Serious increase in obesity among primary aged children
The National Child Measurement Programme found obesity rates in primary aged children have increased by 4.5% in two years.
World COPD day: The Cinderella of chronic diseases
Sarah Woolnough, CEO of Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation, reflects on landmark research undertaken by the charity ahead of World COPD Day, including the largest ever survey of people with COPD in the UK.
Scientists develop new potential vaccine for Alzheimer’s
A new potential treatment and vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease has been developed by a team of UK and German scientists, using a different approach with amyloid beta protein.
Whole genome sequencing increases rare disorder diagnosis by 31%
Whole Genome Sequencing from a single blood test has been found to pick up over a third more cases of rare genetic disorders than standard tests do.
Burning and tingling in feet could indicate small fiber neuropathy
The number of people experiencing foot pain, numbness and tingling has increased and could indicate small fiber neuropathy.
Death rate from Parkinson’s disease rises in US
The death rate from Parkinson’s disease has risen by 63% in the United States, according to a new study.
What do rising dementia cases after the pandemic mean for local government?
John Ramsay, Founder and Managing Director of Social-Ability, discusses what rising dementia cases mean for local authorities and social care spending.
What is Dandy-Walker Syndrome? – Everything you need to know
Dandy-Walker Syndrome. What is it? What are the symptoms? What are the causes? What is the prognosis? Is it treatable?
Mirtazapine not effective in treating dementia patients
Mirtazapine, an antidepressant drug given to dementia patients, has been found to be no more effective than a placebo and increases mortality.
Osteogenesis imperfecta – what we need to know
Frost & Sullivan’s TechCasting Group, places the spotlight on osteogenesis imperfecta – toward future targeted, more effective therapy.
Scientists discover how heart cells regulate circadian rhythms through daily changes
A new study, demonstrating how circadian rhythms in heart cells alter daily heart function, may explain why shift workers are vulnerable to heart complications.
Study finds Artificial Intelligence 90% accurate in diagnosing rare diseases
A new study finds that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is 90% accurate at detecting disease causing variants in children with rare diseases.
Prioritising heart health in a post pandemic environment
Dr Campbell Rogers, Chief Medical Officer at HeartFlow, examines how the healthcare industry can best prepare to combat heart disease in a post-pandemic environment.
How to naturally lower your cholesterol levels
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, shares her tips on how to naturally lower your cholesterol levels without using medication.
First malaria vaccine offers “glimmer of hope” to millions
The World Health Organisation has recently authorised a malaria vaccine, RTS,S/AS01, which has been successful in pilot schemes launched in 2019.
Managing heart failure in 2021 and beyond
Professor Carlos Aguiar, Chair of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Communication Committee and spokesperson for Heart Failure, outlines the 2021 ESC guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure.
Stem cell & gene therapy to treat osteogenesis imperfecta: hype or hope
Pascale V Guillot from University College London, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Institute for Women’s Health, explains stem cell and gene therapy to treat osteogenesis imperfecta, but is this hype or hope?
Fitbit and Diabetes UK announce a unique partnership to help tackle diabetes
This article describes how the collaboration inspires healthy behaviour change so critical in the prevention of type 2 diabetes and the management of all types of diabetes.
Study says adults with type 1 diabetes likely to get severe COVID
According to a Californian study, people over the age of 40 with type 1 diabetes are likely to experience severe COVID - leading to hospitalisation or death.
What are zoonotic diseases?
Captain Casey Barton Behravesh of the U.S. Public Health Service, and Director of the CDC One Health Office highlights the CDC’s efforts to nationally and internationally prevent zoonotic diseases.
