health

Scientists Say Major Breakthrough In Dementia Treatment Is Imminent

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Dementia

Dementia, which affects the cognitive abilities of sufferers to the extent that they become unable to recognise what was once very familiar, is on the rise. Current estimates put the number of sufferers worldwide at around 44 million with a projected figure of 76 million by the year 2030. It is a daunting and terrifying … Read more

How New Medicines Are Discovered

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Modern Medicine

Western medicine has made some miraculous achievements over the last hundred and fifty years. In the early 1900’s, diseases like Smallpox, Diptheria, and Measles were responsible for thousands of deaths each year. Due to the development of effective vaccination,Smallpox has now been eradicated, and Diptheria has become very rare, furthermore effective antibiotic treatments mean that … Read more