Glioblastoma and Autism: In accordance with the blueprint contained in our DNA, human cells produce proteins that perform specific functions. An essential step in this process is the reading of the DNA and the transcription of the information into mRNA. A multi-centre study with significant participation from MedUni Vienna has now shown for the first […]
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have discovered a new tool, which will help to investigate more effective forms of cancer treatment. Using high-power lasers, the experts have been able to generate a ‘pure beam’ of carbon ion with unique properties. This bright, ultrashort particle source can be used to investigate how biological samples respond to […]
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With more than 13.5 million workers having returned to their place of work for at least one day a week, more than four million say that they do not feel entirely safe doing so, reveals new research by Direct Line Life Insurance. Some 5.5 million workers would work from home permanently if given the option […]
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‘It is a real possibility we won’t be able to have children now because of the delay’. A survey of nearly 400 patients by the charity Fertility Network UK has explored the devastating impact of the COVID pandemic on those waiting for fertility treatment. A majority of respondents (58%) had experienced delays being able to […]
Surgery: Pandemic Rehabilitation of Spine: In these pandemic times, one assumes that patients are prone to staying still and to staying isolated. Not so! My observation is that something happens, and there is a significant behavioural change. More and more, patients are anxious and worried about getting back to life and living. They want to […]
Firework Safety – Top Tips to keep safe: Autumn in the UK usually heralds the start of firework season. There are many festivities where fireworks feature strongly; such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali, New Year and Chinese New Year. Public displays are by far the safest way to enjoy fireworks. However, many parents are feeling […]
Burns are extremely common, painful and potentially life-changing injuries. Burns frequently become infected and scarring from burns is often disfiguring and permanent. In fact, British hospitals treat 13,000 burns injuries each year. 200 people die from burns related injuries each year. Who is most at risk? A third of adult burns are work-related. Thus, those […]
One in seven EU people suffer from tinnitus: New research led by researchers from the University of Nottingham, has found that approximately 65million adults in the EU suffer from tinnitus, and this figure will significantly rise over the next decade. The research, published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe, is the first study to look […]
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have shown that a prostate cancer urine test can identify men at ‘intermediate risk’ who can safely avoid immediate treatment and benefit from ‘active surveillance’ instead. A new pilot study published today reveals how urine biomarkers can show the amount of significant cancer in a prostate, highlighting with […]
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Priory experts share advice on handling job loss, insecurity and career change Unemployment is directly linked to poor mental health 25% of UK adults associate job loss with ‘trauma’ Priory experts discuss the impact of loss, job insecurity and ‘forced’ career changes on stress levels The strain of the COVID-19 pandemic is especially strongly felt […]
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