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Working together with people in secure mental health units to stay healthy
We’re collaborating with the NHS to empower people in secure mental health units get the exercise that they need to stay healthy.
Celebrating five years of applied research collaboration across the North East and North Cumbria
This week, the 15 NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) in England celebrate their fifth birthday – marking five years of working together regionally and nationally, to develop and deliver applied health and care research that tackles some of our most pressing needs.
TARPγ8 may be a key molecular biomarker and therapeutic target for brain aging and age-related brain disease
Aging-related decline in memory and synaptic function are associated with the dysregulation of calcium homeostasis, attributed to the overexpression of voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCC).
Grand Opening of Jubilee Courtyard Garden at Queen Elizabeth Hospital
A new outdoor sanctuary for patients and visitors has opened at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead. The “Garden of Hope” in the Jubilee Wing courtyard has been created with support of Gateshead Health Charity.
Honorary Fellow Thorston Fogen's latest publication: Doctors and Patients in Martial's Epigrams
This article examines Martial’s epigrams dealing with medical practitioners and their various interactions with others, especially with their patients.
People with health issues denied medication in police custody
People in police custody with health issues are regularly put at risk because medication is delayed or unavailable.
WRIHW Success at the World Association for Photobiomodulation Therapy
PBM2024 was the largest WALT (World Association for Photobiomodulation Therapy) international conference in its 30-year history, and featured renowned speakers from around the globe, representing the latest advancements in Photobiomodulation research.
WRIHW Newsletter 135 is out now!
The latest Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing Newsletter should have arrived in your inbox this morning!
‘Fantastic’ Live Well with Pain highlighted on Radio 4’s Today programme
TV and radio presenter Kirsty Young has spoken out about her ongoing struggle with chronic pain, on Radio 4’s Today programme.
Wolfson ECR Mohi Ziyachi recieves award
Mohi Ziyachi, WRIHW ECR Committee member and NENC ARC Fellow based in Sociology has recently been awarded a Renkei mobility grant
Multiple concussions in rugby players change proteins in their blood
A new study shows that retired rugby players who have suffered multiple concussions have abnormal levels of certain proteins in their blood.
Red near infrared light therapy in Motor neurone disease (MND)
We're thrilled to share the incredible journey of Seb Bousie, who was diagnosed for motor neuron disease 8 years ago.. Seb has been using the CERA Thrive PBMT System for 6 months, and in combination with a healthy diet and a supplement regimen, he has experienced a remarkable transformation in his health.