Paragon is supporting ovarian cancer awareness month, increasing exposure of the fifth most common cancer in women, with a particular focus on helping raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. Early diagnosis saves lives. Join us on twitter @PrimeGlobalBuzz to help.
read more >>Ovarian cancer, know the facts
Erica Brockmeier 17 March, 2017Every year over half of the women diagnosed with ovarian cancer will die. We can lower this number simply with early diagnoses, which increases survival rates to 90%. #MakeSomeNoise so that all women and HCPs #KnowTheSymptoms
read more >>Think Ovarian Cancer
Erica Brockmeier 17 March, 2017The early signs of ovarian cancer need to be more widely known. Sarah Jarvis talks about how HCPs can become more aware, so that women presenting with symptoms can be diagnosed more quickly.
read more >>Business Update
Aisleen Peterson 16 March, 2017All agencies continue to be busy as we head into spring. We’ve had lots of exciting projects, including global product launches, continual team growth, new opportunities and worldwide collaborations within the US, EU and Asia Pacific.
read more >>Not so rare
Acheson Kerry 15 March, 2017Rare Disease Patients’ Journey: As Tom and Tim grow, more symptoms arise. Tom is struggling to keep up in class and not progressing academically at the same rate as his class mates. It’s also being noticed that Tim is struggling with his hearing. Read more about their journey so far on our blog: https://lnkd.in/dzd4_T8
read more >>Ovarian Cancer
Erica Brockmeier 14 March, 20171 in 50 women will develop ovarian cancer in their lifetime. Those who are diagnosed earlier have a much higher chance of survival. This #ovariancancermonth know the symptoms and make some noise, so that all women are aware.
read more >>New Macclesfield office
Lisa Bratt 10 March, 2017Fancy a chat about your next career move? Come and have a seat at our #Macclesfield office.
read more >>Not so rare
Acheson Kerry 10 March, 2017A person living with a rare disease will have a full diagnosis of an average of 4.8 years. We’re following the journey of brothers Tim and Tom, who are at the beginning of their symptoms. Their story, as well as hundreds and thousands like them #NeedToBeHeard.
#NotSoRare
read more >>World Kidney Day
Gaurav Kumar 9 March, 2017#WorldKidneyDay 2017 is focusing on how #Obesity can increase the chance of developing #KidneyDisease. “Obesity may lead to CKD both indirectly by increasing type 2 diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, and also by causing direct kidney damage by increasing the workload of the kidneys and other mechanisms.”
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read more >>Ovarian Cancer month
Erica Brockmeier 6 March, 2017This month we are supporting #Ovarian Cancer to help spread awareness of the symptoms and get earlier diagnoses. Support this message to educate women and recognise the symptoms, including:
– Bloated tummy
– Increasing need for the loo
– Tummy pain
– Always feeling full
Not so rare
Acheson Kerry 6 March, 2017We want to share what it’s like to live with a #RareDisease and show how long it can take for a patient to get diagnosed. Follow our blog:https://lnkd.in/dzd4_T8 to read about Tom and how his symptoms develop over time. Our first post shares his parents’ concern about the initial symptoms in the first two years of his life. #NotSoRare
read more >>Squats for snoozing
Susanne Ulm 1 March, 2017The first of March marks the end of #FebruaryHeartMonth – to mark the end of month our very own Susanne Ulm, PhD has written an article on how stress affects the heart. Susanne Ulm is a Medical Writer part of our Prime team and has been with the company since November 2014. Susanne has broad experience in different therapeutic areas, and has a passion for communicating science to different types of audiences. She studied how stress effects the heart for her PhD at Manchester University. Although #heartmonth may be over, stay mindful to your health and the things you can do to improve it.
read more >>Pancake Day race!
Erica Brockmeier 1 March, 2017What a brilliant charity event! Thanks to @MaccExpress & @ECHOnhscharity for organising #primepeople
read more >>Not so rare
Acheson Kerry 1 March, 2017Did you know – Rare Diseases affect more than 350 million people worldwide? Today we will be supporting #RareDiseaseDay to help spread global awareness #notsoRARE #medcomm
read more >>Not so rare
Acheson Kerry 1 March, 2017Let’s help increase understanding of the reality of #rarediseases #notsoRARE
read more >>Not so rare
Acheson Kerry 1 March, 2017Today is #RareDiseaseDay. Did you know a patient will end up visiting several doctors before getting an accurate diagnosis? Let’s work together to heighten awareness #notsoRARE Engel PA, Bagal S, Broback M, Boice N. Physician and patient perceptions regarding physician training in rare diseases: The need for stronger educational initiatives for physicians. Journal of Rare Disorders, 2013; 1(2): 1-15.
