Detecting ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cancer among women in the UK, but because diagnosis is often made when the disease is more advanced,...
Women’s Health
The Women’s Health section explores a wide range of topics relating to women’s health, including breast and ovarian cancer, fertility, childbirth, and sexual health. It emphasises the importance of a global, multidisciplinary approach to these issues, addressing challenges such as delayed endometriosis diagnoses and the impact of climate change on pregnant women. The section also delves into the psychological aspects of health, like managing ‘chemo-brain’ in breast cancer survivors, and explores the genetic links between conditions like endometriosis and IBS, highlighting the diverse and complex nature of women’s health concerns.
Earlier diagnosis for ovarian cancer
Early diagnosis is a major focus of the work of Target Ovarian Cancer and we take a three-pronged approach to try and ensure that more...
Can acupuncture assist IVF?
WHEN it comes to fertility treatment - specifically IVF - there are fine margins between successful and unsuccessful outcomes - between creating life or failing...
New menopause drug beats hot flushes
A new class of experimental drugs reduces hot flushes in menopausal women by almost three-quarters in just three days. The treatment, tested by scientists at Imperial...
Sustainable Behavioural Change: Part 1
Unraveling the secrets to ‘sustainable behavioural change’ (SBC) is like searching for the Holy Chalice. In order to understand SBC a little more, we must...
An integrative approach to ME
ME is not a very useful term. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis derives from Ancient Greek. Myalgic meaning painful muscles and fibres and Encephalomyelitis meaning inflammation of the...
Ovarian cancer from a GP’s perspective
From a GP’s perspective, I would much rather that a patient made an appointment with me to discuss their concerns about ovarian cancer than decide...
New vaccines research aims to tackle Ebola, Plague and Zika
People around the world could benefit from new vaccines to target deadly diseases such as Ebola, Plague and Zika, as the UK Government announces a...
Ovarian cancer: It’s time to TAKE OVAR
The statistics are stark. 11 women die every day from ovarian cancer. Incidence rates are rising, research funding has dropped by one third in five...
Refugees in Jordan: mental health
Mike Thomson is a doctor from the UK, currently working in Irbid, Jordan, at a Medecins Sans Frontieres project which focuses on refugee health for...
