Fish skin used to bandage burns
Doctors at the José Frota Institute in Fortazela, Brazil are testing the skin of the fish tilapia as a bandage for second and third degree burns (Scientific American, 2017). Animal skin has long been used in the treatment of burns in developed countries, but Brazil lacks human skin, pig skin, and artificial alternatives. The three … Continue reading Fish skin used to bandage burns
Sickle cell disease completely reversed in patient
A French teenager’s sickle cell disease has been reversed using a pioneering treatment to change his DNA (BBC News, 2017). The world first procedure at Hôpital Necker – Enfants Malades in Paris offers hope to millions of people with the blood disorder. Sickle cell is a lifelong condition caused by a faulty gene that affects … Continue reading Sickle cell disease completely reversed in patient
Major research study has the potential to transform the health of Wales
Wales’ Minister for Social Services and Public Health, Rebecca Evans, has said HealthWise Wales has the potential to transform the nation’s health and wellbeing (Welsh Government, 2017). HealthWise Wales is the largest research study of its kind ever to have been undertaken in Wales. The plan is to recruit 260,000 people aged sixteen and older. … Continue reading Major research study has the potential to transform the health of Wales
Morriston researchers get £230,000 for next stage of life-saving study
A study at Morriston Hospital is looking at patients with chest injuries (MediWales, 2017). Chest injuries, while being relatively minor, can lead to serious, potentially fatal complications. Often, these complications do not emerge for several days, leading to people returning to hospital as emergency cases. Now research forming part Morriston’s academic emergency medicine research programme … Continue reading Morriston researchers get £230,000 for next stage of life-saving study
Initiative to Revolutionise Health Data Recording in Wales
A pioneering approach to data that predicts peaks in demands on health services is being developed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) (Business News Wales, 2017). The system, once up and running, could save the NHS across the UK millions of pounds and enable services to be closely targeted at hot spots. Funded by … Continue reading Initiative to Revolutionise Health Data Recording in Wales
