Cultivating positive joint health habits during national gardening week: Not only is it one of the nation’s favourite pastimes, but gardening is also notoriously good for our mental and physical wellbeing. 87% of UK households have a garden1 and over 50% of people aged 55+ say they enjoy gardening2. In fact, encouraging people of all ages […]
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Video-enabled glasses have the potential to support Northumbria University patients at risk of falls by allowing medical staff to monitor how they move around their homes and their community. However, with privacy concerns at the forefront of this new technology, academics at Northumbria University have carried out a cutting-edge study into the ethical use of […]
New research from the University of Aberdeen could lead to the development of medication for disease that affects 1 in 4 people worldwide but is currently untreatable. The study, which is published in Cell Metabolism was carried out by an international team of scientists, led by Professor Lora Heisler from the University of Aberdeen Rowett […]
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Eye injuries are unpleasant and painful – and can be frightening. Some of the most common injuries are as follows: blows to the eye– such as being hit by a fist, elbow or ball or walking into something scratches and abrasions– often caused by fingernails or tree branches foreign bodies– could be grit, wood, sand […]
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Ear problems can be very uncomfortable and unpleasant, especially in children. However, they don’t usually cause long term problems. Here are the top common ear problems and how to deal with them so they don’t cause too much pain or distress. Ear infections These are the most common form of ear pain, especially in children. […]
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While we know ovaries are one of the first organs to age in women, we do not know why and how fast. Women live a significant portion of their lives in the post-reproductive state and yet, there is little understanding on why menopause occurs. In fact, aside from fertility, the reproductive health of women is often […]
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Responding to a Liberal Democrat analysis showing almost every area in England is missing the 18-minute ambulance response target Rory Deighton, Director of the NHS Confederation’s Acute Network, said: “Health leaders know that ambulance services are under a huge amount of pressure. Call handlers are receiving an increasing number of calls, including those that are […]
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• The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended the combination therapy of dabrafenib (Finlee®) and trametinib (Spexotras®) for the treatment of paediatric patients with low-grade glioma (LGG) and high-grade glioma (HGG) who have a BRAF V600E mutation. • BRAF V600E mutation is present in 15-20%2 of LGGs and in 5-10%3 of […]
Anaphylaxis and adrenaline auto-injectors a comprehensive guide Anaphylaxis is an extremely severe allergic reaction. Reactions usually begin within minutes and progress rapidly, however, they can occur up to 2-3 hours after exposure. Exercise can also initiate symptoms a while after exposure to an allergen. Common allergens include food and insect stings. In the UK, 5–8% […]
Coeliac disease is a lifelong autoimmune disease caused by a reaction to gluten. 1 in 100 people in the UK have the condition. Symptoms include diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting, stomach cramps, mouth ulcers, fatigue and anaemia. Learn more: https://www.coeliac.org.uk/diagnosis […]