NAFLD: How to Diagnose and Prevent Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease is a disease that affects the liver cells and causes a build-up of fats that could potentially lead to liver failure. Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease is a different liver condition from NAFLD and is caused by excessive drinking of alcohol. NAFLD […]
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End of life heart support in the home: Heart failure patients can receive at-home treatment in final year of life, with help from Vygon device – in collaboration with University Hospital’s Supportive Care specialists. Collaboration wins MediWales Innovation Award for research partnership with industry. A new approach to delivering palliative at-home treatment to advanced heart […]
Smartphone app tracks heart conditions: Healthcare researchers at the University of Wolverhampton are leading a new project to trial a newly developed app to benefit patients at New Cross Hospital. Professor James Cotton at the University’s Research Institute for Healthcare Science (RIHS), in collaboration with Dr Nazish Khan at University Hospitals Birmingham is investigating whether […]
Microbot development could help treat seizures: University of Glasgow researchers are part of a new project which is setting out to develop tiny injectable robots capable of predicting and mitigating epileptic seizures. The project, called CROSSBRAIN, is led by Tor Vergata University of Rome in Italy and is funded by the European Innovation Council. Over […]
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Driving is a great way to be independent, enabling us to connect with other people, take part in social events, or travel to work. But for people with mobility issues there can be times when it is a challenge to get into, or out of, a car. As part of Toyota’s mission to achieve better […]
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Innovative research using AI led by the University of Aberdeen aims to find better ways of managing and treating fatigue. Many people struggle with fatigue which can be the result of medical conditions like long covid, stress or simply because of modern lifestyle. This makes it difficult for doctors to understand whether patients are tired […]
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Training the breathing muscles (primarily the diaphragm which plays a vital role in breathing) could have longer lasting benefits than previously thought. The strength gains to the muscles from five weeks of inspiratory muscle training (a form of weight training to strengthen the muscles used to breathe) persist for five weeks after the training has […]
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Skiing is a great option for a fun and active family holiday however the adrenaline rush is not without risks! Here are some tips to ensure you stay as safe as possible, keeping everyone warm, happy and healthy and some practical first aid tips should things go wrong. Prevention is key and it is vital […]
Researchers discover that youth binge drinking is linked to gut microbiome changes: Study finds the alterations are linked with poor ability to recognise emotions and cravings to consume alcohol. Researchers discover that youth binge drinking is linked to gut microbiome changes. • Study finds that young adult binge drinks show alterations in the gut microbiome. […]
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Aston University scientists have discovered a more accurate way of checking the blood flow in the feet of patients with type 2 diabetes. Using lasers, their findings have resulted in improved accuracy in detecting tiny changes in microcirculation – the smallest vessels within the circulatory system. Changes in flow at this level can affect whether […]
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