A new type of treatment for Lymphoma Lymphoma is a cancer that starts in the lymph glands or the lymphatic system. Lymph glands drain away waste fluids from the body and also contain cells that fight infections. The lymphatic system is the tubes, vessels and glands that connect lymph nodes together, plus the spleen. Types of Lymphoma There …
HSE extends spot checks to stress The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has the power to enter any business premises in the UK to check employees are working safely. The HSE carries out thousands of unannounced inspections every year which often result in fines or enforcement actions. In October the HSE announced they were extending the scope of their existing …
Malaria becomes resistant to treatment in Africa Malaria is a serious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes. If it isn’t diagnosed and treated promptly, it can be fatal. However, it is preventable and curable. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimated the number of malaria deaths in 2019 at 409,000, with children under 5 accounting for the …
A revolutionary new cancer test Nearly ten years ago a scientist at the world’s largest gene-sequencing business, Illumina, noticed an anomaly as she examined blood samples from pregnant mothers. In some samples the DNA of the unborn child was normal, whilst that of the mother was not. The scientist, Meredith Halks Miller, suspected the changes …
Esketamine nasal spray treats depression A new way of treating the most severe form of depression is now available in the UK. Esketamine is a powerful drug delivered as a nasal spray (under the brand name Spravato). Originally licensed in the UK in late 2019, it is now starting to become available privately. Depression is …
Advances in treatments for Alzheimer’s An estimated 50 million people worldwide have dementia, mostly due to Alzheimer’s disease. It is a debilitating disease with incredibly profound impacts on patients, families and society as a whole. Given the fear that many understandably feel about the disease, it is remarkable that there have been so few advances …
New evidence proves flight socks reduce DVT risk Although travel overseas may seem far away at the moment, evidence published today about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and long haul travel is still newsworthy. This is because deep vein thrombosis can be very difficult to deal with and can cause life-threatening problems. A simple pair of socks has …