Scientists looking for evidence of the gut’s involvement in cognitive and mood problems related to chemotherapy treatment are testing their theories with the help of an unsavory rodent habit: eating... read more →
The National Key Scheme, sometimes known as the RADAR Scheme, was developed because some public toilets designed for disabled people had to be locked to prevent damage and misuse. This... read more →
Fatigue is a feeling of extreme physical or mental tiredness, or both. Most of us feel tired after a long day, but if you have a long-term medical condition such... read more →
New research in mice finds that taking the antibiotic vancomycin before undergoing radiation therapy alters gram-positive bacteria in the gut, thus boosting the immune system and enhancing the antitumor effect... read more →
Dumping syndrome is a group of symptoms which can occur after surgery to the gullet (oesophagus) or stomach. Dumping syndrome can occur following a total gastrectomy or gastric by-pass (roux-en-y),... read more →
Taste: One of the five senses, partners with the less direct sense of smell. There are four types of taste -sweet, bitter, sour and salt; and the recent addition of... read more →
The amount of sleep we need varies for a number of reasons, including age, physical and emotional health, and lifestyle, the demands of work or social life and individual characteristics.... read more →
Shoulder Do not keep the shoulder still following surgery It is normal to experience shoulder stiffness and limitation of movement Start gentle movements immediately within your pain limits Lift arm... read more →
Why is relaxation important? It prevents build-up of muscle tension which can cause headaches, pain in the body, tightness in the chest and tiredness It helps combat breathlessness It helps... read more →
Notes from a talk given by Orla Hynes, Specialist Dietician Nutrition is often a problem because: The anatomical location of the disease can lead to dysphagia [swallowing problems]/delayed gastricemptying/vomiting Decreased... read more →
THE FIRST FEW WEEKS You will start moving about soon after the operation, usually with the help of a physiotherapist. This is a very important part in your recovery. Initially,... read more →
Confused by medical terminology? - No more, here's our jargon-buster! Ablation The removal or destruction of a body part or tissue or its function. Ablation may be performed by surgery,... read more →
