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22 April 2020

Running successful and compliant virtual advisory boards

At Porterhouse, we deliver scores of successful online meetings and events every year, including advisory boards. Here are some tips on how to run a successful advisory board online without breaching any national and/or regional codes of practice.

21 April 2020

Working from home: The importance of keeping active

Government advice regarding the current COVID-19 pandemic has forced many people who are used to working in an office environment to work from home. This article addresses the possible difficulties due to this change, the techniques that can be used to ease the transition and the importance of keeping active.

20 April 2020

MS Awareness Week 2020: Shedding light on the ‘hidden’ symptoms

To support MS Awareness Week, our article looks at the varied and ‘hidden’ symptoms of MS and gives an insight into the mental health issues that many patients with this disease face on a daily basis.

14 April 2020

Community pharmacy and COVID-19: Help them to help you

During the COVID-19 pandemic, community pharmacists and their teams are working tirelessly to ensure that every individual continues to get the medication and care that they need. This article offers some advice on how you can support your local pharmacists and protect this essential service.

10 April 2020

World Parkinson’s Day 2020: The impact of COVID-19 on patients with Parkinson’s disease

To support World Parkinson’s Day 2020, we look at this common neurodegenerative condition and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people affected by Parkinson’s disease.

9 April 2020

COVID-19: The search for a cure

As coronavirus continues to spread persistently throughout our cities, towns and villages, we look at the treatment options on the horizon to stop the propagation of this potentially deadly disease.

11 March 2020

COVID-19: Just another coronavirus?

Porterhouse looks at what we know about COVID-19 so far, and why it is being managed differently to other coronaviruses.

5 March 2020

Raising awareness of the need for funding of brain tumour research

To support Brain Tumour Awareness Month, our article looks at brain tumours, their symptoms and highlights the need for increased funding for brain tumour research.

27 February 2020

Rare diseases: A common challenge

Although each rare disease affects less than 1 in 2,000 people, as a group rare diseases impact over 5% of the global population – that’s 300 million people! Our article looks at the challenges presented by these rare disorders.

24 February 2020

One of nature’s profoundest secrets: Unlocking the innate ability of the body to ‘cure’ cancer

Porterhouse looks at how immuno-oncology, one of the most exciting developments in modern medicine, has transformed the cancer treatment landscape.

4 February 2020

World Cancer Day 2020

In support of World Cancer Day, Porterhouse Medical shares some stark facts about the global impact of cancer and highlights the benefits of early diagnosis.

20 January 2020

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week: Taking steps to reduce the burden of cervical cancer

To support Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, our article explores preventative measures that, if adequately implemented, could significantly reduce the burden of cervical cancer.

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