A 12-year-old girl with asthma has suffered a collapsed lung and spent 4 days in an induced coma. Combined with reports of a vaping ban, the safety of vaping is under scrutiny. Vaping, often advertised as a less harmful alternative to traditional smoking, has become extremely popular in recent years. E-cigarettes and vape pens offer […]
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Can SAD lamps boost your mood? SAD Lamps and Seasonal Depression As the days grow shorter and the weather turns colder, many people find themselves struggling with seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This common condition can have a significant impact on your mood and overall well-being. Symptoms include: Persistent low […]
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Understanding IUD Removal Are you considering IUD removal or have experienced challenges with it? Navigating healthcare procedures can be daunting, especially when it comes to something as personal as contraception. We aim to shed light on IUD removal to help you have a more comfortable and informed experience. What is an IUD? An Intrauterine Device […]
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==== ___ The Penicillin Allergy Misconception: Are You Really Allergic? What? Millions in the UK believe they are allergic to penicillin, a misconception that could delay recovery from infections. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society highlights that many confuse antibiotic side effects with allergic reactions. Research reveals 90% of the 4 million individuals with a recorded penicillin […]
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==== ____ What?Eight-year-old Aditi Shankar has made UK history by receiving a kidney transplant that remarkably requires no anti-rejection medication. The innovative approach used by doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital involved reprogramming Aditi’s immune system with bone-marrow stem cells from the donor, her mother, allowing her body to accept the new kidney as its […]
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Taking Isotretinoin (Roaccutane/Accutane) can work wonders for treating severe acne but it also comes with challenges, especially for your skin. Here we’ll explore some expert skincare tips to keep your skin healthy while taking Accutane. Skincare Tips While Taking Accutane Hydration: Accutane can significantly reduce the oil production in your skin, which may lead to […]
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What? High blood pressure is a silent killer that affects billions globally. However, new guidelines from the International Society of Hypertension might surprise some. Beyond the established medical advice of reducing salt intake and quitting smoking, they recommend daily meditation of around 45 minutes to combat stress-related high blood pressure. Other suggested practices include listening […]
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10% of the population has CKD. CKD Explained is a new website recently launched by Dr Andy Stein, one of our co-founders, and his renal consultant colleague and friend Dr Waqar Ayub. It is primarily for patients with CKD (or are concerned about preventing it) – and their families. It will also be useful to junior […]
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Martha Mills died in 2021 of a preventable cause. Doctors now need to make sure this type of tragedy is far less likely to happen again. But how could it be done? The logistics will be complicated and not easy to administer. Here is one way it could be done. It needs to be thought […]
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==== ____ What? The UK government is preparing to prohibit the sale of single-use, or disposable. vapes, driven by concerns over child addiction and environmental repercussions. This impending decision arrives in the aftermath of numerous appeals from councils, prominent paediatricians, and environmental activists for the cessation of these disposable nicotine devices on the grounds of […]
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