Chronic wounds are a major health problem for diabetic patients and the elderly – in extreme cases they can even lead to amputation. Using electric stimulation, researchers in a project at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, and the University of Freiburg, Germany, have developed a method that speeds up the healing process, making wounds heal […]
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As we approach World Malaria Day on April 25, it is important to consider the issues and solutions in the fight against this deadly disease. Real advances in vaccines have been made, but the logistics of storing and transporting these temperature- and light-sensitive vaccines in the hot countries of Africa is a real challenge. Each […]
The British Dental Association has responded to new analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats, warning that the picture is far worse owing to the paucity of official data. The Commons Library research shows how the rise in “dental deserts” has left people struggling to get an appointment, with some areas now having over 3,000 people for […]
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 […]
4 effective approaches to treating addiction: As you might have come across from multiple sources, alcohol, and drug addiction is a huge problem in society – and in many parts of the globe, so to speak. As far as substance dependence is concerned, a recent, 2019 report from IHME, Global Burden of Disease showed that […]
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Medical technology (also known as MedTech) is growing at a rapid pace as innovative startups and industry stalwarts alike find new and interesting ways to harness technology. Several innovations are driving these advances, though one of the most noteworthy is printed circuit boards (PCBs) and the software used to create them. PCB software is a […]
A leading nutrition researcher has warned of the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on the obesity epidemic, in a new paper published in the journal Obesity. Professor Alexandra Johnstone, from the Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen, provides evidence that rising food insecurity is fuelling the consumption of highly processed foods, high in energy […]
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New findings from an extension of the landmark DiRECT study, revealing it’s possible to maintain significant weight loss and keep type 2 diabetes in remission for at least 5 years. The findings will be presented at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference next week. Weight loss can put type 2 diabetes into remission for at least […]
What is appendicitis? Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a small, potentially vestigial organ that branches off the large intestine. Inflammation is usually a result of some sort of obstruction in the lumen of the appendix, which ultimately leads to infection. […]
Commonly asked questions about lung cancer: Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK, with more than 43,000 people diagnosed every year1. Smoking is the biggest cause of lung cancer with 70% of cases in the UK caused by smoking2, however you can still develop it if you’re a […]