Why the Armed Forces Community needs more than just money
Ray Lock, CBE and Chief Executive of Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) discusses how the present delivery systems for the transition of ex-Service personnel and their families into civilian life could be improved.
Diet and Type 2 diabetes: Why a person should never be judged on what...
The iDEAL group shares their thoughts on diet and Type 2 diabetes and explain why a person should never be judged on what they eat.
Japan: Challenges around global data sharing for orphan diseases
Makoto Suematsu, President of the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) details the challenges around global data sharing for orphan diseases.
New findings show Type 2 diabetes develops differently depending on ethnicity
New research funded by Diabetes UK has reversed scientists’ previous understanding of how Type 2 diabetes develops in black African people.
A focus on rare disease: Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH)
Maria Piggin, Chair of PNH Support tells us about the rare disease, paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH) and in this area, collaborations for change.
Addressing gaps in systemic lupus erythematosus management
Lupus is on the rise, yet awareness of the disease remains relatively low. However, efforts are underway to tackle existing gaps in managing the condition, as we discover here.
£1.5 million awarded to councils to tackle childhood obesity
Five local councils will be awarded £100,000 a year over a 3-year period to help them tackle childhood obesity and health inequalities.
NHS acute trusts’ laboratory information systems ‘not fit for purpose’
Recent research by Transforming Healthcare Consultancy has revealed that 25% of NHS acute trusts are not compliant with standards that ensure that Laboratory Information Management Systems are fit-for-purpose.
CBD: A brief introduction to a brand-new industry
Mile High Labs International Limited provides a brief introduction to a brand-new industry, CBD, a non-psychoactive cannabinoid.
Fine dust air pollution (PM2.5) as a cause of chronic inflammatory lung diseases?
Michael Roth, Research Group Leader at University Hospital Basel asks if fine dust air pollution (PM2.5) is a cause of chronic inflammatory lung diseases and provides a most engaging response.
How can medical marijuana help people lose weight?
Michael Jacobs, marketing and creative content specialist at GotVape.com offers his insight into how medical marijuana has the potential to help people lose weight.
Mindfulness, mental health, wellbeing and poverty
Karma Jiga, CEO of the Nilupul Foundation introduces adapted Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI) that reveals positive changes in health and wellbeing for the socioeconomic deprived (SED).
The National Stroke Programme for England: How to achieve world-class stroke care
Juliet Bouverie, Chief Executive of the Stroke Association, tells us how the NHS Long Term Plan and National Stroke Programme have the potential to transform stroke services across England in the next five years.
Impact and early intervention: Clinical research into osteoarthritis
Versus Arthritis speaks to award-winning rheumatologist Dr Fiona Watt about clinical research into osteoarthritis.
Cardiovascular disease: Opportunities and challenges in the digital health era
In this interview, Chair of the ESC Digital Health Committee, Professor Martin Cowie, details the opportunities and challenges in the digital health era when it comes to the field of cardiovascular disease.
The hunt for an alternative to century-old Type 1 diabetes treatment
Dr Elizabeth Robertson, Director of Research at Diabetes UK details the hunt for an alternative to century-old Type 1 diabetes treatment – and looks at how British diabetes research is demanding something better.
Fundación CANNA: Promoting research, scientific studies and cannabis analysis
Here, we find out about Fundación CANNA’s aim is to promote research and education about cannabis, including their strong focus on the effects of this on the human body.
How diabetes can affect the eyes
With diabetes on the increase in the UK, Dr Louise Gow, Specialist Lead for Eye Health at The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) explains more about the condition and how it can affect the eyes.
Vitamin D and preeclampsia: Improving maternal and foetal health
Yuping Wang and David F. Lewis, from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – Shreveport, share with us their fascinating research on vitamin D and preeclampsia research, including a promising option in this vein to improve maternal and foetal health.
The evolution of a unique dementia care centre in Hong Kong
Professor Timothy Kwok, Director of Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing lifts the lid on the development of a unique dementia care centre in Hong Kong.
