This article was taken from: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-43084710 By By Natalie Crockett BBC News Older people in Wales are being urged to think about donating their brains after they die to help scientists researching dementia. Researchers at Cardiff University are not actively recruiting at the moment but are still keen to hear from people aged over 85 without a diagnosis….
This article was taken from: https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/health/how-to-help-someone-who-is-suffering-from-an-eating-disorder-a3775116.html By Alice Howarth at the Evening Standard news. If you are in need of support please visit Dr Bijlani’s website at Roehampton Hospital: https://www.priorygroup.com/locations/priory-hospital-roehampton-london A doctor reveals the best way to support your loved one If someone you love is suffering from an eating disorder, whether that’s anorexia nervosa, bulimia, orthorexia or any other type, it…
This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/feb/25/children-struggle-to-hold-pencils-due-to-too-much-tech-doctors-say By Amelia Hill Guardian News Children need opportunities to develop hand strength and dexterity needed to hold pencils Children are increasingly finding it hard to hold pens and pencils because of an excessive use of technology, senior paediatric doctors have warned. An overuse of touchscreen phones and tablets is preventing children’s finger muscles…
This article was taken from: http://metro.co.uk/2018/02/25/uks-longest-serving-nurse-retires-66-years-caring-nhs-patients-7341202/ By Nicole Morley Metro News The UK’s longest serving nurse who started when the NHS was just four has retired – after an astonishing 66 years saving lives. Monica Bulman, 84, a Registered General Nurse (RGN), worked on Hutchings ward at Torbay Hospital, Torquay, Devon as part of the specialist outpatient…
This article was taken from: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/parkinsons-disease-tears-test-screening-crying-protein-neurology-a8223491.html By Alex Matthews-King Health Correspondent Parkinson’s patients’ tears had more than five times the level of abnormal molecule which forms nerve damaging clumps A few shed tears could open up a cheap way to screen patients for Parkinson’s disease, allowing earlier diagnosis and, potentially, treatment that can delay the disease. Researchers analysing the…