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A new treatment for stimulating the growth of new blood vessels in the heart will be investigated by researchers at the University of Bristol thanks to funding of over £100,000 from national charity Heart Research UK. A heart attack is caused by a blockage of one or more coronary arteries of the heart, which prevents blood and oxygen reaching the heart muscle. Treatment for heart attacks include reopening the blocked coronary artery with stents or bypass surgery, though there are limitations with these treatments. Reopening coronary arteries is often insufficient to achieve a complete salvage of the heart, and the…

laser surgery consultation If you wear glasses or contact lenses, it’s likely you’ve heard about laser eye surgery - a common medical procedure to correct vision in one or both eyes. Laser (or LASIK, short for laser-assisted in situ keratomiluesis) treatment has become popular in recent years as it offers a convenient, relatively painless procedure that can reduce or eliminate the need for visual aids. However, as with all forms of surgery it’s not without its risks, and if you’re unsure of what to expect, this guide may help. Put simply, LASIK surgery uses a laser to alter the shape…

Withings announces Pulse HR, a water-resistant fitness tracker offering HR measurement, connected GPS tracking, smartphone notifications with an outstanding battery life of 20 days. Issy-les-Moulineaux, France – November 14, 2024 – Just two months after the official return of Withings, the French digital health company today announced Pulse HR, a new addition to their range of health and fitness trackers that features heart rate monitoring, multisport features and connected GPS capabilities. Committed to offering premium designed connected devices, Pulse HR brings a classic fitness tracker design option to Withings‘ range, while still offering the key features people enjoy in the…

SpineGym Core Exerciser A recent study by a leading market research company* specialising in medical devices, has revealed the SpineGym Core Exerciser to be an excellent device for improving and maintaining abdominal, back and paraspinal core muscles and producing immediate results. The study completed in 2014 involved critical appraisals of the SpineGym by leading physiotherapists in the area of rehabilitation, sports injury and occupational health, together with in-depth feedback from personal trainers. A further study with end users was also undertaken with impressive results. SpineGym is an ideal exercise for anyone looking to prevent their deep muscles becoming passive and…

health and safety There’s no denying that workplaces in Britain are now safer than they used to be. On the whole, employers have a responsible attitude towards risk management and there are strict laws in place governing health and safety standards. However, lapses do still occur and these incidents are often accompanied by a series of excuses. Here are some of the most common safety shortcomings and the explanations that are typically offered up by the organisations involved. Shortcuts Despite the array of personal protective equipment (PPE) now available, many workers still don’t benefit from suitable gear when they go…

The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) has revealed a stellar line-up of speakers and exhibitors for its new-look Residential Conference, due to be held between 8 and 11 August at York University. The once-a-year conference aims to bring together all members of the perioperative team, students and medical practitioners from across the globe for a three-day fun-packed and educational event. AfPP have evolved the conference dramatically since its first appearance in the 60’s, attracting over 40 medical technology exhibitors to this year’s event, as well as some of the most inspiring speakers in the industry. Speaking for the first time,…

  Without actively maintaining fitness and strength, day to day tasks can become increasingly difficult to carry out. A sedentary lifestyle in later life can produce major health implications, affecting everything from our bones, mobility and even eyesight. It’s recommended that people over 65 should aim to spend 150 minutes on exercise each week, there are ways to stay fit no matter your age or ability. We have noted fun and different ways stay active as you age. The Importance Of Diet A healthy and balanced diet goes hand in hand with keeping fit. Food is what we use to…

Healthcare Law Medical professionals are people that we trust and on the whole the vast majority of health professinals are just that, professional. They look after our health and advise us on what we can do to stay free of illness. However, occasionaly accidents do happen, unfortunately, when accidents happen in a medical capacity, the effects can be worse than in other domains. If you’ve suffered from medical negligence, then not only do you suffer physical injury, you can also have to deal with extra financial costs related to the injury, such as specialist medical equipment or having to retire…

  15th November marks World Cord Blood Day 2018. Smart Cells have chosen to support the day with a social media campaign highlighting stats and facts on cord blood and sharing personal stories of cord blood collection. Over the past year, UK based private cord blood collection and storage company, Smart Cells, have showed their support for World Cord Blood Day, and cord blood awareness throughout the year, by focusing on the lack of education and awareness around cord blood. Stats had shown that very few parents knew that they had the opportunity to collect and store their baby’s cord…

Bird Flu It seems like every few years, a new disease comes along and spreads like wildfire, leaving a trail of death and devastation in its wake. Are we getting worse at fighting off infections, or are they getting better at invading our bodies? A lot of the diseases that humans tend to catch regularly, like the common cold or flu, have actually evolved with us over millions of years. This is called co-evolution. Just as we evolve to battle them a little better, they evolve to attack in a slightly different way that bypasses our new defence – it’s…

Telehealth can become a game changer as it pertains to how care is delivered. And a very welcomed one at that. However, there is a danger that it is lacking even the very basic security mechanisms put in place by other heavy lifters in the digital services community such as banking and personal finance. I have attempted to find out why that is and if telehealth may put us, as patients, at risk for cybercrime and ID theft. In the case of The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), it defines telehealth as “as the use of electronic…

An online toolkit has been developed to help Kent health and planning professionals work better together with environment specialists. The toolkit supports joined up working between these three professional areas to deliver projects that impact on the day to day lives of local people. The aim of this better co-ordination is improved health and wellbeing for all, a higher quality environment, and reduced health and social care costs. The new Health and Sustainability Planning Resource is available at: https://healthsustainabilityplanning.co.uk/ Stephanie Holt, Interim Director of Environment, Planning and Enforcement at Kent County Council, said: “The toolkit will not only help improve…