Using the microbiome to promote muscle growth in muscle loss conditions such as ageing and cancer: If further research can identify the substances that the bacteria of the gut are making to help muscles grow following exercise, we might be able to use some of those substances to promote the growth of muscles in people […]
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A new research report published today by the International Longevity Centre-UK (ILC) and commissioned by MSD urges charities, public health groups and local communities to work together to increase routine vaccination uptake in people who are “at-risk”, such as those with asthma, COPD, diabetes, cancer, HIV, chronic heart disease and chronic kidney disease in the […]
Charity is on verge of losing significant proportion of staff and faces closing one of their centres due to ‘no jab, no job’ compulsory vaccination law. Specialist respite breaks providers Revitalise are pleading for Government to rethink a law making it compulsory for all care home staff to get the COVID-19 vaccination, which they say […]
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What steps should a school take to keep students and staff safe from COVID-19? What about vaccination? How can families and communities keep themselves safe as schools reopen? Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains in Science in 5 this week […]
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New research highlights the impact of lockdown on Scottish eye care: The study from the University of Aberdeen has highlighted the damaging impact of Covid-19 restrictions on Scottish eye care and the potential for long-term sight damage and reduced detection of other health conditions. A study, led by Prof Alexandros Zangelidis, Personal Chair in Economics, […]
RCEM welcomes NHS England’s Urgent and Emergency Care Recovery 10 Point Action Plan: Commenting on the publication of the Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) Recovery 10 Point Action Plan by NHS England yesterday, Dr Katherine Henderson, President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, said: “We welcome this 10-point action plan published by NHS England. The […]
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Writing for The Hippocratic Post, Dr Luke Powles, Clinical Director at Bupa Health Clinics reviews a summer of sports and new activities: Following a summer of high-profile sports events, it’s no surprise we have become inspired to try something new. Over the last few months, there has been a surge in searches on Google for […]
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The anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a type of leukaemia which occurs primarily in children and young adults. An international team of researchers with significant involvement of MedUni Wien has now been able to demonstrate that the transcription factor BATF3 and its target genes play a key role in the growth of the tumour […]
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Drug repurposing is no quick fix for developing new treatments for disease, including COVID-19, and there are inherent dangers and pitfalls with translating drugs such as chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin and similar compounds to treat COVID-19, say a team of experts. The potential challenges and opportunities with drug repurposing are highlighted in a paper authored by a cross-section […]
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Leading Trichologist offers her advice on autumn hair care, Alopecia and looking after your mental health: September marks the start of a new season which means a change in how we should look after our hair to keep it strong and healthy. September is also significant in the hair-care calendar due to Alopecia Awareness Month, an […]
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