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• New method to rapidly, reliably monitor sickle cell disease

  13-06-2019 15:52
  Researchers have developed a rapid and reliable new method to continuously monitor sickle cell disease using a microfluidics-based electrical impedance sensor. This novel technology can characterize the dynamic cell sickling and unsickling processes in sickle blood without the use of microscopic imaging or biochemical markers. The technology is being developed with the hope of providing patients with a portable, standalone sensor to conveniently self-monitor the hematological parameters of their
  
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• Penguins return to Oxfordshire to surprise care home residents

  13-06-2019 10:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Residents at a care home in Oxfordshire received a visit from some exotic guests. Pringle and Groot were given a warm welcome when they visited Churchfields Care home in Cassington, from a private zoo. Studies have shown that caring for an animal has proven health benefits. With this in mind, residents were able to pick […]
  
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• Run, Walk or Push Against Dementia 2019

  13-06-2019 09:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Run, Walk or Push Against Dementia 2019 was held at Knole Park in Sevenoaks on Sunday 12th May to raise money for local dementia services. The money raised will go to the Sevenoaks Area Dementia Friendly Community which run services in the area such as the ‘forget me not’ dementia cafes and ‘forget me notes’ […]
  
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• Steyning care home celebrates 10 years of delivering care

  13-06-2019 08:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Steyning care home is celebrating 10 years of delivering care for its residents. Croft Meadow care home marked the milestone with a celebratory cake, drinks and afternoon tea. Residents, staff and family members were entertained by local singer, Kate Bassett, who sang a mixture of old-time favorites and modern hits, while the grandson of […]
  
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