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Dermatologist offers recommendations to protect skin from pollution

With pollution levels described by the government as ‘very high’ or ‘high’ this week in eight regions across the UK, we chat to Dr Anjali Mahto, Consultant Dermatologist & British Skin Foundation Spokesperson to see what measures you can take at home to protect your skin.

27 Jan 2017

PillTime: New free prescription service makes life easy for patients and carers

In the UK alone, there are 14.6 million patients who are on repeat medication. Of those, some 11.6 million are over 65 years old and will be prescribed more than five ‘regular’ items on their prescription.

27 Jan 2017

Study: Personalised risk information and taster sessions double chances of attending stop smoking course

Offering smokers a taster session at an NHS Stop Smoking Service and explaining their personal risk of developing smoking-related diseases doubles their likelihood of attending a stop smoking course, according to a study in The Lancet.

27 Jan 2017

New guidelines promote family-centered care in neonatal, pediatric and adult ICUs

Having a loved one go through a critical illness is a stressful and traumatic experience that may have lasting effects months after the patient is discharged from the intensive care unit.

27 Jan 2017

Expert discusses environmental medicine and need for health strategies to tackle indoor air pollution

"Besides the contaminants we find outside, we also have indoor contaminants. There are pollutants typical of homes such as dust, spores, moulds, and those produced by human activities like cooking and house-cleaning, that contribute to the release of additional damaging substances," expert warns

26 Jan 2017

Researchers show how social environment can have large impact on weight and health in mice

The genetics of nearby mice can have a large impact on one animal's weight and health, according to a report by Amelie Baud and Oliver Stegle of the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL - EBI) in Hinxton, United Kingdom, published on January 25th, 2017 in PLOS Genetics.

25 Jan 2017

Medical experts issue new clinical guidelines for managing and treating short children

When is it appropriate to treat short children with growth hormone? The answer is not always clear-cut, as many parents and physicians have discovered over the past three decades.

25 Jan 2017

New, easy-to-adapt analytical procedure can quickly identify bacteria in hospitals

Soon in virtually every hospital it will be possible to identify the bacterial species responsible for an infection developing in a patient in a matter of just a few minutes.

25 Jan 2017

Nutritious food could improve medication adherence and health in HIV-positive and diabetes patients

HIV-positive people who received healthy food and snacks for six months were more likely to adhere to their medication regimens, and they, as well as people with type 2 diabetes, were less depressed and less likely to make trade-offs between food and healthcare, according to a new study led by researchers at UC San Francisco.

25 Jan 2017

Alternative influenza vaccine may provide clinical benefits and cost savings, study suggests

A study just published in Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics suggests that an alternative vaccine might bring clinical benefits and cost savings if used on a large scale when compared to the one currently in widest use.

25 Jan 2017

Shorter chromosome 'caps' linked to higher burden of disease later in life

New research indicates that people who had more infections as babies harbor a key marker of cellular aging as young adults: the protective stretches of DNA which "cap" the ends of their chromosomes are shorter than in adults who were healthier as infants.

25 Jan 2017

'Navigators' may offer path to improved diagnosis, treatment outcomes for Indigenous cancer patients

New research shows that patient "navigators" are a valuable resource for American Indians and Alaskan Natives with cancer as they try to overcome barriers to diagnosis and care, and may offer a path to improved treatment outcomes.

25 Jan 2017

UK’s health system not designed to provide integrated care for people with dementia and other conditions

The UK’s current health and social care system isn’t fit for purpose when it comes to caring for people living with dementia (PLWD) who also have other illnesses and chronic conditions.

25 Jan 2017

New prototype neonatal MRI scanner tested in Sheffield

The Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital in Sheffield has installed a prototype ‘miniature’ MRI scanner for new born babies - one of only two of its type in the world.

25 Jan 2017

Portable DNA sequencing device brought into North Hospitals to fight against anti-microbial resistance

A cutting edge, portable DNA sequencing device is being brought into North Hospitals for the first time by scientists fighting against anti-microbial resistance.

From Oxford Nanopore Technologies 25 Jan 2017

New Hey You campaign uses music and rhythm to increase awareness of AF-related stroke risk

For the generation that came of age in the 60s, mid-life can be a liberating time to redefine their identity and live life on their own terms.

25 Jan 2017

CreakyJoints publishes new guidelines for rheumatoid arthritis patients and caregivers

CreakyJoints®, the go-to source for more than 100,000 arthritis patients and their families world-wide who are seeking education, support, advocacy and patient-centered research, today announced the publication of “Raising the Voice of the Patients: A Patient’s Guide to Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis”.

25 Jan 2017

Philip Chapper & Company Ltd to launch supplement to protect against macular degeneration

An innovative food supplement that provides advanced nutrition for the eyes is to be launched at Arab Health by British pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor, Philip Chapper & Company Ltd.

25 Jan 2017

King’s College Hospital state ease of use and applications of point-of-care ultrasound

The Emergency Department at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a busy trauma centre dealing with over 400 cases every day. Point-of-care ultrasound has been used in the department of over 10 years, and now forms an integral part of many patient assessment pathways. Emergency Medicine Consultant Dr George Nada explained: “We currently use ultrasound for four main activities: FAST scans, insertion of peripheral lines, AAA screens and basic echocardiography, but it also has applications in many other areas, such as guiding the placement of chest drains, ascetic taps and femoral nerve blocks.”

25 Jan 2017

Showcase of Renishaw’s Additive-manufacture for Design-led Efficient Patient Treatment software

Engineering and healthcare technologies company Renishaw will be returning to the 3D Medical Expo taking place at MEEC Maastricht, in the Netherlands, between January 31 and February 1, 2017. Renishaw will preview the Additive-manufacture for Design-led Efficient Patient Treatment (ADEPT) software set to launch later this year. ADEPT is a software tool for designing patient specific implants (PSIs) used in craniomaxillofacial surgery.

From Renishaw plc - Spectroscopy 25 Jan 2017

Healthcare News

Dermatologist offers recommendations to protect skin from pollution

PillTime: New free prescription service makes life easy for patients and carers

Study: Personalised risk information and taster sessions double chances of attending stop smoking course

New guidelines promote family-centered care in neonatal, pediatric and adult ICUs

Expert discusses environmental medicine and need for health strategies to tackle indoor air pollution

Researchers show how social environment can have large impact on weight and health in mice

Medical experts issue new clinical guidelines for managing and treating short children

New, easy-to-adapt analytical procedure can quickly identify bacteria in hospitals

Nutritious food could improve medication adherence and health in HIV-positive and diabetes patients

Alternative influenza vaccine may provide clinical benefits and cost savings, study suggests

Shorter chromosome 'caps' linked to higher burden of disease later in life

'Navigators' may offer path to improved diagnosis, treatment outcomes for Indigenous cancer patients

UK’s health system not designed to provide integrated care for people with dementia and other conditions

New prototype neonatal MRI scanner tested in Sheffield

Portable DNA sequencing device brought into North Hospitals to fight against anti-microbial resistance

New Hey You campaign uses music and rhythm to increase awareness of AF-related stroke risk

CreakyJoints publishes new guidelines for rheumatoid arthritis patients and caregivers

Philip Chapper & Company Ltd to launch supplement to protect against macular degeneration

King’s College Hospital state ease of use and applications of point-of-care ultrasound

Showcase of Renishaw’s Additive-manufacture for Design-led Efficient Patient Treatment software

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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