NHS Grampian Charity was delighted to support the purchase of hysteroscopes to enable a one stop shop to be offered to women with post-menopausal bleeding. Some procedures can now be done during a clinic visit without the need for an overnight stay in hospital.
The Aberdeen Kiltwalk takes place on 3 June and a number of the walkers have volunteered to walk for the Endowment Fund. All sponsorship attracts a further 40% donation from the Hunter Foundation. To register contact http://www.thekiltwalk.co.uk/events/aberdeen-2018/
NHS Grampian’s Research and Development (R&D) Unit calls for research proposals each year,each up to the value of £12,000. These projects are evaluated by clinicians and academics at R&D to ensure scientific rigour and then recommended for funding by NHS Grampian Charity. This year, 29 projects are being funded and a seminar later in the […]
NHS Grampian Charity has joined with local charity, Fighting for Sight, to donate a Vitreoretinal and Cataract Eye Surgery Simulator to the Ophthalmology Department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This highly advanced simulator allows trainees to become familiar with a range of surgical techniques and to complete their training in Aberdeen. The simulator also gives experienced […]
NHS Grampian Charity has supported refurbishment of the Pluscarden Clinic in Elgin, transforming the reception area into a bright, welcoming space. Patients and visitors to the Pluscarden Clinic have given very positive feedback about the improvements.
NHS Grampian Charity supported the redecoration of the public areas at Seafield Hospital to lighten and brighten the dated decor. The new flooring is more suitable for patients undergoing rehabilitation and the signs and markings have been added to doors and walls to improve the environment for patients with dementia.
Oestrogens are strongly linked with the development of breast cancer. The breasts start developing during foetal life in the womb when oestrogen levels are very high. Although oestrogen levels in boy and girl fetuses are very similar, as adults less than 1% of men develop breast cancer while 1 in 8 women will suffer from […]
NHS Grampian Charity presented its new look on 30 May. The C-ARI, a patient transfer vehicle provided by charity funding, was on display in its new colours. Former Chair of the Trustees, Raymond Bisset came along together with the new Chair, Dame Anne Begg, to recognise some of the projects the Trustees have approved over […]
Project 538 Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a rare condition in which the heart muscle cells especially of the main pumping chamber (the ‘ventricle’) are replaced by fat and scar tissue. Sarcoidosis is a condition that can affect many organs but when it affects the heart patches of inflammation can result in scarring, especially […]
Cardiomyopathy Research Team Project 537 The Coronary Care Research Fund is supporting a two-year study of Pathogenesis of Acute Stress Induced (Tako-tsubo) Cardiomypathy. Stress-induced (Tako-tsubo) cardiomyopathy presents acutely like myocardial infarction and the in-hospital mortality is comparable, yet coronary arteries appear normal. Understanding of the mechanisms underlying this condition lags behind that of other cardiovascular […]