by Seren Evans | Mar 9, 2023 | Antifungals in development, General interest, Latest research news
ABPA (Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis) is a serious allergic disease caused by a fungal infection of the airways. People with ABPA usually have severe asthma and frequent flare-ups that often require long-term use of oral steroids and antibiotics to treat...
by GAtherton | Sep 29, 2022 | Latest research news
Treating aspergillosis, in this case, acute invasive aspergillosis, with antifungal medication has its limitations. They tend to be quite toxic and have to be used carefully by experienced medical practitioners. When treating a severely immunocompromised person...
by GAtherton | Sep 28, 2022 | General interest, Information and Learning, Latest research news
Founded in 1954, the International Society for Human and Animal Mycology (ISHAM) is a large worldwide organisation that represents and supports all doctors and researchers that have an interest in Medical Mycology – which includes aspergillosis as well as all...
by GAtherton | May 23, 2022 | General interest, Latest research news
As we are sure many of you are aware, there is widespread news coverage regarding Monkey Pox, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKSA) today reporting a further eleven cases. We understand this may cause concern amongst many of you, particularly as this is happening...
by GAtherton | Apr 12, 2022 | Events, General interest, Latest research news
[metagallery id=5597] One of our specialist physiotherapists Mairead Hughes ran the Manchester Marathon last Sunday in support of the Fungal Infection Trust (FIT). The Fungal Infection trust supports the National Aspergillosis Centre in many ways – not least...
by GAtherton | Jan 5, 2022 | COVID-19, General interest, Latest research news
Facemask wearing is still an important part of how we protect ourselves and others from COVID-19 infection and will continue to be so for some time yet. Wearing facemasks in public is something government regulations currently require us to do. For most people that...