A reliable antibody test, showing that someone has already been exposed to Covid 19 and has developed antibodies which suggest immunity, could be a ‘game changer’ when it comes to allowing society to get back to work. Unfortunately, we still don’t have tests that are accurate enough. In some cases, tests have shown to give […]
Siobhan Miller, founder of the Positive Birth Company and author of bestselling book ‘Practical Ways to Make Your Birth Better’ commented: “One in five women experience perinatal anxiety and depression during pregnancy or in the first year after giving birth. With the coronavirus lockdown in force, we sadly expect this number to rise significantly, especially […]
As the world celebrates the work of midwives – and as the University of Bradford sends 40 of its student midwives into practice during the Covid-19 pandemic – we talk to three about why they are joining one of the most challenging and rewarding of professions. Georgia Parker, Holly Stockdale and Ten Mabhara are all […]
At the moment, people who are suspected of having Covid 19 undergo a swab PCR test which looks for genetic particles of the virus in their nasal or oral secretions. This can take from less than 24 hours up to five days depending on the lab. At the BSPS molecular lab at the Royal Surrey […]
Scientists at the University of Nottingham have taken a step closer towards developing a treatment for the long-term genetic disorder, myotonic dystrophy. In a paper published today in the journal Science Translational Medicine, scientists from the Schools of Life Sciences and Chemistry at the University, have discovered that by inhibiting a molecule in patients’ cells […]
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Imperial College London is to lead a major programme of testing for COVID-19 to track the progress of the infection across the UK. The programme will help to improve understanding of how many people are currently infected with the virus, and potentially how many have been infected and recovered since the COVID-19 outbreak began. The […]
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The Covid-19 pandemic means informal carers need additional support now more than ever, according to UEA expert Dr Morag Farquhar. There are an estimated eight million informal carers in the UK – the family and friends supporting vulnerable people in an unpaid role. And this number is likely to increase due to the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
Next milestone in the development of bionic arm prostheses with major contribution from the Medical University of Vienna: in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Center for Extreme Bionics) and the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Gothenburg, Oskar Aszmann’s team in the Clinical Laboratory for Bionic Limb Reconstruction at MedUni Vienna’s […]
Life in lockdown is having a significant impact on our health. Recognising the triggers for over-eating or increased alcohol intake during the pandemic; experts look at how to curb the cravings • Over-eating or ‘emotional eating’ can become a food addiction • Certain foods stimulate the brain’s secretion of opiate-like, “feel-good” chemicals such as serotonin […]
A survey of Prospect members has shown that women are still being overlooked when it comes to appropriate PPE. Size and fit are extremely important for PPE to be effective. If it doesn’t fit it doesn’t do its job and it’s an issue that affects many workers – predominantly but not exclusively women. Prospect’s survey, […]