The Young Stroke Physicians and Researchers (YSPR) Committee, composed of young members of the European Stroke Organisation, is dedicated to promoting the involvement of young stroke physicians and researchers in the ESO and the broader field of stroke care. On behalf of the YSPR, Dr Sarah Gorey highlights some key challenges in stroke-related care, as well as recent innovations in treatment.
People living with dementia are a hugely underserved group in so many ways, but dementia-supporting technology can offer better and longer independent living; Fiona Carragher, Director of Research and Influencing at Alzheimer’s Society, explains how.
The study, published in Mucosal Immunology, shows the underlying immune mechanisms shared by suppurative lung disease and wheezing despite their differing symptoms.
We spoke with Parkinson’s UK, an organisation dedicated to funding important research and supporting those affected by Parkinson’s, about the prevalence, impact, and management of the condition.
Myopia has a significant economic and societal impact globally, and its prevalence in the digital age is increasing. We discuss the causes, symptoms and treatment for this condition.
Neurological conditions affect many people daily, but only a few can be attributed to genetics. So, what other environmental factors contribute to this?
Scientists from the University of Southampton are on the verge of unveiling a blood test that could uncover millions of undetected tuberculosis (TB) cases.
Beyond the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on routine care, other factors impact the physical and mental wellbeing of people with diabetes. Lorna Rothery spoke to Dr Mayank Patel, a consultant in diabetes at University Hospital Southampton and member of the DRWF editorial advisory board, about the importance of education in changing attitudes towards type 1 and type 2 diabetes stigma.
Dealing with skin conditions can be challenging, especially when two rare diseases, generalised pustular psoriasis (GPP) and acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), have similar symptoms, making it challenging to differentiate between them.
We spoke to Dr Charles Shepherd about the impact of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and why more needs to be done to address gaps in care and research.
Researchers in Portugal look at the critical gaps in knowledge against type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients, potentially impacting their long-term health outcomes.
How do we tackle sepsis? What role do infection prevention and control play? What are the symptoms? How do we treat sepsis and reduce its risk? Let’s discover more about sepsis here.
Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), UNSW Sydney, and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore have found a link between air pollution and Alzheimer's disease.
February 29th is dedicated to raising awareness about rare diseases and looking into the opportunities technology could bring for potential treatments.
