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Dr Miriam Stoppard: HPV vaccination jabs are vital to beat cervical cancer

This is important. Routine vaccination of Scottish girls in the 12-13 age group against the human papillomavirus (HPV) has led to a dramatic fall in the disease that leads to cancer of the cervix. Vaccination works again! The HPV vaccination programme is so successful that even unvaccinated women are protected against HPV by “herd protection”… Read More: Dr Miriam Stoppard: HPV vaccination jabs are vital to beat… »

What Is Teledermatology?

The combination of an ageing population and the demand for high-quality healthcare is putting an unprecedented strain on resources worldwide. Particularly in public and affordable healthcare circles, where gaining access to expert support and advice without extensive delays can be difficult. All over the world, public health bodies, private organisations and policymakers are constantly on… Read More: What Is Teledermatology? »

Alzheimer’s disease: Eight risk factors for developing the disease – are you at risk?

Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia. Dementia refers to a set of symptoms, including problems with thinking, reasoning, learning, memory and language. Alzheimer’s is more likely as a person gets older. About one in every 100 people aged 65 have Alzheimer’s and this will rise to 40 out of every 100 by age 85.… Read More: Alzheimer’s disease: Eight risk factors for developing the disease –… »