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Sleep Management Could Help Prevent Kidney Function Decline

RESEARCHERS have identified sleep as an important factor in the development of kidney failure and have highlighted the long-term benefits of having a…

Complications at Birth Can Lead to a Reduction in a Chemical Associated with Mental Health Problems

Birth complications can cause lasting chemical changes in the brain, linked to a higher risk of serious mental health problems later in life.

The Superfoods That Can Aid Arthritis Patients

BENEFICIAL dietary changes have been uncovered for the management of rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that affects approximately 1.3 million…

A New Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis

A UNIVERSAL therapy option for rheumatoid arthritis has been revealed following new research carried out in South Korea, providing a promising…

Artificial Kidneys: A Concept Soon to Become Reality

ARTIFICIAL KIDNEY production is well under way; the artificial organ will be able to replicate normal kidney function and thus eliminate the need for…

Insomnia Linked to Kidney Failure and Early Death

INSOMNIA may have detrimental effects on kidney health, suggests new research presented at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week.

Report Shows Improvements in Cancer Survival Rates in England

CANCER survival rates have significantly improved since the year 2000 in England, as outlined by data published by the Office for National Statistics…

Eye Contact Establishes Brainwave Synchronisation Between Adults and Babies

BRAINWAVES of adults and babies are synchronised when eye contact is made between the two, which is likely to enhance communication and learning…

Considering Patients’ Needs: Action and Reaction of Interleukin-6 Blockade

The objective of the symposium was to explain the mechanism behind IL-6 dysfunction in RA pathophysiology, review novel RA therapies…

Interleukin-23: The Common Link Between the Joint, the Gut, and the Skin?

Prof McGonagle introduced the symposium and briefly described the aims of the meeting.