New drug expands treatment opportunities for rheumatoid arthritis
In its final Phase III clinical trial, a new drug for treating rheumatoid arthritis has proved to be at least as effective as the current...
Vision
The Vision category brings together forward-looking perspectives, emerging research and thought-provoking insights across health and wellbeing. It highlights breakthroughs, explores complex conditions and examines the wider social and psychological factors that influence health. From innovative treatments and new diagnostic tools to broader conversations about prevention and quality of life, this category looks beyond the immediate to consider where healthcare and wellbeing are heading.
Clinical trial offers more than a glimpse into eye treatments
Clinical trial offers more than a glimpse into eye treatments: A new clinical trial researching treatment for patients with sight loss as a result of...
How NOT to talk to your teen about drugs ahead of music festivals
How NOT to talk to your teenager about drugs ahead of music festivals: Priory expert says lectures won’t work but parents need to let adult children...
Water Safety for Summer
Water Safety for Summer: During summer more and more people are looking to explore the great outdoors and to visit the seaside with their families...
New biomarker can predict MS severity
It is essential to assess the severity of multiple sclerosis (MS) in order to choose appropriate therapeutic measures, but this cannot be reliably done using...
WHO recommendation for HIV prevention
WHO recommends long-acting cabotegravir for HIV prevention: New WHO guidelines advise countries to deliver long-acting cabotegravir as part of comprehensive approach to HIV prevention. WHO...
How does stress affect the eyes?
How does stress affect the eyes? It’s well known that excess stress can have physical long-term effects as well as mental ones. There are certain...
Improving access to mental health care
How does overcoming stigma improve access to mental health care? The UK is more concerned with mental health than ever before. Charities and government programmes,...
Future of premature baby care
Study shows potential for improving premature baby care: One in two premature babies receives transfusions of red blood cells (RBC) due to anaemia. There are...
BSPD welcomes NHS dental reforms
BSPD welcomes NHS dental reforms but urges next phase to recognise children’s needs: The BSPD responds to the package of initial revisions to the NHS...
