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.

December 29, 2020

Researchers call for the term ‘high functioning autism’ to be consigned to history

Researchers call for the term ‘high functioning autism’ to be consigned to history. Autism researchers from the Telethon Kids Institute have called for the term...

December 22, 2020

Research with life-saving potential for adults with learning disabilities and autism

Early recognition of deterioration in health can save lives. A research team at Northumbria University have launched a major project exploring how carers recognise and manage...

December 21, 2020

Reducing coronavirus spread during dental procedures

Coronavirus spread during dental procedures could be reduced with slower drill rotation: Researchers from Imperial College London and King’s College London have found that careful selection...

December 16, 2020

Lecture from Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance

Sir Patrick Vallance delivers Hammersmith and White City Distinguished Lecture: Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, spoke on science in government and shared insights...

December 16, 2020

‘Boss’ genes could save human hearts – and the reef

‘Boss’ genes could save human hearts – and the reef: The chain of command inside human cells is similar to the way a factory is...

December 14, 2020

Vitamin D the clue to more autism spectrum disorder in boys

Vitamin D the clue to more autism spectrum disorder in boys: A deficiency in vitamin D on the mother’s side could explain why autism spectrum...

December 11, 2020

Beta-blockers display anti-inflammatory effects in advanced liver disease

Beta-blockers are used to prevent internal bleeding in patients with liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Researchers from MedUni Vienna have now shown that Beta-blockers also...