Giacometti: everything starts from eyes
Francesco Carelli, MD, MSc , University Milan, Rome – Tate Modern presents the UK’s first major retrospective of Alberto Giacometti ( 1901 – 1966 ) for 20 years.
TheSynapse Interview – End of Life Care
In this eLearning video we meet Prof Pierre Mallia where we discuss end of life care and in particular we discuss EndCare.
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TheSynapse Interview – Influenza Vaccination Myths and Facts
In this eLearning video we meet discuss common myths and facts regarding Influenza and the Influenza Vaccine.
Vitamin D protects against severe asthma attacks
Taking oral vitamin D supplements in addition to standard asthma medication could halve the risk of asthma attacks requiring hospital attendance, according to research led by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).
Communication is key to understanding female circumcision
Lack of communication hampers the prevention of female genital mutilation, according to anthropologist Rachel Issa Djesa. She has observed encounters between Norwegian authorities, health personnel and Somali women in Norway.
New insights into how sleep helps the brain to reorganise itself
A study has given new insights into how sleep contributes to brain plasticity – the ability for our brain to change and reorganise itself – and could pave the way for new ways to help people with learning and memory disorders.
Menopause and estrogen affect muscle function
According to a research conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, estrogen acts as a regulator of muscle energy metabolism and muscle cell viability.
A new model of treatment for youth with anxiety
Research points to a new model of mental health service delivery that can save therapist time and money.
Three or More Cups of Coffee Daily Halves Mortality Risk in Patients with Both HIV and HCV
Novel five-year study highlights importance of behaviors such as coffee drinking and not smoking on health and survival of HIV-infected patients, report investigators in the Journal of Hepatology
Study finds being in a good mood for your flu jab boosts its effectiveness
New research by a team of health experts at the University of Nottingham has found evidence that being in a positive mood on the day of your flu jab can increase its protective effect.
Meditation might be useful addition to heart-healthy lifestyle and medical treatment
Meditation has the potential to reduce some risk factors for heart disease, but the gold standard for lowering risk remains a heart-healthy lifestyle and following medical recommendations, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.