Going green at Porterhouse: Small steps on becoming kinder to our planet

  In support of Earth Day 2023, Porterhouse Medical’s Environmental Team ran a Green Week Competition last month to encourage our teams to think about small ways to be kinder to the planet and help make a difference. Contestants were invited to showcase their best examples of going green. Anyone could enter, with as many …

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Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Skin Cancer Awareness: Time to take the sun seriously

  With summer finally beginning to show itself and people everywhere taking the opportunity to enjoy the sunshine, it’s also time to pause and consider the hazards that overexposure to the sun may cause to our skin, as the statistics on skin cancer are both surprising and disturbing. Skin cancer is in fact the most …

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Overcoming Anxiety at Work: Ten Effective Tips for Coping and Thriving

  As a busy global medical communications agency, we at Porterhouse understand that the demands of work can have an impact on the mental health of our valued teams. Anxiety at work can be debilitating, hindering productivity, and negatively impacting overall well-being. However, by recognising the signs, understanding its causes, and implementing effective strategies, it …

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Porterhouse embraces gender equity in healthcare communications

  Today, 8 March is International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is #EmbraceEquity and raises awareness of the importance of gender equality. To mark the day, our article looks at the prominence of incredible women in the healthcare communications industry and discusses the many benefits of gender diversity in the workplace. Gender diversity in healthcare …

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Rare Disease Day: The Importance of Co-ordinated Care

  28 February is Rare Disease Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness and making a positive impact of 300 million + people worldwide living with a rare disease, and those who care for them. The theme for 2023 focuses on the importance of well-coordinated care and how it can make a real difference …

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Cervical cancer screening saves lives!

  Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, despite being largely preventable and being one of the most successfully treatable forms of cancer when detected early [1]. Cervical screening aids early detection and prevents over 70% of diagnoses of cervical cancer. Therefore the importance of cervical screening may seem apparent, but …

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‘It’s about time’ we all knew more about pancreatic cancer

  #ItsAboutTime is the theme for World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2022. November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month with World Pancreatic Cancer Day falling on the 17th. To help raise awareness of the disease, our article explores the urgent need for funding and research into the detection, diagnosis and treatment for pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic Cancer is …

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Key developments in the battle against blood cancer

  Every 35 seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with a blood cancer. September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month – a global awareness event dedicated to raising awareness of blood cancer and helping those affected by this devastating range of conditions. To support the event, we look back at some of the key developments …

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Chronic insomnia: Singing a molecular lullaby with pharmacotherapies

  Chronic insomnia is a long-lasting condition that greatly affects the day-to-day lives of those who experience it [1]. This article aims to promote awareness of the condition and understanding of its underlying biological pathways by exploring the key approaches to its pharmacological management. Background We have all experienced a poor night’s sleep, awakening to …

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World Sickle Cell Day: Shining a light on sickle cell disease

World Sickle Cell Day (19 June) is observed annually with the aim of increasing public knowledge of sickle cell disease, and the challenges experienced by patients, their families and caregivers. To help improve understanding of sickle cell disease, our article looks at the pathology of the disease, its prevalence and available treatment. Sickle cell disease (also …

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Men’s Health Week 2022: Is it time for your health MOT?!

  International Men’s Health Week is an annual awareness week, celebrated in several countries across Europe, as well as in the USA, Australia and New Zealand. In the UK, the event is led by the charity Men’s Health Forum, whose mission is to improve the health of men and boys. The week forms part of …

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Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Getting Back on Track

  29 May is World Digestive Health Day and this year’s campaign by the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) centres on colorectal cancer. Entitled ‘Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Getting Back on Track’, the campaign aims to improve the diagnosis and management of colorectal cancer [1]. Given Porterhouse Medical’s long heritage in oncology, we are proud to add …

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