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United Kingdom · United KingdomA study published in the BMJ looks at an association between progesterone hormones and brain tumour risk. Prof Sebastian Brandner (Head of Division), Professor of Neuropathology, Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, University College London (UCL), said: “Key point of my statements below: It must be emphasised that this study examines the risk of meningioma incidence/growth in the context of hormone treatment. There is no indication th…See the Story
expert reaction to study finding an association between prolonged use of progestogen hormones and brain tumour risk
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract on ADHD stimulant use and risk of cardiomyopathy
A&EStudy published in Emergency Medicine Journal looks at quitting support for smokers in A&E. Offered a free e-cigarette starter kit (along with brief advice and referral to stop smoking services) led to a 76% increase in quitting, compared with a control condition that provided written information.See the Story
expert reaction to RCT on effectiveness of ecig/quitting support offered to smokers at A&E
expert reaction to study exposing oligodendrocytes in a dish to environmental chemicals
PsychologyThe impact of cancer on younger women is more than meets the eye. Research shows that age is a risk factor for increased levels of anxiety and depression in women with breast cancer. Children want to know about what is happening when an adult they love is ill and that effective communication with children about illness is associated with better psychological functioning.See the Story
expert reaction to issues raised by Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis
expert reaction to conference abstracts about sweeteners and weight loss control / weight maintenance
United Kingdom · United KingdomScientists react to comments made by Mel Stride about Britain's approach to mental health. Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, said: "It's disappointing to see the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions diminish and misrepresent people with mental illness" Lea Milligan, CEO, MQ, said it was disappointing to hear the Minister referring to Mental Health as 'a culture'See the Story