Dr Anne Child

Dr Anne Child is a reader in cardiovascular genetics at the Cellular and Clinical Sciences Research Institute at St George's University of London.

Marfan syndrome often missed

Cancer, Infection/Disease, Integrative
Obesity: Lower bowel holds secret to weight …
A human trial, supported by Bowel Research UK, has found that specific nutrients delivered to the colon can reduce food intake and may therefore be an important tool in tackling …
Heart & Lung, Heart Disease, Infection/Disease, Video
Tobacco breaks hearts from the World Heart …
Tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure are responsible for 1.9 million avoidable deaths from coronary heart disease, or CHD, every year – approximately 21% of all CHD deaths. And yet, …
Ageing, genetics, Infection/Disease
Genetic variant protects against Alzheimer’s
A genetic variant that protects against Alzheimer’s disease promotes immune cell functions: A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland found that the PLCG2-P522R genetic variant, …
Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Muscular & Skeletal
Musculoskeletal pain: Lockdown impact
People with bone, joint and muscle pain saw their symptoms worsen during lockdown – according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A new study shows that the …
Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Infection/Disease
Best lubricants for PPE “comfort”
Talc and petroleum jelly among the best lubricants for people wearing PPE: Talcum powder, a coconut oil-cocoa butter beeswax mixture, and petroleum jelly provide the best skin protection for long-term PPE …