MERGE, will discover and characterise new genetic risk factors for male breast cancer by analysing DNA from 5,000 men.
International Study Launched into Breast Cancer in Men
Medical Pioneer & Suffragette Dr Flora Murray On New Bank Note
The new £100 polymer note will feature Dr Flora Murray, CBE (1869-1923), the Scottish medical pioneer and suffragette.
Fascinating Historical Surveys of Medical Practice in Highlands & Islands Go Online
Robert Watson, a Minister on Hoy, records in his survey of 1850, that there were no medical practitioners in the island.
Health Charities Plea for Drug Approval Treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: #DMD
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)is a life-limiting muscle-wasting condition.
From 1995 – 2015 Over 10 Million Infants Born Within 50 km of Armed Conflict Have Died
New estimates reveal extent of the health burden of armed conflict–affecting at least 630 million women and children worldwide in 2017, and contributing to more than 10 million deaths among children under 5 years of age over 20 years.
The Tiny ‘Stars’ Helping to Heal
Inspired by a parasitic worm that digs its sharp teeth into its host’s intestines, Johns Hopkins researchers in the USA have designed tiny, star-shaped microdevices that can latch onto intestinal mucosa and release drugs into the body.
“You can never be sufficiently thankful for something like this.”
The pioneering surgery, which involved twin brothers from Leith, was performed at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh on 30 October 1960 by Sir Michael Woodruff and his team.
Pregnancy Can Delay Onset of MS According to New Research
“At present, we don’t know exactly how pregnancy slows the development of MS, but we believe that it has to do with alterations made to a woman’s DNA. “
How did the zebrafish get its stripes?
“It’s fascinating to think that these different pigment cells, all acting without coordinated centralised control, can reliably produce the striped patterns we see in zebrafish.”
NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Service
“Pharmacists, supported by their pharmacy teams, will be able to offer consultations for anyone with minor illnesses and provide the appropriate advice and support.”
