A new paper from the international SCALLOP consortium, led from Karolinska Institutet in collaboration with Pfizer Research and Development, shows that differences in plasma protein biomarker levels are controlled by…
Category: Lifestyle
Do I really need this crown? Dentists admit feeling pressured to offer unnecessary treatments
If your dentist recommends a crown, your wisdom teeth extracted, or some other common treatment, you may wonder whether it's really necessary. We don't know how common such over-servicing is.…
New free resources launched to help children eat more vegetables
Parents and carers will benefit from new free resources to help them encourage their young children to eat a greater variety of vegetables. The See & Eat project, funded by…
Twofold infection protection for implants
A hybrid implant coating made from antibacterial silver and an antibiotic will protect patients from infection in the future. The antibiotic is tailored to the patient's unique requirements for even…
A neighborhood assistance app for city dwellers
People in rural regions generally have strong community ties. Neighbors know and support one another, for example, keeping an eye on the kids or helping with the shopping. Social bonds…
Want to record your doctor’s appointment? Great idea, but first, check it’s legal
As you fire up your computer for a telehealth appointment, or prepare to walk in to see your doctor, you may be wondering whether to record your appointment. You might…
People with disabilities at risk of being wrongly deemed ‘incompetent’ by health system
As an individual with a disability, I live in fear that if admitted to hospital, a health-care provider may deem me incompetent based on my disability. This may seem unlikely,…