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New NHS treatment offers hope for children with Lennox–Gastaut syndrome

A new treatment option has become available for severe epilepsy: fenfluramine, which is now available on the NHS for children and adults living with Lennox–Gastaut syndrome (LGS).

Understanding glioma-related epilepsy: Ongoing research and treatments

UK-based charity, Epilepsy Action, outlines how glioma-related epilepsy can heavily impact a person’s quality of life, drawing on the need for further research and treatment options.

World Mental Health day 2023: Everything you need to know

October 10th is World Mental Health Day; the objective of this day is to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma, and advocate for better mental health care. 

3D printing method developed for repairing brain injuries

Scientists have used 3D printing technology to create engineered brain tissue resembling a simplified cerebral cortex using human stem cells.

Wearable bracelet detects bipolar mood shifts through skin signals

A wearable bracelet monitors mood swings in bipolar disorder by tracking alterations in skin electrical signals associated with manic or depressive states.

Devastating impact of hypertension and its potential solutions

The World Health Organisation has released a report highlighting the alarming global impact of hypertension. What can clinicians and researchers do to control it?

Shedding a light onto Alzheimer’s disease awareness

Every year, the 21st of September is dedicated to raising awareness for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, so today, we look at...

UK invests £13 million in groundbreaking healthcare AI projects

The UK is making strides in health analysis by earmarking £13 million to fund groundbreaking healthcare AI technology. These initiatives use the potential of artificial intelligence to revolutionise diagnostics and medical procedures.

Patients that recognise heart attack symptoms are less likely to die in hospital

Research presented by ESC Congress 2023 has revealed that understanding and acting on heart attack symptoms is linked to faster lifesaving treatment The study investigated...

Why research on immune system disorders is critical to improving patient outcomes

The immune system is the body’s natural defence against antigens such as bacteria and viruses, but in some cases, it can malfunction. We explore the prevalence of immune system disorders, the associated unmet medical needs, and therapeutic research.

Study finds biomarker for early multiple sclerosis diagnosis

Researchers have discovered that measuring retinal layer thickness can significantly improve the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS).

How to preserve energy & make a positive environmental impact with your medical fridge

Harrison Thomas, Content Marketing Executive at CoolMed, walks us through what we need to know about energy efficiency and running a medical fridge.

Emerging remote patient monitoring solutions virtually re-wiring the hospital ward of the future

Kelly Bevington, Digital Procurement Frameworks at NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS), explains remote patient monitoring solutions.

New regulatory pathway ensures safe access to medical breakthroughs

Medical breakthroughs are quickly being accessed through a ground-breaking initiative, providing manufacturers and innovators with all-encompassing collaborative support.

Brain protein can regulate events and memories of PTSD in women

Manipulating the protein in the brain which is responsible for fear and panic could provide a therapeutic treatment for PTSD in women.

1 in 4 people in the UK suffer from dry eye, but what is it exactly?

Although 17 million people are thought to be suffering from dry eye, the condition is not always easily diagnosed. How can we better understand it?

How AI can optimise early cancer treatment

Early cancer treatment is vital to sustaining high cancer survival rates, but could AI improve clinician capabilities and predict worse cases?

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