read more >>Not so rare
Acheson Kerry 1 March, 2017We’re launching a blog to illustrate the time it takes for a child to receive a diagnosis for a #raredisease
read more >>Not so rare
Acheson Kerry 1 March, 2017Research into #rarediseases can save and change lives. On #RareDiseaseDay let’s have a common cause to help increase awareness. Engel PA, Bagal S, Broback M, Boice N. Physician and patient perceptions regarding physician training in rare diseases: The need for stronger educational initiatives for physicians. Journal of Rare Disorders, 2013; 1(2): 1-15
read more >>Upcoming Rare Disease Blog posts
Acheson Kerry 28 February, 2017In support of #RareDiseaseDay we are launching a series of blog posts to illustrate the length of time it takes for a child living with a rare disease to receive a diagnosis. The process will be reviewed, from the parent’s perspective looking at the initial symptoms and beyond. Follow the link to find out about Tom. https://onyx-notsorare.tumblr.com/ Stay tuned over the next couple of weeks to find out what happens. #notsoRARE Engel PA, Bagal S, Broback M, Boice N. Physician and patient perceptions regarding physician training in rare diseases: The need for stronger educational initiatives for physicians.
Journal of Rare Disorders, 2013; 1(2): 1-15.
read more >>Pancake Day Race
Erica Brockmeier 28 February, 2017Prime Global superheroes out for the charity #Macclesfield #PancakeDay race! #medcomms
read more >>Reflecting on Heart Month
Aisleen Peterson 24 February, 2017This month we’ve been supporting #HeartMonth. Small changes to your lifestyle and diet can make a huge difference to your heart’s health – 10 minutes could save your life! Get involved in the #10MinuteChallenge. Put down the phone, switch off the TV and let’s get moving!
read more >>10 Minute challenge
Aisleen Peterson 23 February, 2017#10MinuteChallenge Getting active with group pilates in our lunch hour
read more >>Ways to streamline the financial mgmt process
Aisleen Peterson 22 February, 2017Our Scientific & Client Services Director, Yaming Wang, presenting ways to streamline the financial mgmt process at #TIPPA in San Diego. #medcomms #publications
read more >>Yaming Wang presents FM process at TIPPA
Aisleen Peterson 22 February, 2017We’re excited for our Scientific and Client Services Director, Yaming Wang, to be presenting ways to streamline the publication financial management process at #TIPPA in San Diego today! #publications #medcomms
read more >>TIPPA live
Aisleen Peterson 21 February, 2017We’ve had great conversations on authorship order and inclusion of statisticians at #TIPPA today! #publications #medcomm
read more >>Happiness for Health
Gaurav Kumar 21 February, 2017On Valentine’s Day we shared our happiness to support #HeartMonth. Our brilliant colleagues posted a photo that makes them smile and they certainly made us smile too. Happiness is good for the heart – take a look and spread some smiles.
read more >>Arriving in San Diego for TIPPA 2017
Aisleen Peterson 20 February, 2017We’ve arrived in sunny San Diego for #TIPPA. We’re really looking forward to the next two days on #Publications, especially Yaming Wang’s presentation on how to streamline your publication finances. Come and say “Hi” to us at our Booth – you could even win a bottle of champagne!
read more >>Spreading happiness on Valentine’s day
Aisleen Peterson 14 February, 2017To spread some happiness this Valentine’s Day, as well as raising awareness for #HeartMonth, we’re sharing images of what makes us happy. Check out our brilliant people, their work-hard-play-hard ethos…and the amazing cakes they make! #PrimeGlobal #Valentines
read more >>Women in Science
Eloise Aston 11 February, 2017Eloise is a lover of science -especially neurology. After university and working for the British Science Association she joined the world of #MedComms. An industry where ‘you can learn something new every day.’ We’re currently looking for Medical Writers, if you want to join a supporting team and work with great people like Eloise then get in touch!
read more >>Women in Science
Katrin Amunts 11 February, 2017Kartin Amunts is a worldwide phenomenon in science – advancing neuroscience with the ‘Big Brain’ – a model made of over 7400 scans. The model will allow neuroscientists from around the world to study the construction of the brain #WomenInScience
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