New biomarker can predict MS severity
It is essential to assess the severity of multiple sclerosis (MS) in order to choose appropriate therapeutic measures, but this…
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WHO recommendation for HIV prevention
WHO recommends long-acting cabotegravir for HIV prevention: New WHO guidelines advise countries to deliver long-acting cabotegravir as part of comprehensive…
How does stress affect the eyes?
How does stress affect the eyes? It’s well known that excess stress can have physical long-term effects as well as…
Improving access to mental health care
How does overcoming stigma improve access to mental health care? The UK is more concerned with mental health than ever…
Future of premature baby care
Study shows potential for improving premature baby care: One in two premature babies receives transfusions of red blood cells (RBC)…
BSPD welcomes NHS dental reforms
BSPD welcomes NHS dental reforms but urges next phase to recognise children’s needs: The BSPD responds to the package of…
Samaritans’ 2022-27 strategy: Tackling suicide together
Samaritans’ purpose, to be there for people who are struggling to cope and in times of crisis, is as vital…
EM doctors at high-risk of burnout
GMC training survey shows EM doctors at high-risk of burnout: Responding to the 2022 national training survey published by The…
Impact of head injuries in children
Head injuries in children linked to reduced brain size and learning difficulties: Traumatic brain injury may lead to reduced brain…
Lighting the way at Edinburgh University
Pioneering work by researchers from the School of Biological Sciences at Edinburgh University reveals how invisible triggers orchestrate the earliest-known…