Monthly Archives: August 2023

Preimplantation Genetic Testing Market: Growing Demand for Genetic Screening Drives Market Growth

The global preimplantation genetic testing market is expected to expand at a CAGR of ~13% from 2023 to 2035, reaching a revenue of USD 6.72 billion by the end of 2035. The market growth is driven by the increasing number of newborns with congenital genetic disorders. Preimplantation genetic testing involves screening embryos for genetic problems […]

GPs report rise in COVID-19 cases and respiratory infections

Family doctors have noticed an ‘unusual’ spike in respiratory infections and sickness this summer, as well as a rise in COVID-19 cases. While the COVID-19 virus is now endemic globally, cases continue to be detected and numerous countries have noted a spike throughout the summer months. According to data on local COVID cases uploaded by […]

Mum’s heartbreak at watching sons in ‘unimaginable pain’ from rare disorder

A mum who cares for her two sons for more than 250 hours a month has spoken of her “heartbreak” at watching them in pain. Joanne Mawdsley-Duckworth’s sons William and Thomas both have a life-threatening and rare genetic disorder. Congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG) type 1A has resulted in the nerves in 27-year-old William’s arms […]

6 Signs That Tell You May Have An Underlying Blood Issue

Role Of Blood Platelets In Our Body Blood platelets play a very vital role in determining our overall wellbeing. Our body maintains a platelet count which enables it to function normally. The normal platelet count should range from 150,000 to 450,000, according to experts. Anything lower than that is not healthy. When the platelet count […]

Thrush and BV warning as intimate infections strike during summer

With temperatures expected to soar to 29C in parts of England this week, health experts have warned Brits about the less-welcome side effects that strike ‘down there’ during the hot weather. Normal hygiene routines can be disrupted when the warm weather arrives, with excessive sweating and more time spent in swimwear leading to an increased […]

Common cold-causing virus linked to potentially fatal blood clotting disorder, research finds

Adenovirus infection, the common respiratory virus that causes mild cold-and flu-like symptoms, has been associated for the first time with blood clots and low platelet levels in the body. The findings of the study were published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The research presents case reports of two patients shedding new light on […]