Investing in the future of neuroscience
Nina Schor, Deputy Director and Acting Scientific Director of NINDS, underlines the importance of investing in the future of neuroscience.
The priorities for future stroke research
Richard Francis, Head of Research at the Stroke Association, identifies the priority areas for research investment that will make the greatest difference to stroke survivors.
A changing landscape for type 1 diabetes
Dr Faye Riley, Senior Research Communications Officer at Diabetes UK, charts a changing landscape for type 1 diabetes.
A different view of cardiovascular hæmodynamics
Here, Professors Nigel Shrive and John Tyberg illustrate how their work has led to an alternative interpretation of hæmodynamics compared to the paradigm that was proposed over 60 years ago.
NHS GP says long COVID patients “shouldn’t suffer in silence”
NHS GP and lead GP at Numan, Dr Luke Pratsides tells us everything he knows about the symptoms of long COVID and what’s being done to tackle this novel disease.
New mosquito control tools are critical
Leo Braack, Malaria Consortium’s Senior Vector Control Specialist, recounts the ongoing battle against vector-borne diseases and shares why the need for new mosquito control tools has become critical.
Myopia management: Looking after the “other” pandemic
Max Halford FBCO CL, Clinical Lead at Association of British Dispensing Opticians, turns our thoughts towards the “other” pandemic, myopia management.
Using human models of brain development to understand autism
Dr Kristen Kroll from Washington University School of Medicine discusses new approaches for studying autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders by using human cellular models of brain development.
COVID-19 reveals the underappreciated burden of smell disorders
Chrissi Kelly, Founder of the charity AbScent, explains that COVID-19 reveals the underappreciated burden of smell disorders.
Hormones contribute to movement impairment after brain injury
Hormones released after a brain injury contribute to movement problems on the left and right sides of the body, according to a new study.
Black liver transplant patients have lower survival rates than white or Hispanic patients
Black recipients of liver transplants have lower post-transplant survival rates than white or Hispanic patients, according to a new study from Keck Medicine of USC.
Keto diet risk to pregnant women and kidney disease patients
New analysis of ketogenic (keto) diets discovers health risks, including cancer, to pregnant women and patients with kidney disease.
Scientists are inventing an insulin implant for Type 1 diabetes
Bioengineers at the Rice University are working on an insulin implant, which could theoretically make insulin for people with Type 1 diabetes.
What is ivermectin for acne rosacea?
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, instructs us on how to use ivermectin to treat acne rosacea.
Acne rosacea: What is brimonidine tartrate gel?
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, tells us all about brimonidine gel as an effective treatment for acne rosacea.
Metrogel and rosex gel as a treatment for acne rosacea
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, examines how metronidazole gel works as a treatment for acne rosacea, how effective it is and how to use it.
Estrogen is thought to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in women
Estrogen is thought to play a role in a woman's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to a new study.
Dementia & Behavioural Symptoms of Dementia: Risk for the Latinx population
Dr Lynn Woods, Professor in the Department of Doctoral Programs, School of Nursing, Azusa Pacific University, explores behavioural symptoms of dementia in the Latinx population.
Harnessing digital innovations to become a beacon of hope for Rett patients
The CIPP Rett Centre provides treatment for emotional, behavioural and autonomic difficulties/disorders in patients with Rett Syndrome.
Treating vision-related conditions
Professor Heather Sheardown from McMaster University provides detail about treating vision-related conditions, including injectable, in situ gelling systems.