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FIBRO-TARGETS project aims to identify mechanisms involved in MIF, define therapeutic approaches

Unravelling the mechanisms of cardiac fibrosis will lead to the discovery of therapeutic target candidates for various cardiac diseases. FIBRO-TARGETS brings together eleven European expert teams from six different countries both from public research institutes and European biotechs.

5 Sep 2013

Reimbursement systems appear to impact on achievement of cholesterol lowering targets

Dr Gitt said: "There are wide variations between European countries in the achievement of LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) targets. However the effect of different reimbursement systems on meeting the targets was unknown."

2 Sep 2013

Bioactive compounds in coffee may prevent prostate cancer recurrence, delay progression

Coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer recurrence and progression, according to a new study by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center scientists that is online ahead of print in Cancer Causes & Control.

27 Aug 2013

US model of treating depression could effectively be imported into UK

A US model of treating depression through a network of specialists could effectively be imported into the UK, new research has revealed.

20 Aug 2013

Osteoarthritis research: an interview with Dr Deborah Mason, Cardiff University

Osteoarthritis is an extremely common condition affecting about 8 million people in the UK. The elderly are particularly susceptible, with up to 45% of people over 65 years, having the disease.

14 Aug 2013

Study investigates issues faced by prisoners with mental health problems after release

Offenders, and especially prisoners, have a high prevalence of mental health problems. Rates for various mental health conditions range from 50 to 90 per cent. Prisoners released from prison with mental health problems face difficulty with family relationships, employment, long-term illness, self-harm, depression and re-offending.

12 Aug 2013

AliveCor Heart Monitor for iPhone can detect heart rhythm problems, prevent strokes

A special iPhone case and app can be used to quickly and cheaply detect heart rhythm problems and prevent strokes, according to University of Sydney research presented at the Australia and New Zealand Cardiac Society conference today on the Gold Coast.

9 Aug 2013

Keele researchers receive fund to find effectiveness of common treatments for carpal tunnel

Researchers at Keele University, UK, have been awarded funding from Arthritis Research UK to find out more about the effectiveness of common treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome, a painful, common condition affecting trapped nerves in the hand and wrists.

20 Jul 2013

NPS MedicineWise: Ask your doctor the right questions about medicines, medical tests

During Family Doctor Week (15-21 July 2013), NPS MedicineWise is highlighting the importance of asking your doctor the right questions about your medicines and medical tests.

17 Jul 2013

‘Risking It’ campaign to raise awareness on coronary heart disease

A health expert from Sheffield Hallam University has become the face of a national campaign against heart disease after making significant improvements to his own lifestyle.

From Sheffield Hallam University 15 Jul 2013

NPS MedicineWise calls on every Australian to fight against antibiotic resistance

In light of a paper released by the Office of the Chief Scientist today, NPS MedicineWise is calling on every Australian to do their part in the fight against antibiotic resistance in our community.

11 Jul 2013

Individualised care can make huge difference in older patients with type 2 diabetes

More than a quarter of over 70s with type 2 diabetes could benefit simply from improving communication and education in the clinic, new research has revealed. A study led by the University of Exeter Medical School and published in The Lancet found that 27 percent achieved better glycaemic control through individualised care alone.

9 Jul 2013

NCC joins with the "hats 4 headway day" campaign to raise money for ABI Week

On Friday 17th May 2013 the NCC Home Learning team joined together with the "hats 4 headway day" campaign to raise money for Action for Brain Injury (ABI) Week. NCC Home Learning delved deep into their clothing collections to don their craziest head gear.

1 Jul 2013

Anatomy of a Hospital: New book chronicles history of nation's oldest hospital for orthopedics

With 537 pages and 150 photographs, "Anatomy of a Hospital" chronicles the history of the nation's oldest hospital for orthopedics, from its beginnings in a doctor's home to help destitute children with disabilities to the premier hospital it has become today.

15 Jun 2013

Research: Women with urinary incontinence are more likely to suffer depression

Research from the University of Adelaide shows middle-aged women are more likely to suffer depression from a common medical problem that they find too embarrassing to talk about: urinary incontinence.

15 Jun 2013

Research: GPs could more accurately predict outcome of patients with musculoskeletal conditions

GPs could more accurately predict the likely progression of disease in patients with musculoskeletal conditions by asking them a simple set of generic questions during their very first consultation, new research funded by Arthritis Research UK has shown.

12 Jun 2013

General Practitioner News and Research

FIBRO-TARGETS project aims to identify mechanisms involved in MIF, define therapeutic approaches

Reimbursement systems appear to impact on achievement of cholesterol lowering targets

Bioactive compounds in coffee may prevent prostate cancer recurrence, delay progression

US model of treating depression could effectively be imported into UK

Osteoarthritis research: an interview with Dr Deborah Mason, Cardiff University

Study investigates issues faced by prisoners with mental health problems after release

AliveCor Heart Monitor for iPhone can detect heart rhythm problems, prevent strokes

Keele researchers receive fund to find effectiveness of common treatments for carpal tunnel

NPS MedicineWise: Ask your doctor the right questions about medicines, medical tests

‘Risking It’ campaign to raise awareness on coronary heart disease

NPS MedicineWise calls on every Australian to fight against antibiotic resistance

Individualised care can make huge difference in older patients with type 2 diabetes

NCC joins with the "hats 4 headway day" campaign to raise money for ABI Week

Anatomy of a Hospital: New book chronicles history of nation's oldest hospital for orthopedics

Research: Women with urinary incontinence are more likely to suffer depression

Research: GPs could more accurately predict outcome of patients with musculoskeletal conditions

New survey data reveal need for specialist nurse support in management of patients with heart failure

Allergic rhinitis treatments: an interview with Dr Dermot Ryan, GP and allergy expert

More than 20 UK hospitals to use AliveCor Heart Monitor during Heart Rhythm Awareness Week

Whiplash therapy: an interview with Dr Williamson and Dr Williams, University of Warwick

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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