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
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?
All Things Medicine 