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• Biomarker indicating neurodegeneration identified in the eye

  21-09-2020 19:54
  
  A new study indicates a well-known biomarker that serves as a marker for earlier diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases is now detectable in the eye. Neurofilament light chain, a protein previously detected in cerebrospinal fluid and blood that is being explored as a biomarker to detect neurodegeneration, has now been identified in the vitreous humor, or fluid within the eye.
  
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• AtmoSan Supports Safety at Avery Care Homes

  21-09-2020 17:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  In a further step to ensure that its care homes continue to be some of the safest places to live, Avery Healthcare has deployed AtmoSan systems to all of its services. As a part of its comprehensive approach to hygiene and sanitisation, supported by extensive staff training, it is now using AtmoSan Fogging machines, a ULV ultra-fine droplet cold fogging system, to provide complete room decontamination, prior to a new resident moving in and for regular cleaning and virus prevention.
   
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• Giant spider provides promise of pain relief for irritable bowel syndrome

  21-09-2020 16:03
  
  Molecules from the venom of one of the world's largest spiders could help researchers tailor pain blockers for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  
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• 'She was left with no one': how UK mental health deteriorated during Covid

  21-09-2020 10:28
  
  Professionals fear the pandemic has sidelined mental health services, despite a huge surge in demandCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageWhen Lily Gardiner’s sister took her own life at the end of July, Gardiner was left feeling as though her sister’s mental health struggles and death had gone unnoticed during the pandemic.The loss is even harder for Gardiner (not her real name) to bear, given that in February her sister’s life seemed back on track.
  
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• Leicestershire care home shortlisted for Luxury Care Home of the Year

  21-09-2020 09:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Graysford Hall residential and dementia care home in Stoneygate, Leicester, has been shortlisted for a prestigious Knight Frank Award – 2021 Luxury Care Home of the Year.
   
  The care home and healthcare industry insights giant, Knight Frank, recognises excellence in care homes across the UK, publishing an annual ‘Luxury Care Home Guide’ as well as presenting an overall ‘Luxury Care Home of the Year’ award.
   
  Graysford Hall, a brand new home to Leicester whi
  
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• Worcestershire resident meets her great granddaughter as part of birthday surprise

  21-09-2020 07:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Evelyn Hickey, a resident at Bowood Court and Mews turns 94 and to celebrate, her family have a special guest to surprise her, her new great granddaughter.
  Bowood Court and Mews introduced its garden visiting scheme in June but this visit was set to be extra special. Evelyn’s great grand-daughter Rosa was born in January 2020 but quickly developed viral meningitis. Before making a full recovery and meeting her new family, the UK entered full lockdown which saw care homes close its doors to
  
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