New research suggests that spider venom increases the production of insulin and scientists are hopeful this could eventually lead to a new treatment. A team from Ulster University in Northern Ireland made the surprising discovery while studying venom from the Mexican blonde tarantula. The researchers have now created a synthetic version of a key molecule […]
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May 12 is international Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) day. The aim is to increase awareness and research into the diseases. There is approximately 250,000 Australians living with ME/CFS with approximately a quarter of these affected so severely they are house or even bed-bound. Internationally there is estimated to be approximately 17
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In the workplace The fluctuating nature of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) can make it difficult for someone with the illness to maintain a consistent level of work. A task that is easily manageable one day may prove impossible the next. Even when a person’s condition appears to have stabilised, it is common
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When you think of celebrities and famous people, what do you think of? Fame, glitz and glamour? You’re not the only one. Celebrities get a lot of attention for all they have to offer. But there’s another side to fame that we don’t often see. Many live their lives with diseases or disabilities. In this
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April is limb loss and limb difference awareness month. The goal is to increase awareness and education. The statistics around people born with limb differences and those whom undergo limb reduction surgery shortly after birth due to congenital defects are not very specific, those available indicate the numbers to be close to 1 in 2000.
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You may have heard that those with disabilities can’t work, or that they are less productive than someone without a limb difference. People with limb differences are often looked at as disabled but while they have to adjust to different obstacles in their life, it does not mean that they can’t enjoy success. This is
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