Myth busting Dr Google cancer misinformation: Ahead of World Cancer Day, Bupa UK reports increased numbers of people are turning to Dr Google for Cancer Misinformation. Myths surrounding cancer can cause unnecessary worry about your health and wellbeing. New research from Bupa UK has found a sharp rise in people turning to “Dr Google” about […]
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Exploring the impact of chemo induced hair loss: Ahead of World Cancer Day 2022 (Friday 4th February), leading Trichologist Neil Harvey MIT – and Director at the Institute of Trichologists – explores the impact of Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss: Chemotherapy Induced Alopecia (CIA) can be a very upsetting side effect of cancer treatment, which affects around […]
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Increasing the fibre content of everyday UK foods including baked goods, dairy products, soups, smoothies, and dressings, will enable 50% more adults to get the recommended daily amount of fibre in their diets[1] and lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes for the majority of UK adults, as new study by Tate & Lyle PLC […]
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New mouse model developed for researching Covid-19: Disease models play a major role in Covid-19 research since they allow the study of disease mechanisms or the development of effective and safe vaccines and treatments. In the search for ever better tools, a research group led by Sylvia Knapp at MedUni Vienna has developed a new […]
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Conversations with stroke survivors and their loved ones about possible lasting impairment can be traumatic, but there’s also potential for them to be therapeutic, according to research from The University of Queensland. PhD candidate Bonnie Cheng from UQ’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences said prognosis conversations can trigger mixed emotions of hope and grief, so it’s important […]
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Social deprivation, which can lead to impairments in memory and concentration, can make day-to-day activities, such as going shopping or doing housework, challenging for people with painful osteoarthritis. Low educational attainment and increased anxiety may also make people with osteoarthritis more vulnerable to difficulties with performing daily activities, according to a new study published in […]
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Dr Rebekka Troller, Colorectal Robotic Fellow and Emergency and General Surgery Consultant at Medway Hospital NHS, is one of our talented trainers. Here Dr Troller shares her journey into humanitarian work and her transition from student to teacher. From student to teacher I first met David at St Mary’s Hospital in 2019. I was the […]
More than seventy percent of NHS workers considering quitting in last six months, GNB survey reveals. Stress, pay, workload and mental health main reasons GMB Union members cited for wanting to leave health service More than 70 per cent of NHS workers have considered quitting in the past six months, a new GMB survey shows. In a poll of almost 1,000 GMB […]
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New data on drug metabolism and distribution in the eye: One of the most comprehensive ocular pharmacokinetic studies including metabolism so far provides valuable information for ocular drug development. Severe visual illnesses are increasing in our society, and effective treatments are missing for diseases as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. Both industry and […]
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Rutherford Health plc, a leading independent provider of advanced cancer care in the UK, today announced it has offered its treatment and diagnostic services to the National Health Service on a not-for-profit basis for the next three years. The offer has been made to help address delays being encountered by cancer patients due to the […]
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