The spots you miss with sunscreen
With summer in full swing, many of us will slap on some sunscreen to protect our skin from harmful UV rays. But what about the...
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Exploring the complexities of ageing, and offering a comprehensive look at health, wellness, and social care for elderly populations. It delves into mental and cognitive health, support for dementia patients, the impact of menopause, advancements in biological ageing measurement, technology for elder safety, and health challenges during pandemics. It also emphasises the importance of caregiving, physical activities, and creative engagements like poetry for the elderly, reflecting the wide range of medical and social aspects of ageing.
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 a bid to see if...
Optimists sleep better
Optimists live longer than pessimists and have a lower risk of chronic disease – this has been scientifically validated on multiple occasions. A reason for...
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: Impact on older population -...
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 also taking place in the...
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 on the microbiota-gut-brain axis. They...
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 bearing a disproportionate share of...
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 8.00pm This is the first...
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 is associated with a higher...
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 Psoriasis Atlas (GPA). The Atlas...
