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- VISTA checkpoint implicated in pancreatic cancer immunotherapy resistance
Researchers have identified a new potential immunotherapy target in pancreatic cancer, which so far has been notoriously resistant to treatment…
- How missing doctor’s appointments increases the risk of death
Missing GP appointments is associated with early death, and those with long-term mental health conditions are at particular risk. Dr.…
- Experimental antibody ‘cocktail’ protects animals from three deadly Ebola viruses
Scientists from academia, industry, and government have developed a combination of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that protected animals from all three…
- High intake of dietary fiber and whole grains associated with reduced risk of non-communicable diseases
People who eat higher levels of dietary fiber and whole grains have lower rates of non-communicable diseases compared with people…
- Genes on the move help nose make sense of scents
The human nose can distinguish one trillion different scents — an extraordinary feat that requires 10 million specialized nerve cells,…
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- The highs and lows of Crohn’s disease October 2, 2024The highs and lows of Crohn’s disease I’ve been living with Crohn’s now for all of my adult life. I was diagnosed at the age of 18 and I’m now 39. There have been highs but there’s also been plenty of lows living with this illness for over two decades. ... The post The highs and […]
- Working out with a stoma October 1, 2024Working out with a stoma: my top tips for staying active Living with a stoma doesn’t mean you have to give up your fitness routine or active lifestyle. In fact, staying active can boost your confidence and help you feel more in control of your body. As someone who’s had... The post Working out with […]
- My new life with a stoma September 19, 2024My new life with a stoma Living with a stoma brings its share of challenges, but it has also given me a freedom I never imagined. Yes, there are hurdles like managing blockages, watching what I eat, and knowing when I’ve pushed myself too far. Tiredness and the need to... The post My new life […]
- Back to school September 19, 2024Back to school The summer holidays seem like distant memories, and it has been rain, rain, rain, ever since! For families with children with additional needs it can be a tale of two cities. It may have been respite if the child copes better at home, or it can be... The post Back to school […]
- Hirschsprung’s Disease Awareness Day September 10, 2024Hirschsprung’s Disease Awareness Day September brings with it many conditions for awareness, but the one with a special place in my heart is my own, Hirschsprung’s Disease. Occurring in 1 in 5,000 births in the UK every year, this rare bowel disease is a birth defect that can occur with... The post Hirschsprung’s Disease Awareness […]