment option for people with type 2 diabetes. The early-stage research found that a protein secreted by the East Asian bullfrog (Hoplobatrachus […]
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Urgent and emergency care in ‘precarious position’ unless exemptions made to nursing strikes: NHS leaders fear they will not be able to guarantee safe care for their patients in emergency and life-critical situations unless exemptions are brought in by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) to allow nurses to work on hospital wards during the […]
Renal hyperfiltration may be an underestimated risk factor for mortality, according to new research from the University of Eastern Finland. Conventionally, diminished kidney function is linked to chronic kidney disease and elevated risk of mortality. Renal hyperfiltration (RHF), or increased kidney function, has been largely dismissed as a normal observation in the general population and […]
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Coventry University Researcher examines the impact of gambling harms and crime in ethnic minority communities: Gambling should be viewed the same as other addictions such as drugs and alcohol as it “devastates lives and families”, according to a Coventry University researcher. And people whose lives are affected by the harms of gambling and come to […]
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Highest alcohol consumption in Europe: Research by Abbeycarefoundation.com analysed World Health Organisation (WHO) data from across Europe to determine which countries have the highest levels of alcohol consumption and also issues related to alcohol consumption. • Russia has the highest prevalence of alcohol consumption and related issues in Europe • Drinking related deaths are most […]
With NHS dental charges in England set to jump by an historic high of 8.5% today (Monday April 24), the British Dental Association has warned government that costs are now shaping the clinical choices made by millions of patients. The professional body has urged Ministers to follow the lead of public opinion and break with […]
After a six-year closure and a £4.6 million re-design, by award winning design studio Casson Mann, the Hunterian Museum re-opens its doors on 16th May, as part of a larger redevelopment of the Royal College of Surgeons of England’s headquarters at Lincoln’s Inn Fields in London. Dawn Kemp, Director of Museums and Special Collections at […]
The University of Glasgow – in collaboration with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) – has been awarded a £1.25m grant aimed at improving our understanding of how climate change could increase the risk of mosquito-borne disease in Scotland, and enhance our preparedness. The three-year programme, funded […]
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A report of 6,000 professionals – from recruitment firm Robert Walters – reveals how LGBTQ+ women are the most likely cohort to be living ‘paycheque-to-paycheque’ (18%), are 10% less likely to be promoted than their male LGBTQi+ counterparts, and lack the most confidence in the workplace when it comes to asking for pay rises or […]
New research being presented this week at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2023 has revealed that taking short breaks from sitting can help people with type 1 diabetes better manage their blood sugar levels. Frequent, bite-sized bouts of activity led to improvements in blood sugar levels, potentially reducing the risk of life-altering diabetes-related complications such […]
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