MS: new biomarker discovered: A study conducted by researchers from the Department of Neurology at MedUni Vienna and University Hospital Vienna has demonstrated for the first time that diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) can be significantly improved by additionally measuring the thickness of retinal layers in the eye. Use of the procedure, which is already […]
Insulting mental health support funding: Psychology bodies slam government for paying lip service to nhs staff wellbeing with ‘insulting’ funding for mental health support. The British Psychological Society (BPS) and Association of Clinical Psychologists UK (ACP-UK) have slammed the government for failing to meet recent promises to invest in NHS and social care staff wellbeing, […]
A Singular Man: A Documented Life of the Artist Frederick Sandys: 1829-1904, by Betty Elzea, published in hardback, by Unicorn Press on 7th July 2023 Rebecca Wallersteiner reviews A Singular Man: A Documented Life of the Artist Frederick Sandys: 1829-1904 by Betty Elzea, published on 7th July, which throws fresh light onto the complex, secret […]
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Women and girls bear brunt of water and sanitation crisis – new UNICEF-WHO report: Women and girls responsible for fetching water in 7 out of 10 households without supplies on premises, according to first in-depth analysis of gender inequalities in drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in households. Globally, women are most likely to be […]
Peritoneal dialysis: New treatment option against infections: Inflammations of the peritoneum (peritonitis) are as frequent as they are feared complications in peritoneal dialysis, a form of kidney replacement therapy for independent use at home. The bacteria responsible for the life-threatening infections are becoming increasingly resistant to many antibiotics. A research team led by Markus Zeitlinger, […]
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Targeting disease control beyond under 5s: Global efforts to reduce infectious disease rates must have a greater focus on older children and adolescents after a shift in disease burden onto this demographic, according to a new study. The research, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, has found […]
Why button batteries can be dangerous and how a spoonful of honey could save your child’s life! You can find button batteries or lithium coin cell batteries in many devices. Many devices used by your children contain these batteries and if swallowed, they can be incredibly dangerous. Sometimes button batteries pass straight through without causing […]
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The hot summer months can disrupt the usual process your body goes through before you sleep. The heat can make it harder for you to fall asleep and then stay asleep. If your sleep is broken early on, it hinders how long you’re able to stay in the deeper parts of the sleep cycle for, […]