The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) recently chose a HERU co-authored journal article for their monthly journal club discussion on Twitter.
The article they chose was a study from…
Rare diseases affect an estimated 8% of the Scottish population. Although 80% of rare conditions are believed to have a genetic cause many patients remain undiagnosed. This has a significant impact on quality of life for patients and families who face…
What is deep endometriosis and how is it different from endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a chronic and often debilitating condition affecting 1 in 10 women in the UK. The condition arises when cells similar to those found in the womb are…
What is the problem?
Severe obesity can be described as having a body mass index (BMI) of 35kg/m2 or above. People with severe obesity have an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and…
The COVID-19 pandemic has up-ended our lives. Governments worldwide introduced lockdown policies to lower the number of infections and protect healthcare systems. However, lockdowns also impact on people’s everyday lives and work. Governments need to weigh up…
