Mental health – It’s time to talk. 11:03 31st January 2017 by Tom Knight Anxiety, depression, suicide. Three things that seem to be hitting our community hard. Over the last few months I’ve seen so many stories of people speaking out, I’m pleased mental health is finally getting the attention it deserves, it’s about time. The world is changing, […]
Read moreNew detection method could lead to noninvasive diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease Published on December 22, 2016 at 6:37 AM The detection of prions in the blood of patients with variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease could lead to a noninvasive diagnosis prior to symptoms and a way to identify prion contamination of the donated blood supply, according to researchers at McGovern Medical School […]
Read moreBenzodiazepines Benzos, temazies, jellies, eggs, moggies, vallies Benzies are used to both counter the effect of ‘uppers’ like cocaine, speed and E and “downers” like heroin and booze. Benzodiazepines are doctor-prescribed drugs for reducing stress and anxiety, promoting calmness, relaxation and sleep and as anti-depressants. Examples include: Estazolam (ProSom) Flurazepam (Dalmane) Quazepam (Doral) […]
Read moreDespite decades of studies, limited understanding of the complexities faced by a person with haemophilia or other blood disorder is unfortunately still widely unknown. The unique psychological and social problems of living with the condition, which also has great impact on families has radically changed over the past twenty or so years. Anxiety for the risks of bleeding and the threat from complications […]
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