NHS England reform must prioritise dentistry: Comment from Dr Nigel Carter, Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation The Prime Minister’s decision to abolish NHS […]
Promising new therapeutic approach for paediatric brain tumours
Paediatric brain tumours remain the most common cause of death from childhood cancer. Paediatric high-grade gliomas (pHGG) in particular are a mostly fatal disease group […]
NHS approval of endometriosis therapy Ryeqo enhances patient care
NHS approval of endometriosis therapy Ryeqo enhances patient care, eases healthcare strain, says GlobalData. A new endometriosis pill, relugolix combination therapy (Ryeqo), has been approved […]
Focus on the gut-liver axis
NorUDCA (24-nor-ursodeoxycholic acid) is a chemically modified bile acid that has already shown promising results in the treatment of liver diseases such as primary sclerosing […]
What is a seizure?
What is a seizure? A seizure is the medical term for a fit or convulsion. One in twenty people will have a seizure at some […]
Febrile Convulsions and Seizures in Children
Febrile convulsions are incredibly common in babies and small children. Fits or seizures are triggered by a rise in their core body temperature when they […]
Water fluoridation: Something to smile about
The British Dental Association has welcomed the rollout of fluoridation in the North East – alongside supervised brushing nationwide – but stressed these policies while […]
Bowel screening uptake boosted
Researchers found that adding a deadline to bowel screening invitation letters boosted test returns, with the largest effect for a 2-week return deadline. The study, […]
How to avoid bankrupting your ‘hope budget’
How to avoid bankrupting your ‘hope budget’ From doomscrolling to relentless negative headlines, the 21st century is mentally tough. But hope isn’t just a feeling. It’s […]
Genes linked to smoking in pregnancy identified
Genes linked to smoking during pregnancy have been identified, with males more affected by maternal smoking than females. The health impacts persist well into adulthood. […]