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Raising awareness: Why stroke care matters

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.

Abdominal fat in middle-aged men linked to an increased Alzheimer’s risk

The impact abdominal fat has on brain health and cognition has also been found to be more pronounced in middle-aged men at high risk of Alzheimer's disease compared to women.

Epigenetic changes in Alzheimer’s patients’ immune system

Scientists have revealed a significant link between Alzheimer's disease and epigenetic alterations in the immune system.

Early childhood diet linked to risk factors for inflammatory bowel disease

A high-quality diet during the first year of life may significantly lower the subsequent risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

AI-based diagnosis system transforms sepsis detection in children

An international research team has successfully employed the power of artificial intelligence to enhance the diagnosis of sepsis in children.

Blood test shows promise in identifying Alzheimer’s disease early

A £5 million project started in the UK last year aims to enable individuals to receive Alzheimer's diagnoses within seconds through the National Health Service (NHS) within the next five years.

Multiple sclerosis – the disease of a thousand faces

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that impacts the central nervous system, affecting everything we do. For many patients, the main question is: how do I confront this life-changing condition?

Cabo Verde achieves malaria-free status

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in the global fight against the disease.

Liverpool scientists awarded £1.4 Million to develop breakthrough malaria drug

Scientists from the University of Liverpool and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) have taken a huge step forward in combating the global threat of malaria.

Supporting stroke patients: The societal and healthcare burden of stroke

Elliot Grantham, Market Development Manager at Medtronic, discusses the challenges in stroke care and how it could be improved for stroke patients.

Increased diabetes testing is needed to halt a tsunami

35.3% of British adults are likely to have prediabetes. Dr Avinash Hari Narayanan (MBChB), Clinical Lead at London Medical Laboratory, argues that increased diabetes testing is needed to ensure 18 million people don’t go on to develop ‘full-blown’ diabetes.

Understanding psoriasis: Symptoms, causes, and treatments

Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease that can impact sufferers’ mental and physical health. We discuss the complexity of the condition as well as the emergence of effective treatments with the national UK charity The Psoriasis Association.

New therapy able to control severe Asthma

Biologic therapies can effectively control severe asthma without the need for regular high-dose inhaled steroids, a significant revelation that could transform the lives of millions grappling with the condition.

Light therapy’s potential in easing Alzheimer’s symptoms

Light therapy could be a significant breakthrough in reducing symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Decoding pandemic precision: From SARS-CoV-2 to influenza vaccination strategies

The need for public health officials to be able to model the spread of an infectious disease has never been more apparent than in the early days of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

3D eye scans offer revolutionary insights into kidney health

New 3D eye scans may hold the potential to track chronic kidney disease in the early stages without symptoms being present.

Reflecting on 35 years of progress and challenges on World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day 2023 marks the 35th anniversary of global efforts to raise awareness and combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

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