Impact of lockdown on Scottish eye care
New research highlights the impact of lockdown on Scottish eye care: The study from the University of Aberdeen has highlighted the damaging impact of Covid-19...
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.
Gordon Brown appointed WHO Ambassador for Global Health Financing
Former U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown appointed World Health Organization Ambassador for Global Health Financing: WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recognizes Mr Brown as a...
Tracking pupil dilation could lead to better hearing loss treatment
Tracking pupil dilation could lead to better hearing loss treatment: Minute changes in the dilation of people's pupils could provide information about how hard the...
Pandemic proofing our future
Pandemic proofing our future: A project developing a test and treatments that would be effective against multiple viral threats could become a cornerstone of the...
Increase in use of opioids during pandemic
The use of opioids for pain relief in patients awaiting hip and knee replacement surgery increased dramatically during the pandemic according to new research from the University of Aberdeen. Published...
New NHS approach for people with eye disease
Clinical trial provides new approach for people with eye disease to increase NHS capacity: A UK-wide study, led by Queen's University Belfast, has shown how a new surveillance pathway for people with stable diabetic eye disease is safe and cost-saving, freeing up ophthalmologists to evaluate and...
WHO: World failing to address dementia challenge
WHO: World failing to address dementia challenge: Only a quarter of countries worldwide have a national policy, strategy or plan for supporting people with dementia...
Easing dementia’s burden on Indigenous Australians
Easing dementia’s burden on Indigenous Australians: Improving the impact of high dementia rates on Indigenous Australians and communities is the focus of a University of...
New guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of brain metastases
Brain metastases are a common and dangerous complication in cancer patients. Under the leadership of experts from MedUni Vienna, two of the largest international oncology...
Autistic Inertia and Movement Disorders
Autistic Inertia and Movement Disorders: A recent (2021) study of Autism examined autistic inertia. The study looked at 32 autistic adults aged 23-64 and asked them...
