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Powering a sustainable future with CKPower

CKPower PLC, the leader in hydroelectric power plants, has played a key role in fostering community engagement and development for the quality of life of people around power plants it has operated both domestically and internationally.

Bangkok Post · Jun 12, 2023

Long COVID: effects on fatigue and quality of life can be comparable to some cancers – new research

As of March 2023, the Office for National Statistics estimated that 1.7 million people in the UK were living with self-reported long COVID. This refers to symptoms, including fatigue and brain fog among many others, that continue for more than 12 weeks after the initial COVID infection.

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2023

Long COVID is more fatiguing for some than late-stage cancer, study finds: ‘Support and understanding is not at the same level’

Long COVID—like so many invisible illnesses—is far more impactful than many healthy individuals realize.

Fortune · Jun 9, 2023

Hot flushes, night sweats, brain fog? Here's what we know about phytoestrogens for menopausal symptoms

While some women glide through menopause, more than 85% experience one or more unpleasant symptoms, which can impact their physical and mental health, daily activities and quality of life.

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2023

Bowel cancer patients could be spared radiotherapy, US study suggests

Doctors found some patients could rely on chemotherapy and surgery alone to treat the disease

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2023

Polymer knee joint ‘could improve quality of life of osteoarthritis patients’

The prosthetic knee technology, called PEEK-OPTIMA, has been developed by Invibio.

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2023

‘Smart bandages’ could improve outcomes for patients with non-healing wounds

Wirelessly powered smart bandages have been developed by a team of scientists to improve the quality of life for those with non-healing wounds.

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

Ankylosing spondylitis: machine learning could pave the way for early diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is the second most common type of inflammatory arthritis, often affecting teenagers and young adults. Symptoms of AS can include back pain, stiffness, joint inflammation (arthritis), inflammation where tendons attach to bones (enthesitis), and fatigue. Over time, these symptoms can lead to spinal fusion, which significantly affects…

The Conversation · May 30, 2023

Homeowners near Dublin Airport's new runway facing summer of noise hell

"This is having a huge impact on the quality of life of many households and impacting on local schools too."

Irish Mirror · May 28, 2023

Massive PowerToys update adds one of my favorite features — your mouse will thank you

A PowerToys update added two utilities to the app, including one that lets you control two computers with a single mouse.

Windows Central · May 24, 2023