by Lauren Amphlett | Jun 6, 2023 | General interest, NAC announcements
The National Aspergillosis CARES Team are excited to announce its membership in European Lung Foundation (ELF) Patient Organisation Network. This collaboration marks a milestone in the team’s commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals affected by...
by Lauren Amphlett | May 22, 2023 | Fundraising, General interest, NAC announcements
We’re pleased to announce that the NAC CARES Team has successfully completed our virtual journey from Lands End to John O’Groats. Over the past few months, our team has walked, cycled, and run an incredible total of 1744km (1083.9 miles)! Starting on...
by Lauren Amphlett | Sep 13, 2021 | General interest, NAC announcements
What is Sepsis? Our immune system usually works to fight any bacteria, viruses, or fungi, to prevent infection. If an infection does occur, our immune system tries to fight it, sometimes with the help of medication such as antibiotics. Sepsis (sometimes called...
by GAtherton | Feb 5, 2021 | COVID-19, Events, General interest, Latest research news, NAC announcements
Aspergillosis patient and carers meeting, today (Friday, 5 February) at 1 pm. We understand how difficult it is at the moment with the ongoing national lockdown and this is part of the National Aspergillosis Centre’s efforts to provide ongoing support for all...
by GAtherton | Jan 28, 2021 | Events, General interest, Latest research news, NAC announcements
World Aspergillosis Day is almost upon us! The aim of World Aspergillosis Day is to raise awareness of this fungal infection that like several other fungal infections worldwide is often under-diagnosed. Diagnosis of aspergillosis is difficult and requires...
by GAtherton | Jun 2, 2020 | COVID-19, General interest, Information and Learning, Latest research news, NAC announcements
Many people with Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis were asked to shield themselves from exposure to the coronavirus COVID-19 in March 2020 as they were thought to be especially vulnerable to the consequences of infection by the respiratory virus. Back in March 2020 the...