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Immunomodulation: Basic Concepts and Clinical Application

Like other organ systems, such as the circulatory or respiratory system, the immune system is essential for human life. The organs of the immune system…

Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Children and Adults: Burden and Management

Impressive progress has been made in the past 15 years, with new treatments available to manage and prevent airway infections.

Wheezing and Infection-Triggered Asthma Exacerbation: Is Prevention in Early Childhood Possible?

Asthma is a major public health problem with a conservative global prevalence of 235 million people. The economic (>$18 billion annually in the USA)…

EU Health Systems Require Changes to Cope with Modern Pressures

HEALTHCARE systems in the EU require adaptation and rethinking to ensure they can provide patient-centred care in the context of current pressures.

Positive Trial Results Could Lead to New Psoriasis Treatment

POSITIVE results from a Phase III study investigating a potential new treatment for psoriasis were presented by Abbvie (Illinois, USA) at the Psoriasis…

Exciting Partnership Could Enhance Sarcopenia Clinical Trials

Artialis and AMRA team up to enhance musculoskeletal disorder clinical trials using advanced body composition analysis technology.

Weight Loss Can Lead to Reversal of Type 2 Diabetes

TYPE 2 diabetes can be reversed or put into remission through significant weight loss, according to first year results of a trial led by researchers at…

Physical Contact and Regular Social Interactions Can Lead to a Stronger Immune Defence

REGULAR interactions and physical touching can synchronise the gut microbiome in social groups, leading to a stronger immune defence. These…

Psoriasis May Impair Taste and Smell Which Contributes to Obesity

A REDUCED sense of taste and smell in psoriasis patients could help explain the link between the condition and obesity, according to a study presented at…

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An Interview with Catherine Priestley from Breast Cancer Care: A Special Focus on Metastatic Breast Cancer

On Thursday 9th November, the EMJ sat down with Ms Catherine Priestley, a clinical nurse specialist at the UK charity, Breast Cancer Care.