The scoring system that helps distinguish GPP from AGEP, two similar skin conditions
Dealing with skin conditions can be challenging, especially when two rare diseases, generalised pustular psoriasis (GPP) and acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), have similar symptoms, making it challenging to differentiate between them.
Understanding the impact of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome
We spoke to Dr Charles Shepherd about the impact of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and why more needs to be done to address gaps in care and research.
Bariatric surgery opens doors for ESRD patients
Scientists have linked bariatric surgery with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients to see if it helps them become eligible for a kidney transplant.
How well do Type 2 diabetes patients know their disease?
Researchers in Portugal look at the critical gaps in knowledge against type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients, potentially impacting their long-term health outcomes.
Hypervaccination: What would 217 COVID-19 vaccines do to your immune system?
Researchers looked into the case of a man who received over 200 vaccinations against Covid-19 to help deepen the understanding of hypervaccination.
How do we tackle sepsis?
How do we tackle sepsis? What role do infection prevention and control play? What are the symptoms? How do we treat sepsis and reduce its risk? Let’s discover more about sepsis here.
Study links air pollution particle to Alzheimer’s Disease symptoms
Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), UNSW Sydney, and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore have found a link between air pollution and Alzheimer's disease.
Rare Disease Day: The technology that could help rare genetic liver disorder patients
February 29th is dedicated to raising awareness about rare diseases and looking into the opportunities technology could bring for potential treatments.
Machine learning predicts mortality risk in dementia patients
With the help of artificial intelligence, healthcare professionals can predict patient prognosis.
Abdominal fat in middle-aged men linked to an increased Alzheimer’s risk
The impact abdominal fat has on brain health and cognition has also been found to be more pronounced in middle-aged men at high risk of Alzheimer's disease compared to women.
Epigenetic changes in Alzheimer’s patients’ immune system
Scientists have revealed a significant link between Alzheimer's disease and epigenetic alterations in the immune system.
Early childhood diet linked to risk factors for inflammatory bowel disease
A high-quality diet during the first year of life may significantly lower the subsequent risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
AI-based diagnosis system transforms sepsis detection in children
An international research team has successfully employed the power of artificial intelligence to enhance the diagnosis of sepsis in children.
Blood test shows promise in identifying Alzheimer’s disease early
A £5 million project started in the UK last year aims to enable individuals to receive Alzheimer's diagnoses within seconds through the National Health Service (NHS) within the next five years.
Multiple sclerosis – the disease of a thousand faces
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that impacts the central nervous system, affecting everything we do. For many patients, the main question is: how do I confront this life-changing condition?
Cabo Verde achieves malaria-free status
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in the global fight against the disease.
Liverpool scientists awarded £1.4 Million to develop breakthrough malaria drug
Scientists from the University of Liverpool and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) have taken a huge step forward in combating the global threat of malaria.
Supporting stroke patients: The societal and healthcare burden of stroke
Elliot Grantham, Market Development Manager at Medtronic, discusses the challenges in stroke care and how it could be improved for stroke patients.
Increased diabetes testing is needed to halt a tsunami
35.3% of British adults are likely to have prediabetes. Dr Avinash Hari Narayanan (MBChB), Clinical Lead at London Medical Laboratory, argues that increased diabetes testing is needed to ensure 18 million people don’t go on to develop ‘full-blown’ diabetes.
Understanding psoriasis: Symptoms, causes, and treatments
Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease that can impact sufferers’ mental and physical health. We discuss the complexity of the condition as well as the emergence of effective treatments with the national UK charity The Psoriasis Association.