GPs’ uncertainty at dealing with those bereaved by suicide revealed
Interviews carried out by The University of Manchester with GPs of parents whose children have died by suicide have revealed a lack of knowledge and confidence on how best to respond to and support those bereaved.The new study, published in the British Journal of General…
AED Accessibility a Barrier During Cardiac Arrest
There’s just a 1 in 5 chance that a potentially life-saving automated external defibrillator will be nearby when someone experiences cardiac arrest and a 20 to 30 percent chance that the nearby device will be inaccessible because it is inside a building that’s closed, according…
Believe It or Not
A new study shows that people benefit more from exercise when they believe it will have a positive effect.Everyone knows exercise is supposed to be good for your health, but is the belief that exercise will have a positive effect more important for our well-being…
DASH Diet May Help Prevent Gout Flares
New research indicates that a healthy diet can effectively lower blood levels of uric acid, a known trigger of gout. The findings are published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR).Elevated uric acid in the blood plays a key…
Volunteering later in life can enhance mental health and wellbeing
Becoming a volunteer later on in life can result in good mental health and wellbeing, according to researchers from the University of Southampton and the University of Birmingham.However, the study which is published in the BMJ Open online, found these effects did not apply before…
Chronic constipation
Constipation can be a persistent condition with multiple, bothersome symptoms, which can impact negatively on a patient’s quality of life.1
New Study Shows Omega-3 Supplementation Reduces Biological Age
A new pilot study has found that omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LC-PUFA) supplementation can reduce shortening of telomeres, a phenomenon that occurs as cells age and is related to degeneration and death1.
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Nimenrix vaccine being distributed by Vivian Corporation
Vivian Corporation, together with Pfizer, believe in the promise and value of vaccine in improving people’s life. Following Pfizer’s acquisition of Nimenrix from GSK, Vivian Corporation is now the sole distributor responsible for this important addition to the meningitis vaccine portfolio.
World Meningitis Day – 24 April 2016
The Word Meningitis Day Campaign was organised by Vivian Corporation and supported by Amputees4Amputees, the Malta Pharmaceutical Students Association (MPSA) and the Local Councils of Valletta and Sliema.