News & Views: General

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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It’s a busy time at Porterhouse, with many of our teams travelling regularly for client projects and to attend key events.  Work-related travel should be an exciting and enriching experience, so to help ensure your trip runs smoothly, here are some common-sense tips from the team 😊 Plan Ahead Double-check your itinerary, hotel details, and …

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As part of our mission to improve lives, Porterhouse is proud to support Action Bladder Cancer UK’s (ABC UK) campaign urging healthcare professionals to play an active role in raising vital awareness of this often-overlooked disease this month. Bladder cancer affects over 20,000 people every year in the UK [1] and over 610,000 people worldwide …

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Porterhouse Medical is thrilled to welcome Candice Dcosta to our global scientific services team, as we continue to grow our US-based healthcare communications agency. Candice brings a wealth of scientific and medical communications expertise to her new role as Senior Medical Writer. She holds an MSc in Life Sciences and has over a decade of …

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At Porterhouse, we are proud to support Earth Day, and stand with the global community in support of renewable energy, sustainability, and a healthier planet for all. As a healthcare communications company, we understand the deep connection between environmental health and human health. That’s why we’re committed to doing our part—not just in words, but …

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Porterhouse Medical is thrilled to welcome Rebecca Youle (Becca) to our growing team, as we continue to augment our globally acclaimed healthcare communications agency. Becca has joined our scientific services team as an Associate Medical Writer based in our Reading office. She shares our passion for life sciences and brings valuable scientific expertise to her …

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  Porterhouse is thrilled to announce not one, but two well-deserved promotions within our global insights, research and evidence consultancy. David Peters and Sarah Veal have been promoted from Research Executives to Senior Research Executives. This advancement is a testament to their dedication, development of expertise, and the significant impact they have made across numerous challenging projects. We …

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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 take great pride in the passion and dedication of our team members—both in their professional work and their personal contributions to meaningful causes. One of our Senior Medical Writers, Danielle Frodyma, was recently featured on her local news program in Omaha, Nebraska, for her impactful work in supporting children with cancer. Danielle …

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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, we love a good Pancake Day—but this year, we added a charitable twist. Instead of just indulging in delicious stacks of pancakes, we turned the occasion into a meaningful way to give back. This year, our Charity Committee asked everyone to bring in 1 non-perishable food item to be donated to a food …

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We are delighted to share that Porterhouse Medical’s Jon Hallows will be joining the panel of judges once again at the Communiqué Awards—a prestigious event established to elevate excellence in the medical affairs and healthcare communications industries. ” These awards celebrate innovation in how we connect, educate, and drive meaningful change in the health needs …

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