Read time – 2 mins The placebo effect is something that has been known about for years – so what’s new? Well scientists don’t fully understand how it works. A new study performed in Birmingham was carried out, to try and understand the magnitude of this effect and the mechanisms behind this bizarre phenomenon. 100… Continue reading The Placebo Effect – A Fascinating New Study
Author: discusshealth92
Final year medical student with an interest in research. I decided to set up this blog for several reasons – the main one being to help empower patients with knowledge. The posts on this blog will vary from my take on new medical findings in then news to discussing specific medical conditions and treatments. I am hoping that by translating existing and new medical literature, I can help readers better understand new medical advances and treatments.
Antidepressants – The Withdrawal
Antidepressants – The Withdrawal Syndrome A quick note on new evidence highlighting the withdrawal symptoms some people may face when stopping psychiatric medications. A major review has today revealed that every year, millions of people around the world get severe side-effects when trying to reduce or stop their antidepressant medication. Scientists in the UK from… Continue reading Antidepressants – The Withdrawal
The New Anti-aging Drug Developed by Harvard University
Read time – 3 minutes Nicotinamide Riboside (Niagen) Firstly, I should start out by saying that I’m not endorsing any products in my articles, including this one. This particular supplement caught my eye in the news and I thought I’d look at the evidence behind it. Some of the potential claims made by the company… Continue reading The New Anti-aging Drug Developed by Harvard University
Cancer breakthrough wins Nobel Prize
Read time – 2-3 mins Cancer has been one of medicine’s greatest challenges for as long as medicine has existed. Recent statistics published in the British Journal of Cancer stated that 1 in 2 people will be affected by some form of cancer in their lifetime. Breakthroughs in the treatment of cancer are needed – and… Continue reading Cancer breakthrough wins Nobel Prize
Curing paralysis – from hope to reality?
Reading time – 3 minutes. Hello and welcome to my new blog. As I’ve mentioned on my home page, I will be writing about medical issues which will be mainly revolving around rare conditions and medical breakthroughs – two areas of medicine I find particularly interesting. I’m hoping some of this information may be of… Continue reading Curing paralysis – from hope to reality?
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