Diagnosis and self-help for ovarian cancer
It is a complete myth that ovarian cancer is a silent killer – even early-stage disease causes symptoms and knowing what they are is key to early treatment,… read more.
It is a complete myth that ovarian cancer is a silent killer – even early-stage disease causes symptoms and knowing what they are is key to early treatment,… read more.
Two thirds of UK women with ovarian cancer are diagnosed late when the cancer has spread and is difficult to treat. IMI spoke to Dr Sharon Tate, Head… read more.
Home-based, self-administered tests for influenza are comparable in accuracy to rapid diagnostic tests in clinical settings, according to a recently published, peer-reviewed study. “Home tests are a valuable tool… read more.
Open discussion of the scientific evidence and the uncertainties could have generated less political polarisation, less wasted expenditure but built more trust, according to Allyson Pollock, Clinical Professor… read more.
Covid is far less serious for children, long-covid is not a big issue and many also have natural immunity – all of which raises questions over whether children… read more.
A recently published extensive systematic review showed a 28% reduction in mental health service use in the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic among children and young people…. read more.
There are several theoretical reasons for implementing vaccine passports but now that none of these apply any longer in the UK it is difficult to see a rationale… read more.
Have you ever felt uncomfortable when asked about depression or any other sensitive personal issue when checking in for a medical visit? You’re not alone. Doctors at Wake… read more.
Many factors influence decisions about vaccine use including many ‘unknowns’ and this raises questions about the wisdom of targeting young people and recommending boosters for everyone, explains Allyson… read more.
Transgender individuals are less likely to have had a primary care visit in the last year than cisgender individuals despite having more chronic conditions. A study from Regenstrief… read more.
There was no evidence that mass testing stopped or prevented the transmission of covid-19, according to Professor Allyson Pollock, Clinical Professor of Public Health, Newcastle University. “Mass testing… read more.
As the coronavirus pandemic appears to be running out of steam it is important to review the lessons learned and move forward to ‘living with the virus’. IMI… read more.
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