Category : Medical Research


Sheffield Therapist Wins National Award for Stroke Research

A clinical academic speech and language therapist from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has received a national prize for her innovative research on stroke care, focusing on the Clear Water Protocol for swallowing difficulties.

Coroner Warning Over Blood Thinner Apixaban After Death

A coroner has issued an urgent warning about the heart medication apixaban after a healthy 64-year-old man died from a brain bleed following a minor fall. The report highlights missing safety advice in drug leaflets.

Brain Game Cuts Dementia Risk by 25% in Landmark Study

A 20-year study reveals that playing a specific computer-based cognitive speed game for just 23 hours can reduce dementia risk by a quarter in older adults, offering a simple, non-pharmacological intervention for brain health.

Catherine O'Hara's Cause of Death Revealed

The official cause of death for legendary actress Catherine O'Hara has been confirmed as a pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer listed as the underlying condition.

Menopause Triggers Brain Grey Matter Reduction

New University of Cambridge research reveals menopause directly reduces brain grey matter, potentially explaining women's higher dementia risk. Hormone replacement therapy may help slow cognitive decline.

£100k Grant to Predict Cancer from Harmless Lumps

A Cambridge researcher is using a £99,965 grant to analyse genetic clues in benign growths, aiming to save lives by distinguishing harmless lumps from deadly cancers. Read about the breakthrough.

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