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New research links poor oral health to chronic diseases

A major study has found that people with signs of gum disease are more likely to suffer from multiple chronic diseases.

Immunocompromised patients show low immune response after second vaccine

According to the OCTAVE study, immunocompromised patients presented low immune responses after two doses of the same COVID-19 vaccine.

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.

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