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EURORDIS Group call for more access to rare disease therapies in Europe
In light of Rare Disease Day, EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe and its member organisations, have launched a new position paper today (28th February), to grant patients full access to rare disease therapies across Europe.
Mutation explains why some people are more vulnerable to viral brain infection
One out of every 10,000 people who are exposed to common viruses like herpes simplex or influenza will develop a potentially deadly brain infection, encephalitis
Armed forces to receive funding and new helpline for mental health services
Defence Secretary shows commitment to Armed Forces mental health with over £220-million funding and new helpline
Looking for the origins of schizophrenia
Schizophrenia may be related to neurodevelopment changes, including brain’s inability to create the appropriate vascular system, according to a new study
Zika virus could help combat brain cancer
New research has found that the Zika virus could be an alternative for treatment of glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive kind of brain cancer in adults
Further investment given to dementia friendly communities in Scotland
Scottish charity the life Changes Trust has invested a further £2.5 million in communities that are dementia friendly
New discovery for the treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Revolutionary discovery brings hope to lung disease sufferers after scientists from Université Paris-Saclay find a way to stop the deterioration of the arteries
Mental health issues are having an impact on productivity in the workplace
New survey results reveal that 62% of UK employees have taken a day off work in the last year as a result of stress, depression or anxiety
New technology could halve the number of liver biopsies needed in the NHS
Digital liver scanning technology could almost halve the number of biopsies carried out on people with fatty liver disease, according to a study
New “brain training” research may help people with schizophrenia
Video game based “brain training” could potentially aid people with schizophrenia, a new study has revealed
Government announces strong UK-China healthcare deals
Prime Minister Theresa May and Secretary of State Liam Fox have prompted many UK-China healthcare deals on their recent trip to China
National Institutes of Health scientists adapt new brain disease test for Parkinson’s
National Institutes of Health scientists develop new brain disease test for the early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies
The group, led...
UK “most giving” nation for organ donation
The UK has been deemed the most giving nation for organ donation but more could still be done according to a study led by...
Smarter homes for the elderly could save NHS and social care systems billions
Creating more modified homes could save the NHS and social care system over £2.5 billion a year according to a new report by the...
£54 million funding to transform health through data science
Health Data Research UK is awarding £30 million funding to six sites across the UK to address healthcare issues through use of data science
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Local authorities to combat cardiovascular disease with free NHS checks
Chief Executive Duncan Selbie has called on local authorities to ensure that all local residents eligible for a free NHS Health Check get an...
New mental health initiative launched to support children with physical conditions
A new initiative to prevent mental health problems arising in children with long-term physical conditions has been successfully piloted across Scotland
Long-term conditions, such as...
New research of the eye could alter the way stroke patients are assessed and...
Research into curious bright spots in the eyes on stroke patients’ brain images could one day alter the way they are assessed and treated
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How hypnosis could help the UK become a healthier nation
Research has found that the UK has the unhealthiest diet in Europe, consuming junk food that is as addictive as hard drugs but, hypnosis...
New figures show larger proportion of strokes in the middle-aged
Statistics released by Public Health England have found that over a third of first-time strokes happen in middle-aged adults
In England, one in six people will...
