Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital have discovered several new biomarkers that are associated with incident heart failure. In a new study, several inflammatory biomarkers and cell energy metabolites were linked to an increased risk of incident heart failure. The study used a random selection of 10,106 men participating in […]
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Migrants and refugees say COVID-19 has dramatically worsened their lives: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a highly negative impact on the living and working conditions of refugees and migrants reveals a new WHO study, launched on International Migrants Day. More than 30,000 refugees and migrants from different regions around the world participated in the first ever […]
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Early recognition of deterioration in health can save lives. A research team at Northumbria University have launched a major project exploring how carers recognise and manage deterioration in the health of people with learning disabilities and autism. Approximately 1.5million people in the UK have a learning disability and it is estimated that around 1% of the […]
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A revolutionary approach to targeting and treating walking problems in people with Parkinson’s disease is being developed at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Problems, such as slow and short steps, are very common in Parkinson’s disease and lead to increased risks of falling, as well as reduced mobility and quality of life. However, there is no medication […]
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Men and women: Cancer risk from obesity differs: A new study, co-funded by World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), Cancer Research UK and Diabetes UK, reveals that where fat is on our body may lead to different health outcomes for men and women. The research revealed that having more body fat around your waist is more […]
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First aid for Christmas from First Aid For Life: The festive season sees a dramatic increase in the number accidents and illnesses which can pose a problem when your GP and local chemist are closed. Following our tips and stocking up on these festive first aid supplies before Christmas will help you get the very […]
My midwifery trip to Africa: elephants, lions and delivering six babies: Trip to Tanzania was privilege, says midwifery graduate Aneeqa Hussain has worked hard to get where she is today, at one point going back to college for a year to secure the grades she needed in order to continue her university studies. She graduates […]
Tracking down the mechanisms of skin ageing – Launch of new Christian Doppler Laboratory: The ageing process is most apparent on the skin. In the newly opened “SKINMAGINE” (Multimodal Imaging of Aging and Senescence of the Skin) Christian Doppler Laboratory, dermatologists from MedUni Vienna have joined forces with biotechnologists from the University of Natural Resources […]
Coronavirus spread during dental procedures could be reduced with slower drill rotation: Researchers from Imperial College London and King’s College London have found that careful selection and operation of dental drills can minimise the spread of COVID-19 through aerosols. Dental procedures can pose a high risk of viral transmission because the tools that are used often […]
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Patients suffering with debilitating symptoms due to gaps in radiotherapy follow up care: A new report has found cervical cancer patients treated with radiotherapy are not getting care to deal with long term side effects such as pain, incontinence and urgent bowel movements. A lack of recognition among healthcare professionals, and scarce resources to diagnose and […]