Flu vaccine uptake among care home staff
Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) are investigating uptake of the flu vaccine among care home staff in…
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Optimists sleep better
Optimists live longer than pessimists and have a lower risk of chronic disease – this has been scientifically validated on…
RSM COVID-19 Series: Impact on older population
Thursday 2 July, 12.30 to 1.00pm - The Royal Society of Medicine presents the next webinar in the COVID-19 Series:…
Study explores impact of COVID-19 on adults
A study conducted by the University of Melbourne is investigating the impact of Covid-19 on adults. The same study is…
Innovative multiple-organ devices for brain diseases
Innovative multiple-organ devices for brain diseases - researcher Carmen Giordano has received two further grants totaling €280,000 for her work…
BGS statement on BAME health workers
As the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed, it has become clear that the Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) community is…
Webinar: Non-malignant pain in older people: Part 1
Non-malignant pain in older people: Part 1 from The Royal Society of Medicine. Scheduled today: Tuesday 9 June, 7.00pm to…
Use of antiepileptic drugs with Alzheimer’s warning
Antiepileptic drugs are associated with a higher risk of mortality in persons with Alzheimer's disease. The use of antiepileptic drugs…
Psoriasis has “strong association with age”
An estimated 60 million people worldwide have the chronic skin condition, psoriasis, according to the latest results of the Global…
Study examines lockdown impact on older people
The impact of lockdown on older people is under scrutiny by researchers at the University of Aberdeen who are seeking…