Harnessing the healing power within our cells

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Harnessing the healing power within our cells: University of Queensland researchers have identified a pathway in cells that could be used to reprogram the body’s immune system to fight back against both chronic inflammatory and infectious diseases. Dr Kaustav Das Gupta and Professor Matt Sweet from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience discovered that a molecule […]

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Wales Emergency Medicine: Staff shortages & health service in crisis

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A landmark survey of Emergency Medicine staff in Wales has found that there are far too few clinicians to cope with demand within the stricken health service. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine’s ‘Wales’ Emergency Medicine Workforce Census 2023′ is an in-depth analysis of the state of the Emergency Medicine workforce, providing an insight into […]

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Stem cell plasters to stop children needing repeated heart surgeries

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Stem cell plasters to stop children needing repeated heart surgeries: Researchers at the University of Bristol, funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), have developed ‘stem cell plasters’ to revolutionise the way surgeons treat children living with congenital heart disease, so they don’t need as many open-heart operations. Heart defects are the most common type […]

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Key dates to feeling great without alcohol this January

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Priory expert shares the key dates you’ll reap the benefits of quitting alcohol in January 2023. Week-by-week guide to the physical and mental health benefits By day seven, you will notice improved sleep and productivity  Even your vision can improve, as blood pressure lessens By 31 January, your liver is the big winner, with more […]

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Mental health: Sick forced out of UK workforce

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Mentally unwell people being forced out of workforce: Six in 10 people who are economically inactive because of long-term illness are living with a mental health problem, researchers found. The revelation suggests that a rise in mental health problems across the country is a key contributor to the shrinking UK’s labour market, where 2.5 million […]

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Coventry University to receive £5milion grant to fund digital laboratory

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An innovative digital laboratory will be created at Coventry University to further help students learn the in-demand skills needed within the healthcare and engineering sectors. The Precision Digital Manufacturing and Healthcare Technology Lab has been awarded £5million from the Office for Students (OfS) and will be equipped with industry standard digital technologies such as 3D […]

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International study improving severe pneumonia outcomes

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International study to better treat children with severe pneumonia complication: An international study led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has secured philanthropic funding to better treat children with a severe complication of pneumonia. Associate Professor Catherine Satzke received the $620,993 E.W. AI Thrasher Award to advance research into pleural empyema, which causes fluid to fill […]

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Simple swaps for a dementia friendly Christmas

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Simple swaps to make your Christmas Dementia friendly from the care experts at Lottie: Christmas is no doubt a magical time of year, but it can be tough for anyone living with dementia. A change in routine, family visits, and the pressure to have the perfect celebration can quickly become overwhelming. With over 900,000 people living […]

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The legalities of cosmetic surgery for under-18s

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The legalities of cosmetic surgery for under-18s is discussed here by Michael Saul, Partner at Cosmetic Surgery Solicitors. After the most recent law change took effect in May 2022, advertisements for cosmetic operations in the UK are no longer permitted to specifically target individuals under the age of 18. The new regulation governing cosmetic procedures […]

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Safe car journeys: How to prepare

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In 2020 there were 131,220 casualties of all severities from road accidents. One way that we can attempt to curb these shockingly high figures is by planning ahead and being prepared. This article acts as a guide to preparing for safe, accident free car journeys. Key things to prepare to make your journey safer: Ensure […]

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