Does research improve clinical care?
Most people would agree that research is necessary to improve clinical care: research tells us which treatments and services work, and which don’t, so that...
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.
Robocare
The use of NAO Robots with patients was trialed at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London. The idea was to assess whether these robots could help...
Identify patients with Atrial Fibrillation
Thousands of people with Atrial Fibrillation are not being diagnosed because doctors are pushed for time and are not carrying out simple pulse checks, says...
Do you have prediabetes?
Britain is facing a Type 2 diabetes epidemic of unprecedented proportions. Around seven million adults in the UK are estimated to have prediabetes without realising...
Drug thwarts the growth of solid tumours
By stimulating a patient’s immune system, a drug already in use to treat a blood disorder can thwart the growth of a variety of solid...
All you need to know about snoring
Snoring may inspire jokes but it is no laughing matter if you are one of the estimated 40 per cent of adults affected in the...
Bladder weakness and a woman’s sex life
Through my work as a sex therapist and relationship counsellor, I know the challenges that a woman has to face if she suffers from bladder...
Drug ‘melts away’ fat inside arteries
A new drug being trialled for treating breast cancer and diabetes has been shown to ‘melt away’ the fat inside arteries that can cause heart...
Vitamin D deficiency in older people
There are now 11.8 million people aged 65 or over in the UK and many older individuals aren’t getting outside regularly putting them at greater...
Foods that harm your smile
The foods you eat really can have a visible effect on your smile. Here, dentist Dr Richard Marques explains why some foods can stain and...
