Sophie Mullany

Feature Writer

B.Sc.

Psychology

Articles from Sophie

Bioactive Glass Implants and Wound Care

The capability of bioactive glass to stimulate the growth of new blood vessels also makes them ideal for wound healing.

3 Oct 2018

Nummular Dermatitis Symptoms and Diagnosis

Nummular dermatitis, also known as nummular eczema or discoid eczema, is a long-term skin condition involving the development of small circular lesions on the skin.

31 Jul 2018

What is HbA1c?

HbA1c, also known as glycated hemoglobin, is produced when glucose in the blood sticks to hemoglobin, a protein within red blood cells required for the transportation of oxygen. As a rule, the more glucose in the blood, the more HbA1c is produced.

31 Jul 2018

Nummular Dermatitis Management

Nummular dermatitis is a form of eczema, also referred to as nummular eczema or discoid eczema, which occurs most often in older men between the ages of 55 – 65.

31 Jul 2018

Inflammation and Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s disease remains the leading cause of dementia worldwide. Mounting evidence now suggests that the body’s inflammatory responses may play a significant role in the development of Alzheimer’s, and that these pathways could be targeted in its treatment.

31 Jul 2018

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Dementia

With over 9.9 million new cases of dementia each year, the search for an effective treatment is of the utmost importance. Some research suggests that transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, commonly used to treat chronic pain, could be useful in improving the symptoms of dementia.

17 Jul 2018

What is Mixed Dementia?

It is generally well known that there are many different types of dementia, all with differing causes, symptoms, and progression. It is less well known, however, that in some cases patients can show a blend of two, or even three, types of dementia at once – this is called mixed dementia.

11 Jul 2018

Coconut Oil and Dementia

Coconut oil may represent a cheap and natural treatment for dementia, but at present, there is not enough evidence to routinely use coconut oil as a treatment.

16 Nov 2018

Pediatric Endocrinologist

An endocrinologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of disorders involving the endocrine system. Such disorders are typically characterized by problems with metabolism, growth and development. If these issues are presented in an infant, child or teenager, they will require the attention of a pediatric endocrinologist.

24 Jun 2018

Hormones in Young Children

Hormones are signaling molecules that relay specific chemical messages throughout the body. They travel through tissue fluids, such as the bloodstream to stimulate particular cells or tissues and exert their effects.

20 Jun 2018