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With the festive season in full swing, feelings of loneliness can intensify – particularly for those living alone or far from family. To address this, Visiting Angels, an in-home care company led by Managing Director Ranjit Khunti, is hosting twice-monthly Meet and Make Friends mornings at Dobbies Garden Centre. These relaxed, welcoming events offer anyone in the community a chance to connect over a cup of tea and biscuits. “Loneliness can feel especially overwhelming during the holidays,” said Ranjit. “These mornings aren’t just about coffee and conversation – they’re about creating a lifeline for those who need to feel seen,…

Improve your dental routine with the Spotlight Oral Care water flosser, a gentle yet powerful way to clean the areas that toothbrushing and traditional flossing can miss. For those wanting a cleaner and healthier mouth, Spotlight Oral Care offers an innovative solution to your oral care. Why Oral Hygiene Is Crucial It isn’t just all about preventing cavities — poor oral health can eventually result in gum disease, bad breath and even an effect on your general health. While tooth-brushing is an important way to remove surface teeth stains, there are often little gaps that your toothbrush and even traditional…

Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance (SSCA) and Medefer have made strides in men’s health with their Targeted Prostate Health Check (TPHC) programme (report: https://medefer.com/early-detection-of-prostate-cancer/) identifying 18,000 men who missed prostate cancer testing during the COVID-19 pandemic. This effort aligns with Movember 2024, the global campaign urging men to take charge of their health through early action. Key results from the programme: • 22,000 men engaged: Over 22,000 men completed a health questionnaire, leading to PSA and urine tests for 18,079 participants • 263 lives impacted: Early detection diagnosed 263 men with prostate cancer, enabling timely treatment • Awareness up: Prostate cancer…

The festive period is the most popular time for couples to conceive according to the Office for National Statistics[1] As the seasonal baby boom begins, nine out of ten women will have marginal or low levels of folate – a vital nutrient which protects the foetus[2] According to the NHS, expectant mothers can need up to 10 times more folate during pregnancy than the average adult to help their baby develop normally[3] Dietitian, Dr Frankie Phillips, shares three simple but effective dietary tips for expectant mothers to boost their folate levels Research by the University of Southampton has highlighted a…

Corza Medical, a global leader in medical technology, has launched its latest innovation in ophthalmic surgery at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) conference in Chicago. The new product, Onatec ophthalmic microsurgical sutures, represents a significant step forward in eye care, designed to meet the evolving needs of surgeons and improve patient outcomes. The announcement, made at the annual AAO event held from 18th to 21st October 2024, was welcomed by eye care professionals eager to explore the new offering. Onatec sutures have been developed to provide exceptional performance during delicate eye surgery, ensuring minimal trauma to tissues while enhancing…

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has announced its participation as a Platinum Sponsor in the upcoming Global Health Exhibition 2024, taking place in Riyadh from October 21 to 23. The hospital will feature a pavilion showcasing its latest health innovations and solutions, aimed at improving healthcare outcomes, enhancing patient experience, and boosting operational efficiency. KFSHRC’s exhibition will highlight several cutting-edge medical advancements, including robotic heart surgery, organ transplantation, CAR-T cell production, and pharmacogenomic analysis. Additionally, the hospital will introduce its capacity command centre and its notable achievements in employing virtual reality within medical education. The hospital’s involvement…

Kyowa Kirin International (KKI) has announced the upcoming presentation of interim findings from three significant real-world studies focusing on cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) at the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer’s Cutaneous Lymphoma Tumour Group (EORTC-CLTG) annual meeting. The event is set to take place in Lausanne, Switzerland, from 9 to 11 October 2024. These studies involve participants from Europe, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates, and aim to gather evidence regarding the effectiveness of mogamulizumab, a pioneering humanised monoclonal antibody therapy. This treatment is currently approved in Europe and the UAE for adult patients with…

AscellaHealth, a leading global partner in customisable solutions for the specialty pharmaceutical industry, has announced its role as Gold Sponsor of the upcoming World Orphan Drug Congress Europe (WODC). The event is scheduled to take place from 22nd to 25th October 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. The WODC is renowned as the largest and most established conference dedicated to orphan drugs and rare diseases worldwide. This annual gathering brings together industry leaders, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders to discuss advancements in orphan drug development and strategies for enhancing patient access to therapies. AscellaHealth will showcase its comprehensive suite of end-to-end solutions, designed…

A Warwick man has been given a second chance at life thanks to his dog, who alerted him to an aggressive cancerous tumour that required extensive surgery. Mark Allen, 65, underwent a 10-hour operation to remove the tumour from his nose and subsequently faced a major facial reconstruction. Mark, a father of two, ignored troubling symptoms for nearly a year, which allowed the tumour to spread across the right side of his face. He recalls how his dog Jessie began behaving unusually, clinging to him and acting in a way that made him suspect something was wrong. “I couldn’t breathe…

The Foundation Fighting Blindness, a global leader in research for blinding retinal diseases, has announced a significant expansion of its donation platforms. In partnership with The Giving Block, the Foundation now accepts donor-advised funds (DAFs) and stock donations, while also introducing cryptocurrency as a donation method. This move aims to simplify the process for donors and attract new contributors worldwide. Jeff Klaas, the chief strategy and innovation officer at the Foundation, said the expansion reflects the organisation’s commitment to embracing modern technologies. “By enhancing our giving platforms, we are making it easier for donors to support our research through donor-advised…