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- VISTA checkpoint implicated in pancreatic cancer immunotherapy resistance
Researchers have identified a new potential immunotherapy target in pancreatic cancer, which so far has been notoriously resistant to treatment…
- How missing doctor’s appointments increases the risk of death
Missing GP appointments is associated with early death, and those with long-term mental health conditions are at particular risk. Dr.…
- Experimental antibody ‘cocktail’ protects animals from three deadly Ebola viruses
Scientists from academia, industry, and government have developed a combination of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that protected animals from all three…
- High intake of dietary fiber and whole grains associated with reduced risk of non-communicable diseases
People who eat higher levels of dietary fiber and whole grains have lower rates of non-communicable diseases compared with people…
- Genes on the move help nose make sense of scents
The human nose can distinguish one trillion different scents — an extraordinary feat that requires 10 million specialized nerve cells,…
Pelican Healthcare
- Moving house with a stoma November 6, 2024Moving house is arguably one of the most stressful things you can do in life. I haven’t had to do it in 10 years, but fast forward to now and we are attempting to do it with young kids. Any move is stressful, but when you have three of four... The post Moving house with […]
- From Surviving to Thriving: A Guide to Self-Love with a Stoma November 6, 2024From Surviving to Thriving: A Guide to Self-Love with a Stoma You’re not alone in feeling that adjusting to life with a stoma is a BIG change. It’s far from straightforward, emotions like relief, self-consciousness, and everything in between are all part of the process. This path toward self-love and... The post From Surviving to […]
- A letter to my younger self October 30, 2024A letter to my 13 year old self Dear 13 year old me, I know you’re lying awake right now, staring at the hospital ceiling, tangled up in questions no one seems to have answers for. Life feels heavy. Your body feels like it’s failing you, and nothing about it... The post A letter to […]
- A catch up with Natalie-Amber October 18, 2024A catch up with Natalie-Amber Hey my gorgeous friends, Hope you have been keeping well? Can you believe how quick summer has flown by and we are heading into the middle of October and the weather is not good. I know some people love this Autumn weather – but it’s... The post A catch up […]
- Mental health and my ostomy October 11, 2024Mental health and my ostomy Disclaimer: This information within this blog discusses mental health, anxiety and depression which may be a sensitive topic to certain viewers. My stoma journey started in 2009 when I had emergency surgery to repair a bowel perforation, this resulted in 3 weeks on life support and... The post Mental health and […]