Tag: treatment

Diabetic man just hours away from losing his legs thanks to festering verrucae has limbs saved last minute

Health

Douglas Simpson - July 9, 2024

A RELIEVED diabetic has had both legs saved after surgeons were on the brink of amputating below the knees due to festering verrucae. Medics were...

Edinburgh’s YourGP opens new practice to mark 20th anniversary

Business

Eric Kliszcz - August 29, 2023

INDEPENDENT Scottish medical practice YourGP is marking its 20th anniversary by opening a second practice in the heart of Scotland's capital. Situated on Dundas Street,...

Scots university thanks public funding for Parkinson’s research tech

Health

Heather Campbell - April 19, 2023

A SCOTS university has thanked members of the public who funded the purchase of new technology that could lead to new treatments for Parkinson’s...

Devastated family in £120k fundraiser plea for “crucial” cancer treatment – as mum-of-four is told she has months to live

Community

Heather Campbell - March 27, 2023

A DEVASTATED family has launched a JustGiving plea to raise a hefty £120,000 for "crucial" treatment after their mum was diagnosed with stage four...

Dundee student’s brother inspires her to raise awareness of dental needs of people with Down Syndrome

Health

Peter Laing - September 1, 2021

A University of Dundee student, inspired by her brother, has created a website to bring awareness to inequalities in dental treatment for people with...