25 November 2023 /Healthcare/ —
Does Autism Cause People To Have A Higher IQ? Evidence shows that the autistic can exhibit high IQs. However, there are also indicators of low IQ in people with ASD. Moreover, the IQ of someone with autism could be significantly lower when factoring in problems regarding the taking of IQ tests. Continue reading
Our organization’s work in mental health support is greatly appreciated. Mpelembe network resources page is precious to those seeking guidance and help. Continue reading
Men and women are being urged to speak out about menopause as the Police Federation seeks to improve understanding and support Continue reading
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency: Continue reading
TCL, a global leader in display technology across smartphones, tablets, and connected devices, today, launches the ‘NXT Eye Opener’ social media campaign in observation of World Sight Day. Celebrating the theme #LoveYourEyes, this campaign is part of TCL’s broader initiative to promote eye health, emphasizing the unique NXTPAPER technology in a world increasingly dependent on digital screens. Continue reading
n an article revealed today in Nature, scientists from deCODE Genetics, a subsidiary of the pharmaceutical company Amgen, demonstrated how plasma proteomics can contribute to a better understanding of diseases. The study’s focus on the plasma proteome led the team to find associations between various diseases and the levels of specific proteins. “Measuring a great number of proteins in a population-based cohort enables the discovery of circulating biomarkers and the early detection of disease,” says Patrick Sulem, scientist at deCODE genetics and one of the senior authors on the paper. Continue reading
Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a global leader in connecting people and organizations to intelligence they can trust to transform their world, today released its annual Companies to Watch report. This year’s report identifies seven innovators trying to change the drug discovery and development paradigm by utilizing innovative artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies. Drawing on data and analytics from BioWorld, published by Clarivate, paired with analysis of drug benefits, financing, R&D activity and more, this report explores why Clarivate believes these innovators stand out and what makes them companies to watch. Continue reading
Novartis UK is pleased to announce the launch of the immersive MPN 10 exhibition at Westfield London (White City) which shines a light on the symptoms of a group of rare blood cancers called myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). The 10 bespoke sculptures have been exclusively designed by five mural artists from around the UK, with London Artist, Frankie Strand, designing numbers 7 and 9. Continue reading
Today Economist Impact, an arm of The Economist Group that works with organisations globally to further their missions, released research supported by Chiesi Group, a pharmaceutical company, exploring the links between air quality, health inequalities and lung health. A survey of 500 people found that, despite reductions in the concentration of key air pollutants, poor air quality negatively affects symptoms, overall health and quality of life for people living with lung conditions. Continue reading
Sebastian Walsh, University of Cambridge
A prominent childhood memory is of my grandparents living with and then dying from dementia. As is universal with dementia, there was a double blow: watching my grandparents lose their identity and seeing the suffering of those closest to them.