Global prevalence of short-sightedness in children and teens set to top 740 million cases by 2050 Global prevalence of short-sightedness in children and teens set to top 740 million cases by 20502024-09-25T12:12:03+00:0025 September 2024|British Journal of Ophthalmology, Press release|Child and adolescent health|
No major concerns about risks to offspring for would-be dads taking epilepsy meds No major concerns about risks to offspring for would-be dads taking epilepsy meds2024-09-18T11:15:07+00:0018 September 2024|Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, Press release|Medical treatment|
Lack of purpose and personal growth may precede mild cognitive impairment Lack of purpose and personal growth may precede mild cognitive impairment2024-08-14T17:00:56+00:0014 August 2024|Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, Press release|Physical health|
Few UK people likely to be suitable for new Alzheimer’s drugs when they come on stream Few UK people likely to be suitable for new Alzheimer’s drugs when they come on stream2024-07-31T17:34:53+00:0012 July 2024|Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, Press release|Physical health|
Few UK people likely to be suitable for new Alzheimer’s drugs when they come on stream Few UK people likely to be suitable for new Alzheimer’s drugs when they come on stream2024-07-26T15:15:58+00:0018 June 2024|Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, Press release|Public health|
Healthy lifestyle may offset effects of life-shortening genes by 60%+ Healthy lifestyle may offset effects of life-shortening genes by 60%+2024-06-04T10:23:48+00:0030 April 2024|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Physical health|
Sex-specific panel of 10 proteins can pick up 18 different early stage cancers Sex-specific panel of 10 proteins can pick up 18 different early stage cancers2024-06-04T10:23:22+00:0010 January 2024|BMJ Oncology, Press release|Oncology|
AI able to predict if and when people at high risk progress to glaucoma AI able to predict if and when people at high risk progress to glaucoma2024-06-04T10:23:26+00:003 November 2023|British Journal of Ophthalmology, Press release|Public health|
Tai Chi may curb Parkinson’s disease symptoms and complications for several years Tai Chi may curb Parkinson’s disease symptoms and complications for several years2024-07-12T16:03:18+00:0025 October 2023|Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, Press release|Physical health|
Extending annual screen for diabetic eye disease to 2 years could risk treatment delays2024-06-04T10:23:27+00:0025 October 2023|British Journal of Ophthalmology, Press release|Public health|
Striking inequalities in provision of life-saving heart valve replacement in England Striking inequalities in provision of life-saving heart valve replacement in England2024-06-04T10:25:02+00:004 October 2023|Open Heart, Press release|Healthcare systems|
Stem cell therapy can safely slow progression of relapsing-remitting MS Stem cell therapy can safely slow progression of relapsing-remitting MS2024-06-04T10:24:03+00:0026 September 2023|Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, Press release|Physical health|
Flawed body of research indicates true ‘long covid’ risk likely exaggerated Flawed body of research indicates true ‘long covid’ risk likely exaggerated2024-06-04T10:23:28+00:0026 September 2023|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Public health|
Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as drug to curb excess stomach acid Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as drug to curb excess stomach acid2024-06-04T10:24:03+00:0012 September 2023|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Physical health|
Global surge in cancers among the under 50s over past three decades Global surge in cancers among the under 50s over past three decades2024-06-04T10:23:29+00:007 September 2023|BMJ Oncology, Press release|Oncology|
Any regular physical activity at any age linked to better brain function Any regular physical activity at any age linked to better brain function2024-07-26T15:14:22+00:0022 February 2023|Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, Press release|Physical health|
Lack of sleep during teenage years may heighten subsequent MS risk Lack of sleep during teenage years may heighten subsequent MS risk2024-07-26T15:15:17+00:0024 January 2023|Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, Press release|Child and adolescent health|
First reported cases of clots in large arteries causing stroke following covid-19 vaccination First reported cases of clots in large arteries causing stroke following covid-19 vaccination2024-07-26T15:16:57+00:0026 May 2021|Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, Press release|Public health|
Swallowing alcohol-based hand sanitiser can kill, warns analysis of coroners’ reports Swallowing alcohol-based hand sanitiser can kill, warns analysis of coroners’ reports2020-12-02T09:55:23+00:002 December 2020|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Public health|
No safe level of caffeine consumption for pregnant women and would-be mothers No safe level of caffeine consumption for pregnant women and would-be mothers2020-08-25T09:04:16+00:0025 August 2020|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Physical health|
Doubt cast on wisdom of targeting ‘bad’ cholesterol to curb heart disease risk Doubt cast on wisdom of targeting ‘bad’ cholesterol to curb heart disease risk2020-08-04T08:24:41+00:004 August 2020|BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Press release|Physical health|