A Coventry University researcher has been part of a first-of-its-kind project to establish an electronic healthcare database to improve maternity care and reduce deaths of mothers and babies in low and middle-income countries. The Maternal and Perinatal Database for Quality, Equity and Dignity (MPD-4-QED) Programme in Nigeria has been established by the World Health Organisation, […]
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This September, BSPD’s Annual Scientific Conference heads to Cardiff where the Society will welcome President-Elect, Dr Shannu Bhatia, Cardiff University’s Clinical Reader and Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry. Dr Bhatia will be taking over as BSPD President from Professor Paula Waterhouse during the conference, which this year has the theme of “The Right Care, at […]
In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of researchers from Queen’s University Belfast has successfully grown a mini version of human blood vessels from people with diabetes, in the lab. This breakthrough advances research of the disease by providing a new way for scientists to study how diabetes impacts blood vessels, potentially leading to the development […]
More than half of the global population consumes inadequate levels of several micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron, and vitamins C and E, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, UC Santa Barbara (UCSB), and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). It is the first […]
A pen which can transform Braille into English text has been developed by experts at the University of Bristol. Braille literacy is frequently reported as being in decline, this is despite visually impaired people often expressing a desire to learn it, and Braille literacy being a highly valued skill by those who are capable. This […]
An urgent report from the WHO Regional Office for Europe reveals that condom use among sexually active adolescents has declined significantly since 2014, with rates of unprotected sex worryingly high. This is putting young people at significant risk of sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies. The new data were published as part of the multi-part […]
The University of Portsmouth’s pioneering Research Group in Breast Health is celebrating 10 years since it opened the world’s first sports bra test facility. In that time, researchers have tested over 700 sports bras and their performance on over 8,000 women – which means they have monitored over one million breast bounces! The cross-disciplinary team, […]
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Air Ambulance Week 2024 takes off across the UK from 9 – 15 September, to raise awareness of the lifesaving work of air ambulance charities here in Devon and across the UK. Our local Air Ambulance charity will be sharing stories of previous patients who have benefited from the time-critical care and the ways in […]
Rare diseases affect fewer than 1 in 2,000 people individually. However, with over 7,000 different types identified, their global impact is significant. In the Asia-Pacific region, approximately 258 million people have a rare disease, the highest number globally, with over 45 million in Southeast Asia alone. This vast number highlights significant challenges in treatment, as […]
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The journey of motherhood is often fraught with challenges, and for those struggling with additional mental health issues, these challenges can be magnified. The societal expectations placed on mothers to be selfless, nurturing, and always available, can create a toxic environment that discourages women from seeking the help they need. Here Lee Hawker, Clinical Director […]
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