Epidural: Associated with reduction in severe maternal health complications
Receiving an epidural during labour is associated with a significant reduction in severe maternal morbidity (serious health problems during childbirth…
Virtual twin to improve care for type 2 diabetes patients
Karolinska University Hospital is participating in a major EU project on AI and precision medicine. A virtual twin will help…
9 signs that you should urgently call an ambulance
Understanding when to phone an ambulance, take someone to A&E, or to their GP is a critical decision. Particularly when…
Break, sprain and dislocation: What you need to know
We all know someone who has experienced a break, sprain or dislocation. From skiing, slipping whilst running round the side…
Vasculitis: How to improve health outcomes and experiences of care
New research from the University of Aberdeen has for the first time provided evidence of how best to deliver effective…
Two genes of the germline are essential for the development of brain tumours in Drosophila
Every cell in an organism carries an identical set of genetic instructions within its DNA. However, what determines whether a…
Stress, anxiety & panic attacks: How to help your child
Anxiety UK claim that 1 in 6 young people experience anxiety. This stress is often heightened during exam season or…
19 proven ways to reduce stress and anxiety
Prolonged stress is bad for us. Stress can manifest itself as a physical and mental health problem. Stress also causes…
Reducing your pollen load
“Avoiding the allergen is always key with any allergy, whatever it might be,” says airborne allergens expert Max Wiseberg. “If…
New DNA origami technique promises breakthroughs in medicine
A new technique in building DNA structures at a microscopic level has the potential to advance drug delivery and disease…