Falls in care homes can be significantly reduced with intervention
The largest study of care homes in the UK, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that a co-ordinated approach to fall...
WHO advises against use of convalescent plasma
WHO advises against use of convalescent plasma: for covid-19: Current evidence shows no improvement in survival and other important measures. Convalescent plasma (a transfusion of...
Hacking time zones with Re-Timer
Hacking time zones with Re-Timer: Mick Jagger, the 78-year-old Rolling Stones singer, was recently photographed in a pair of futuristic Robocop glasses the morning of...
Landmark’ biomedical engineering hub launches in London
Landmark’ biomedical engineering hub launches in London: A major new research facility in White City will drive advances in life-changing medical technologies and treatments. The...
What is grief – Julia Samuel
National Grief Awareness Week is an initiative which aims to raise awareness of all aspects of grief and loss on a national scale. National Grief...
How to have a pet friendly Christmas
How to have a pet friendly Christmas: While Christmas is an exciting time of year for the family, it can be both stressful and potentially...
RSM: Tired and in pain
Tired and in pain: Peripheral and central mechanisms of muscle pain and fatigue: Tue 14 Dec 2021 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Patient complaints of muscle...
Our guide to buying new and used toys safely
A guide to buying new and used toys safely from Emma Hammet at First Aid For Life: With rising costs and issues with supply, many...
African kids medically disadvantaged due to COVID
African kids among those to miss medical appointments due to COVID: Patients seeking treatment for HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child health services missed vital appointments...
Social Media has shaped younger people’s pandemic
Younger people’s experience of the COVID-19 pandemic was shaped by their savvy use of social media platforms, navigating mis- and dis-information, subjective content loops, big-tech...
