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Escaping pain: the role of self-care in joint pain management

SCAPE-pain is helping us rethink and redesign how we deliver effective care to the large and increasing number of people with joint pain.

3 Dec 2021

Are Mental Health Issues Increasing?

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), mental health conditions are increasing worldwide.

16 Dec 2021

What is Mental Health First Aid?

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training teaches people to identify and be able to respond effectively to mental illness in others.

15 Dec 2021

What is Bernard Soulier Syndrome?

Bernard-Soulier syndrome is a rare, genetic blood-clotting illness marked by large platelet cells, thrombocytopenia, and a protracted bleeding period.

14 Dec 2021

What is Barakat Syndrome?

The Barakat syndrome, also known as HDR syndrome, is a clinically variable (heterogeneous) rare genetic condition first identified by Barakat et al. in 1977.

13 Dec 2021

What is Balo’s Disease?

Balo's disease, a rare variant of multiple sclerosis, is a demyelinating disorder of the CNS in which the myelin is destroyed.

12 Dec 2021

Insects in Medicine

Insects have been used as model organisms for many decades, including the fruit fly, the cockroach, and the silkworm.

11 Dec 2021

The Benefits of Nature for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Child and adolescent mental health refer to the social, psychological, and emotional well-being of children and adolescents.

10 Dec 2021

What is Infectious Arthritis?

Infectious arthritis (IA) is a general term that refers to any arthritic condition caused by microorganisms.

9 Dec 2021

What is Amniotic Fluid Embolism?

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a life-threatening condition that affects pregnant women shortly before, during, or immediately after labor and delivery.

8 Dec 2021

What does it mean to be Immunocompromised?

The term “immunocompromised” defines a health condition with weakened immunity.

7 Dec 2021

How is the ‘Omics’ Revolution Changing Healthcare?

The term “omics” refers to a pool of technologies that are used to measure and functionally characterize different biomolecules in cells or tissues.

6 Dec 2021

What is Asherson’s Syndrome?

Asherson’s syndrome, also known as catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS), is an extremely rare autoimmune condition.

5 Dec 2021

What is Apert Syndrome?

Apert syndrome (AS) is a genetic disorder that involves deformities in the skull, face, and limbs.

4 Dec 2021

What is a Germicide?

A germicide is a substance that kills bacteria and microorganisms.

3 Dec 2021

How is a Face Transplant Performed?

A face transplant is a medical operation that involves the replacement of all or specific parts of the face using the facial tissue of another person (donor).

2 Dec 2021

What Are the Health Benefits of Yoga?

Yoga is a mindful movement practice that originates from India. It includes meditation, as well as a combination of positions and breathing exercises.

1 Dec 2021

How does Education Affect Mental Health?

This article looks at the associations between education and mental health, the link to socioeconomic status, and other factors such as age and gender.

26 Nov 2021