News & Views: General

  As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to consume the world’s attention and resources, a looming and burgeoning global catastrophe is emerging alongside: antimicrobial resistance (AMR) or ‘the silent pandemic’. What are antimicrobials and AMR? Antimicrobials are drugs that are prescribed to prevent and treat infectious diseases. Antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and antiparasitics are collectively referred to …

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  Porterhouse Medical is proud to share the news that our Creative Lead, Tom Pullen, has been invited back to judge at the PM Society Awards again this year. The PM Society Awards is a prestigious annual awards programme that recognises creativity and innovation in healthcare marketing within the pharmaceutical industry. The programme covers a …

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  Porterhouse Medical is delighted to introduce Danielle Frodyma to the growing US-based team of our globally acclaimed healthcare communications agency. Danielle has joined our global Scientific Services Team as a Senior Medical Writer. She brings a high level of scientific expertise to her new role, as she holds a BS in Biochemistry from the …

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  Porterhouse Medical is thrilled to announce that Owen Dawson, a recent intern, has re-joined our global healthcare communications agency in a permanent position. Owen completed a 12-week professional internship programme as his PhD placement in our Nottingham office in Autumn 2022. Read his review, here: My internship at Porterhouse Medical by Owen Dawson – …

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  Today is World Mental Health Day. The theme for World Mental Health Day this year is “Mental Health is a universal right” – which serves as an important reminder that mental health is not a privilege but a basic human right, accessible to all.   [1] However, in a world where the pressures and stresses …

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  Porterhouse Insights is thrilled to introduce two new members to our global research, insights and evidence consultancy, James Carter and Sarah Veal. We are delighted to welcome James, who has joined our growing team as a Senior Research Executive. James has a strong scientific background, with an MSc in Biotechnology from Coventry University and …

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  Each year, cardiovascular disease (CVD) claims approximately 19 million lives, solidifying its position as the world’s leading cause of death (and the second biggest in the UK) [1]. The impact of CVD goes beyond the loss of lives; it also puts a significant financial strain on nations. In the UK alone, CVD-related expenses reach an …

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  Porterhouse is delighted to welcome two additional new starters in our Nottingham office this month, as we continue to augment our globally acclaimed healthcare communications agency. Firstly, we are thrilled to introduce Emily Morton, who has joined our global Scientific Services Team as a Senior Medical Writer. Emily has a strong heritage in healthcare …

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  Porterhouse Medical is delighted to welcome Jasroop Shergill (Jas) to our global Client Services Team based in our Reading office. Jas has joined Porterhouse as an Account Executive, with a BSc in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Reading, where her final year research project focused on infertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. …

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  Our vision really matters! Good eye health is a fundamental aspect of overall well-being, which is often taken for granted until problems arise. Our eyes are not only our windows to the world but also critical instruments for experiencing and navigating it. Maintaining good eye health is essential because it directly impacts our daily …

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  Porterhouse is delighted to introduce Isabel Levy, who has joined our graduate internship programme, Porterhouse Pathfinders. Isabel (Issy) has joined Porterhouse Medical for a 3-month internship having recently completed a MPhil in Genomic Medicine at the University of Cambridge, investigating the effect of developmental stage on response to mutagenesis utilising intestinal organoid models. She …

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  My internship at Porterhouse Insights exceeded my expectations in every way. I developed crucial research skills, gained experience of a wide range of client projects and worked alongside an exceptionally talented and friendly team. From my first week I was working on real-world projects, with guidance and support from the Insights team. The opportunity …

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