Mental health inequalities for deaf and disabled people
Mental health inequalities for disabled and deaf people are a significant problem, according to a report published last week by the London Assembly Health Committee....
ENT
The ENT category covers conditions and care related to the ear, nose and throat, including hearing, balance, sinus issues, allergies and voice disorders. It offers clinical insight, practical tips and updates on diagnostic and treatment approaches that support better head and neck health.
Helping people with hearing loss appreciate music
Music is all around us – in the wind, in the air, in the rain - and is an important part of our lives. Now,...
Telehealth for cancer survivors?
On World Cancer Day it is important that we raise awareness of this serious illness and consider the impact of alternative models of care on...
Vaccine safety – don’t shut down the debate
I am not an apologist for Andrew Wakefield, the doctor who proposed a link between the MMR vaccine and autism via the guts nearly 20...
Following baby noses for clues about asthma
Why do some children develop asthma and others don't? Scientists at the University of Aberdeen are hoping to be able to answer this question when...
Cancer survivors rate telehealth
‘To mark World Cancer Day, It is important that we raise awareness of this serious illness and consider the impact of alternative models of care...
DIY guide when you are choking
We all have an image of someone choking, going puce, running around and gasping. That may be true for some people, but someone who has...
Hacked off by the adenovirus
Every year, thousands of people in the UK get a bout of cold, (which is not the same as influenza), but can still leave you feeling unwell...
Anaphylaxis – a knowledge gap
Community healthcare professionals lack knowledge on severe allergic reactions in children, according to a recent study published in the journal, Clinical and Experimental Allergy. School...
No good deed will go unpunished
In the latest Tom Hanks movie, Pilot Sully was a hero as he landed the aircraft on the Hudson River, saving all on board. Crash...
