The Duchess of Cornwall and The Duchess of Cambridge mark Children’s Hospice Week

The Duchess of Cornwall and The Duchess of Cambridge have hosted a joint video call with three of their respective children’s hospice Patronages to mark this year’s Children’s Hospice Week. Their Royal Highnesses wanted to thank all those involved in and supporting children’s hospices across the UK during this critical time. Their Royal Highnesses were […]

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Cannabis capsules for neurological diseases

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Study finds tiny cannabis capsules could help treat neurological diseases: A team of researchers led by Curtin University has discovered a new way to improve the absorption rate of medicinal cannabis when taken orally, which could potentially be used to treat neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis and traumatic brain injuries in the […]

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A defibrillator saved Eriksen’s life

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A defibrillator saved Eriksen’s life – Do YOU know where to find your nearest defibrillator? Don’t let the one you love be the one you lose….Arrhythmia Alliance Defibs Save Lives – press statement with support from Fabrice Muamba and Bernard Gallacher: When footballer Christian Eriksen suffered a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) on the pitch during […]

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Cervical screening results leading to shame

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Cervical screening results leading to shame: Charity worried low HPV awareness is increasing stigma in cervical screening. Cervical Screening Awareness Week runs from 14th – 20th June 2021. New research by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust shows that only half of those who have HPV (human Papillomavirus) on their cervical screening results know what it is. The […]

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Corticosteroids may be an effective treatment for COVID-19 complications in children

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Corticosteroids may be an effective treatment for children who develop a rare but serious condition after COVID-19 infection. This is the finding of an international study of 614 children, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, led by Imperial College London. All children in the study developed a serious disorder following COVID-19 infection. This […]

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Vestibular schwannoma

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Vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma) is a rare benign tumour of a vestibular portion of the vestibulo-cochlear nerve that is diagnosed from the symptoms of hearing loss, vertigo and tinnitus. Smaller tumours are usually treated by radiotherapy but larger ones require surgical removal. A clinical study led by MedUni Vienna has now shown that early surgical […]

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“Art by post” exhibition: the power of art on health and wellbeing

Art by Post

Art by Post: Unlocking creativity for our wellbeing launches at the Southbank Centre this September.  Over 600 pieces of artwork created in lockdown will form new nationwide exhibition to highlight the power of art on health and wellbeing: Art by Post: Unlocking creativity for our wellbeing launches at the Southbank Centre this September before touring nationwide for five […]

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