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  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 (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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  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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  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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  There are estimated to be over 1 billion people in the world living with some form of disability, corresponding to about 15% of the world’s population [1]. In the UK alone, according to a recent survey, one in five people have a disability [2]. As well as facing considerable challenges in their daily lives, …

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World Lupus Day, held annually on 10 May, is a day for lupus organisations, health practitioners, researchers, and individuals with lupus across the world to collectively raise awareness of this incurable condition [2]. Here at Porterhouse Medical Group, we are adding our voice to this initiative by sharing our knowledge about this overlooked and potentially life-threatening …

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  With travel restrictions continuing to ease after the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s great to see face-­to-­face opportunities to meet industry peers, colleagues and clients on the rise again. However, while this change is welcomed, the past two years have seen huge innovation in virtual technology that has extended the global reach, accessibility and measurability of …

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  Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. Between 1990 and 2015, the number of people with this disease doubled to over 6 million [1]. This number is predicted to double again to 12 million by 2040, primarily because of an ageing population [1]. In the UK, the lifetime risk of …

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  World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed each year on 24 March to raise public awareness of the devastating impact of this disease on the lives of patients [1]. This date marks the announcement in 1882 of the discovery of the bacterium that causes TB, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which paved the way for effective methods for …

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  Background Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition that affects approximately 50 million people worldwide. It is characterised by recurrent seizures due to excessive electrical discharges in the brain [1]. Seizures experienced by individuals with epilepsy can be categorised as generalised (affecting both sides of the brain) or focal (located in one specific area of the …

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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 10 March, with hundreds of events all over the world [1]. Since the …

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  Obesity is one of the biggest public health challenges facing the world. Globally, the incidence of obesity has tripled since 1975,[1] and it now affects around 800 million people, with many more at risk. [2] Today is World Obesity Day, a day to raise awareness of the complex causes of obesity, increase knowledge of …

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