Implementation of patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) to enable patients and carers to feel included and equal to healthcare professionals is challenging to do well. Here, leaders ...

Plasma donations were paused in 1998 due to fears over the spread of a human variant of vCJD - commonly referred to as mad cow disease.

This welcome development is the result of a strong and effective collaboration between NHS England, the Department of Health ...

Plasma donations were paused in 1998 due to fears over the spread of a human variant of vCJD - commonly referred to as mad ...

Donations are used to create plasma-derived medicines to treat conditions such as immune deficiencies, bleeding disorders and ...

Giving blood is something I’ve done since I was old enough and regularly did in the United Kingdom before coming here in 1988 ...

A painfil condition that was once considered the disease of kings and queens is a now a disease of the masses, with younger patients also being diagnosed. It is estimated that in 2020, gout ...

At age 6, I was diagnosed with a fatal disease. At age 11, I lost my ability to walk. Today, I’m 23 and am fighting for my life — and for all of those who are desperate for a cure. Tragically ...

Adjusting your diet may manage the symptoms of Crohn’s disease. During a flare, you may need to avoid certain foods, like those high in fiber, fatty meats, and dairy. Crohn’s disease is a type ...

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