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World Kidney Day

#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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Gaurav KumarWorld Kidney Day
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Ovarian Cancer month

This 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

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Erica BrockmeierOvarian Cancer month
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Squats for snoozing

The 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.

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Susanne UlmSquats for snoozing
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Not so rare

Today 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.

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Acheson KerryNot so rare
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Not so rare

Research 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

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Acheson KerryNot so rare

Upcoming Rare Disease Blog posts

In 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.

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Acheson KerryUpcoming Rare Disease Blog posts
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Reflecting on Heart Month

This 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!

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Aisleen PetersonReflecting on Heart Month
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Happiness for Health

On 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.

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Gaurav KumarHappiness for Health
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Arriving in San Diego for TIPPA 2017

We’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!

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Aisleen PetersonArriving in San Diego for TIPPA 2017
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Women in Science

Eloise 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!

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Eloise AstonWomen in Science
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Women in Science

Kartin 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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Katrin AmuntsWomen in Science