by Lauren Amphlett | Aug 31, 2023 | General interest, How do I...?, Information and Learning, Lifestyle and Coping Skills
In May 2023, the UK government and NHS announced a multi-million-pound overhaul of primary care services to make it easier for patients to access their general practitioners (GPs). Here, we provide a detailed overview of what these changes mean for patients, from...
by GAtherton | Aug 2, 2023 | General interest
Commercial laboratories can sell their diagnostic tests directly to the public, or they can be ordered by non-NHS providers of healthcare. The reasons given can sound very persuasive about how useful those test results can be – for example, testing for organic...
by GAtherton | Aug 1, 2023 | General interest
Many people with aspergillosis are vulnerable to osteoporosis, partly due to some of the medication they take, partly due to their genetics and partly age. There is a complete guide for the treatment of osteoporosis by the NHS at the National Institute for Health and...
by Lauren Amphlett | Jul 31, 2023 | General interest
A fever, also known as pyrexia, is a common symptom that can occur in various illnesses and conditions. But what exactly is a fever, and why do we get one? It’s important to understand this symptom, as it’s often a sign that our bodies are fighting an...
by Lauren Amphlett | Jul 27, 2023 | General interest
As many of you know, chronic conditions like Aspergillosis require more than just medical intervention. Chronic illnesses necessitate emotional resilience, adaptability, understanding, and physical strength. Patient-centric strategies have proven successful in...
by GAtherton | Jul 24, 2023 | General interest
Spores of fungi including Aspergillus fumigatus, the main species that causes aspergillosis, have been found to propagate the growth of strains of fungi that are already resistant to those antifungal medications most commonly used in medical clinics to treat...