Our thoughts on Alzheimer’s research fraud allegations in the US
Last month, the media reported a case of potential scientific research fraud in some Alzheimer’s laboratory studies in the United States. The allegations focus on an important substance known as beta amyloid, which is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s, and on the researchers who claim to have discovered a particular form of this substance. Troubling as […]
Living with COPD in the Summer
Many medical conditions can be worsened in the summer due to the warmer temperatures and humidity. One of these conditions is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). COPD is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties. The breathing problems tend to get gradually worse over time and can limit usual activities […]
How IBD Can Impact Daily Life
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can have a big impact on someone’s daily life, affecting everything from their work and social life to their diets and routines. Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are a types of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and affect one in every 123 people in the UK, increasing to 1 in every 67 for […]
Eczema and Hay Fever Season
Hay fever season is upon us and while it can be troublesome for most of us, for people living with eczema, it can be even more difficult to manage. Seasonal allergies are usually worst from late March until September, particularly when it’s warm, windy and when the pollen count is at it’s highest. This is […]
Lung Health and Air Pollution #LoveYourLungsWeek
This week is Love Your Lungs Week, and we want to raise awareness about air pollution and the effects it can have on lung health. From the 21st-27th June, Asthma and Lung UK (formally known as The British Lung Foundation) are using the Love Your Lungs campaign to raise awareness about lung health. They are […]
Treating Symptoms of Menopause
For women going through menopause, they may experience a range of symptoms. From hot flushes and night sweats to anxiety and difficulty sleeping, below are some of the treatment options for women experiencing symptoms associated with menopause. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) HRT is the main treatment for menopausal symptoms. The treatment works by replacing the […]
MAC Featured in The Guardian Newspaper
MAC Clinical Research featured in a recent Guardian article titled: Clinical trials: how taking the pills may pay those bills. The article highlights how companies such as MAC Clinical Research, who are engaging in clinical trials, are recruiting study participants with monetary payments and incentives such as Broadband so they may work whilst on trial. […]
Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment and my MAC Clinical Research Experience
John is a retired paramedic from Manchester who recently took part in a clinical trial for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) at MAC Clinical Research. MCI is a condition which causes difficulty with cognition, affecting mental abilities for example memory or thinking. It is estimated that between 5 and 20% of people aged over 65 have […]
What is a RigiScan device?
Erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, is a common issue for many men, particularly over the age of 40. Although ED is something that may be more common amongst older men, underlying issues could be the cause, such as stress, anxiety, depression and low mood, diabetes and drinking too much alcohol. For men living […]
What Causes COPD?
It’s estimated that around 3 million people in the UK are living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), of whom 2 million are undiagnosed. COPD is a progressive disease that gets worse over time, it causes inflammation to the lungs which leads to breathlessness, a persistent chesty cough with phlegm, regular chest infections and wheezing. […]
