Charity News and Research

RSS

Study shows effectiveness of community-based group exercise program for older people with mobility limitations

Results from a major study into the effectiveness of a community-based group exercise program designed for people aged 65 and over with mobility limitations shows that REACT prevents physical decline and is cost-effective to run. The team behind it say it should be rolled out nationwide.

23 Mar 2022

AI companion tells stories to aid memory recollection, boost confidence in people with dementia

Researchers at the National Robotarium, hosted by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh, are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) companion that will aid memory recollection, boost confidence and combat depression in people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.

14 Mar 2022

World's largest genetic study reveals fresh details about severe Covid-19

The world's largest study of the genetics of critical Covid-19, involving more than 57,000 people, has revealed fresh details about some of the biological mechanisms behind the severe form of the disease.

7 Mar 2022

New ultrasound scan can detect prostate cancer cases with good accuracy

An ultrasound scan can be used to detect cases of prostate cancer, according to new research.

28 Feb 2022

Study offers a new, effective therapeutic option against glioblastoma

A study recently accepted for publication in The Journal of Clinical Investigation describes a new and effective therapy to treat glioblastoma: the concomitant use of ADI-PEG20 together with focal brain radiotherapy.

22 Feb 2022

ecancer's pioneering initiative aims to improve the care of cancer patients in poorest countries

ecancer, the global cancer education charity, is launching a pioneering initiative, with funding from Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), which aims to improve the care of cancer patients in the poorest countries across the world.

21 Feb 2022

New insights into perspectives of older adults and caregivers on healthcare navigation, decision making

As part of an initiative funded by The John A. Hartford Foundation, FAIR Health conducted a nationwide study comprising two surveys geared toward older patients (adults 65 and older) and family caregivers/care partners.

12 Feb 2022

New government fund will provide holidays for more than 800 families facing difficult times

Families struggling financially, or facing illness, isolation or bereavement, will have an opportunity for a weekend break thanks to a new government fund.

11 Feb 2022

Veincentre Birmingham donates socks to the homeless

Veincentre in Birmingham is delighted to show their support for local charity LoveBrum and as well as donating their £1000 to LoveBrum earlier this year will be donating socks to help the homeless this winter.

From Veincentre 8 Feb 2022

Veincentre Consultant Dr Mark Regi tackles Peru’s Inca Trail for charity

Veincentre Consultant Interventional Radiologist, Dr Mark Regi and his wife Cat will be setting off to South America this September to tackle Peru’s Inca trail. The challenge will see them tackling altitudes of 3.300 m and covering 55 kilometers in aid of Sheffield Childrens hospital.

From Veincentre 8 Feb 2022

Potential tumor vulnerability may be exploited to improve treatment of neuroblastoma

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has identified a potential vulnerability in neuroblastoma tumors that might be exploited to improve treatment of the aggressive childhood cancer, which accounts for roughly 15% of all deaths from pediatric malignancies.

7 Feb 2022

Government announces two significant independent reviews to tackle health disparities

Plans to enable people across the country to live longer, healthier lives are moving forward with the government's announcement of leads for two significant independent reviews to tackle health disparities.

4 Feb 2022

Loneliness during teenage years increases risk of many negative outcomes

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, & Neuroscience at King's College London has found that young people who experience loneliness during early adolescence (age 12) are at greater risk of leaving school with lower grades than their non-lonely counterparts, even if they stop being lonely later on.

3 Feb 2022

Final push needed to achieve full eradication of Guinea worm disease

The number of human cases of Guinea worm disease halved in 2021 to a record low of 14, putting the goal of global eradication in sight, the US-based Carter Center has announced.

1 Feb 2022

£560 million funding will give young people access to more activities

Young people in England will be given access to more activities, trips away from home and volunteering opportunities as part of a new National Youth Guarantee backed by a £560 million investment, Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries announced today (1 February).

1 Feb 2022

Charity News and Research

Study shows effectiveness of community-based group exercise program for older people with mobility limitations

AI companion tells stories to aid memory recollection, boost confidence in people with dementia

World's largest genetic study reveals fresh details about severe Covid-19

New ultrasound scan can detect prostate cancer cases with good accuracy

Study offers a new, effective therapeutic option against glioblastoma

ecancer's pioneering initiative aims to improve the care of cancer patients in poorest countries

New insights into perspectives of older adults and caregivers on healthcare navigation, decision making

New government fund will provide holidays for more than 800 families facing difficult times

Veincentre Birmingham donates socks to the homeless

Veincentre Consultant Dr Mark Regi tackles Peru’s Inca Trail for charity

Potential tumor vulnerability may be exploited to improve treatment of neuroblastoma

Government announces two significant independent reviews to tackle health disparities

Loneliness during teenage years increases risk of many negative outcomes

Final push needed to achieve full eradication of Guinea worm disease

£560 million funding will give young people access to more activities

New, more accurate tool to measure the progress of lupus in patients

Study investigates people's perceptions of COVID quarantine hotels during pandemic

Defective gene in blood cancers could be treated with already available drugs

New grant program launches to advance therapeutic discovery for follicular lymphoma

Analyzing cell-free RNA could reliably predict preeclampsia

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

Latest News