RCSI research finds eleven new genes associated with epilepsy
Researchers at the Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI) in Ireland have found new genes linked to epilepsy which could inform the development of new treatments for the condition.
From diabetes prevention 1.0 to Prevention 3.0
Digitally enabled pathway personalisation is leveraging actionable data insights and dynamic intelligence to drive better outcomes as part of the Prevention 3.0 agenda
The priorities for supporting people with muscle-wasting conditions
Some of the priorities for supporting people with muscle-wasting conditions and their families are explored here by Open Access Government
National Energy Action (NEA) slams record number of excess winter deaths last year
New figures from the Office of National Statistics today show that the number of excess winter deaths exceeded 50,000 the highest on record since the winter of 1975/76
Bowel cancer – time to test at an earlier age
Your toilet habits can help determine what is going on inside your body and with Brits spending the equivalent of eight months of their adult life sat on the toilet, it is time to test for bowel cancer at an earlier age
How inequality leads to poor asthma outcomes
Dr Samantha Walker, Director of Research and Policy details how inequality in the UK leads to poor asthma outcomes
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD): Correcting the dystrophin gene
Dr Ahlke Heydemann, Associate Professor and Director of Medical School Curriculum at University of Illinois, Chicago explains Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), focussing on the issue of correcting the dystrophin gene
Government announces plans to introduce new Mental Health Act
The government will introduce a new Mental Health Act to transform mental health care, following the publication of the final report from the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act 1983
Turning up the volume of the patient voice in dementia research
Dr James Pickett, Head of Research at Alzheimer’s Society presents the case for turning up the volume of the patient voice when it comes.
Government to improve the lives of autistic children
The government will collect evidence from autistic children, their families and their carers, for the first time, on how to improve the support they get
Prostate cancer: A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma
Professor Malcolm Mason, Cancer Research UK’s Prostate Cancer Expert reveals why prostate cancer is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma
Brits believe smokers are the biggest drain on healthcare
In the year that the NHS suffers £2.7bn in cuts, 48% of Brits believe smokers are the biggest drain on healthcare
Further intervention needed on student mental health
Higher education representatives have been told to take action on student mental health by the Education Secretary, Damian Hinds
Treatment and diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders
Andrea Varrone studies the importance of molecular imaging to provide personalised medicine and improve care for patients with neurodegenerative disorders
Brits approve plans for GPS to prescribe dance lessons to tackle loneliness
More than half (56%) of Brits have agreed with Prime Minister plans for GP's to prescribe dance classes to patients as part of a scheme to combat loneliness
Bowel cancer screening should start at age 50, according to expert committee
The independent expert screening committee has recommended that bowel cancer screening in England should in future start at age 50 to prevent late diagnosis
Biomarkers and patients’ access to personalised oncology drugs in Europe
Heinz Zwierzina M.D., CDDF Managing Director tells us all about biomarkers and patients’ access to personalised oncology drugs in Europe in this insightful article
7 ways to avoid catching the flu
The days are getting shorter, the kids are back at school, and there are noticeably more leaves drifting around. As the Stark family motto grimly states, ‘Winter is coming,’ and with it, the promise of the start of the flu season
Link between heart attacks and inflammatory bowel disease
Research indicates a strong role in the development of cardiovascular disease in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
The importance of Type 2 diabetes prevention
Chanelle Corena, Type 2 Prevention Lead at Diabetes UK, highlights the 12.3 million people in the UK who are at an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and precisely why prevention and a change in behaviour is crucial in this vein
