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For World Environment Day (June 5, 2025), we asked ourselves: What can we swap to stop plastic pollution? Plastic waste is one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time. According to the UN Environmental Programme, plastic pollution has impacted every corner of the world, clogging our oceans, harming our wildlife and seeping into the …

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It’s the last week of May, the warmer weather has finally arrived, and people everywhere are taking the opportunity to enjoy the sunshine. It’s timely then, that May is also Skin Cancer Awareness Month – a vital reminder to protect our skin from the sun’s harmful Ultraviolet (UV) rays. As skin cancer is one of …

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Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are the most common inflammatory bowel diseases impacting over 500,000 individuals in the UK, affecting not only their everyday routines but also their overall health and wellbeing [1]. Although awareness of these conditions has improved and there have been advancements in treatment, many individuals living with CD and …

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  In the UK, March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month, an awareness campaign established in 2004 by member charities of Brain Tumour Research. As brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, the campaign raises vital awareness and funds in the hope of finding a cure for …

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At Porterhouse, we are passionate about protecting our planet and celebrating the beauty of nature. This year, in honour of World Wildlife Day, we launched an internal Wildlife Photography Competition, encouraging our employees to capture beautiful images of the natural world. The response was incredible! We received some stunning submissions showcasing everything from flowers to …

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World Kidney Day (WKD) is a joint initiative between the International Society of Nephrology and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations aimed at raising awareness of the importance of kidney health and reducing the impact of kidney disease. This year, WKD is Thursday 13 March, with hundreds of events all over the world [1]. Since …

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At Porterhouse, as a global agency network delivering insight-driven, healthcare communications services, we understand that, to have a positive impact on the lives of patients and healthcare professionals, it’s essential to have a diverse workforce that represents the world we live in. We take immense pride in the scientific expertise and dedication of our female …

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Every person with cancer has a unique story. Perhaps one patient knew there was a problem but did not predict the extent of the illness before their diagnosis. Another patient’s diagnosis may have come seemingly out-of-the-blue. Despite their differences, each patient diagnosed with cancer is unexpectedly propelled into an alternate reality that they did not …

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  Monday 20 January marks the start of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week – an annual event established to raise awareness about cervical cancer and the importance of early detection, vaccination, and screening in saving lives. Among women, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer and, staggeringly, around 90% of the deaths from cervical cancer …

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  Humans have told stories for millennia. Storytelling is an ancient but essential art form allowing us to harness the power of words, actions and imagery to convey information and evoke a meaningful reaction. Why do we use storytelling in medical communications? Whether directed towards healthcare professionals, medical affairs professionals, patients and caregivers, or the …

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  Lung cancer is now the most prevalent cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, posing a major challenge for the medical and scientific community. To support Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Porterhouse Medical shines a spotlight on  lung cancer and how personalised medicine approaches, such as molecular phenotyping, represent a new beacon of hope for those with …

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  21 November is World Pancreatic Cancer Day. To  support this important campaign, Emily Tracey, a Senior Account Director at Porterhouse Medical, shares her experience with this devasting disease and explains why we must all learn the symptoms.   Demand better Take it on Turn It Purple #MISSED   Taken out of context, these are …

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