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• Raising eyebrows on neuroinflammation: Study finds novel role for 'skin plumping' molecule

  11-07-2019 20:14
  Scientists have discovered a novel mechanism and role in the brain for hyaluronic acid -- a clear, gooey substance popularized by cosmetic and skin care products. Hyaluronic acid may be the key in how an immune signal moves from the blood stream to the brain, activating the brain's resident immune cells, the microglia. Findings from this study have important implications for better treatments for stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, as well as head injuries.
  
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• Damian Green: local authorities avoid care home developments

  11-07-2019 16:59
  Tory MP says social care costs associated with older people dissuades already struggling councilsLocal authorities are increasingly reluctant to allow care homes and retirement homes to be built in their areas because they can’t afford the social care costs associated with that demographic, Conservative MP and former deputy prime minister Damian Green has said.The chair of the all party parliamentary group on longevity, who has produced his own policy paper, suggesting a solution to the so
  
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• Scientists identify spasm in women with endometriosis-associated chronic pelvic pain

  11-07-2019 16:55
  Pelvic pain associated with endometriosis often becomes chronic and can persist (or recur) following surgical and hormonal interventions. Treating pelvic floor muscle spasm with botulinum toxin may relieve pain and improve quality of life.
  
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• Staffordshire nursing home welcomes the summer in with garden party

  11-07-2019 10:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hoar Cross nursing and care home hosted its very own garden party to celebrate their extended family, their residents, and the arrival of summer. Attended by families, carers, and the guests of honour, the residents themselves, they were treated to a carnival of activities, live entertainment, and home cooked food. With lots of dancing, singing, […]
  
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• Care praised at South Shropshire home

  11-07-2019 09:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  An independent review of a South Shropshire care home has praised the “exceptionally caring and considerate staff team” following an unannounced inspection of its services.   Staff at Stone House in Union Street, Bishops Castle, treat people with the utmost respect, develop meaningful caring relationships with residents and deliver outstanding care, the newly published report […]
  
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• Chester care centre celebrates first birthday!

  11-07-2019 08:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  To celebrate its first anniversary, Grosvenor Manor Care Centre, located on Heath Lane in Chester, hosted a magnificent Mary Poppins-themed party for residents and their relatives, as well as staff. The birthday party was real community event, organised by Lisa Forth, the wellbeing coordinator at Grosvenor Manor. Team members dressed up as characters from this […]
  
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