15 occasions when you should urgently get your pet to the vet: It can be difficult to assess the severity of the situation when your pet has an accident or is unwell. You may be concerned about the symptoms your pet is showing. The following 15 key factors can help you make this critical decision […]
WHO: Tobacco responsible for 20% of deaths from coronary heart disease: Every year, 1.9 million people die from tobacco induced heart disease, according to a new brief released today by the World Health Organization, World Heart Federation and the University of Newcastle Australia ahead of World Heart Day, marked on 29 September. This equates to one in […]
Automating processes with AI RSM webinar takes place on Thursday 24 September, 6.00pm to 7.00pm By automating processes with Artificial Intelligence (AI), health and care professionals can reduce administrative burden in order to free up staff so that they can focus on care and provision of services. Anne Foster, Customer Success Consultant at Eggplant, will […]
Australian scientists shed light on antibacterial superhero inside our cells. Researchers have made a key discovery on a critical arm of the immune system’s powerful defence against bacteria that will contribute to global efforts to design immune-boosting treatments. Bacteria pose persistent threats to human health. To combat this, inside each of our cells is a […]
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If you have been feeling lonely and depressed, it is important to remember that this is something that you can overcome. You deserve to feel happy and fulfilled, and there are steps that you can take to get there. Within this blog, we will look at what you can do to address these feelings. We […]
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Remdesivir may not be the ‘magic bullet’ for patients with COVID-19, but it may greatly benefit cats suffering from a deadly disease caused by a different coronavirus. As well as infecting humans, coronaviruses can cause a wide range of diseases in other species including dogs, cats, pigs, cows, mice, bats, birds and ferrets. Despite the […]
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Missed eye tests risk surge in sight loss, mental health issues and falls for millions The charity Eye Health UK[1] today warned that missed sight tests and low public awareness of the symptoms of eye disease, risks leading to a surge in avoidable sight loss as well as increases in mental health issues and falls. Figures […]
Doctors will soon be able to use fat to diagnose musculoskeletal disease within seconds and predict the risk of falls and fractures in older people, thanks to a world-leading tool developed by Melbourne researchers. Doctors will soon be able to use fat to diagnose musculoskeletal disease within seconds and predict the risk of falls and […]
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Rebecca Wallersteiner takes a look at ‘Essentially Grey’ a new exhibition of pictures by Hanna ten Doornkaat at The MUSE Gallery, London which explores how colours influence our mood and emotions Research has shown that environment and calming colours influences the speed of patients’ recovery. Your emotions and mood are influenced by the colours around […]
Emma Hammett of First Aid for Life discusses the six signs of sepsis: Sepsis is a common and potentially life-threatening condition where the body’s immune system overreacts to an infection. It results in widespread inflammation, swelling and blood clots. This leads the body to go into septic shock, characterised by a dramatic decrease in blood […]