The legalities of cosmetic surgery for under-18s

under-18s

The legalities of cosmetic surgery for under-18s is discussed here by Michael Saul, Partner at Cosmetic Surgery Solicitors. After the most recent law change took effect in May 2022, advertisements for cosmetic operations in the UK are no longer permitted to specifically target individuals under the age of 18. The new regulation governing cosmetic procedures […]

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Comment on Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab

lecanemab

Alzheimer’s Society and Professor Sir John Hardy respond to results for Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab: A paper published today in The New England Journal of Medicine has shown that lecanemab, a drug being tested in people with early Alzheimer’s disease, showed a statistically significant reduction in cognitive decline – changes in thinking and memory associated with […]

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Underweight babies at risk

underweight babies

Research shows all underweight babies may be at higher risk of childhood developmental complications – not just those with extremely low birthweights Babies with mild to moderately small birthweight may face an increased likelihood of childhood developmental complications – and may need the same monitoring and support currently reserved for babies with low and high […]

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Safe car journeys: How to prepare

car journeys

In 2020 there were 131,220 casualties of all severities from road accidents. One way that we can attempt to curb these shockingly high figures is by planning ahead and being prepared. This article acts as a guide to preparing for safe, accident free car journeys. Key things to prepare to make your journey safer: Ensure […]

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Road Traffic Accident – How to help your pet

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A step-by-step guide if your dog is hit by a car When approaching an accident, the most important element is your safety. Fundamentally, if you are injured, you will be unable to help your pet. Make sure that all traffic has stopped and alert everyone that there has been an accident, in order to avoid […]

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World Aids Day, Rock The Ribbon, 1 December 2022 | University of Surrey

HIV

1 December 2022 is World Aids Day. It is the perfect time for us to raise much needed awareness about HIV. Professor Juliet Wright, Founding Dean of the School of Medicine at The University of Surrey shares how the care of patients living with HIV has played a central part of her career and the […]

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Australian mining companies to shift focus

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Mining companies are shifting their focus to supporting employee well-being: A new Curtin-led report has found that Australian mining companies have a stronger focus on the physical health and safety of employees compared to employee mental health and well-being, followed by a respectful workplace culture. The report, prepared by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) […]

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World cup footie a ‘perfect storm’ for gambling addicts

World Cup

World cup footie a ‘perfect storm’ for gambling addicts: Huge rise in ‘day trading’ combined with the cost of living crisis and World Cup is a ‘perfect storm’ for gambling addicts, says Priory gambling expert “In the last few months I have talked to a person who gambled away their redundancy money, and another who […]

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The first potent COQ8 inhibitor targets ubiquinone biosynthesis

The first potent COQ8 inhibitor targets ubiquinone biosynthesis: Inhibition of the COQ8 protein could be beneficial in the treatment of diseases such as cancer. COQ8 is needed for the biosynthesis of coenzyme Q, also known as ubiquinone. A new collaborative study from the University of Eastern Finland, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University […]

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