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Most Innovative and Environmental Allergy Blog Finalist!
Well wouldn’t you know it, despite having a major blog blip and neglecting my blog for over two months my little baby has managed to make it to the finalists of the Allergy Blog Awards 2017.
I’m so proud 
What Allergy has made it to the final stage of not just one category, but two!
- Most Innovative AND
- Environmental blog
So here they are, in alphabetical order, my competition in the Most Innovative Blog category:
- Gluten Free Alchemist
- Allergy Lifestyle
- Allergy Medical UK
- The Gluten Free Centre
- What Allergy?
AND the Most Environmental Blog category:
- Allergy UK
- Le Coin De Mel
- What Allergy
- Mummy Memories
- My Eczema Tales
I know some of these guys, they’re all amazing bloggers so now I’m off detective stylee to check out what my competition have been up to while I’ve been doing other things, like scratching…
To find out more about the awards you can visit their website: The Allergy Blog Awards 2017
So I get a free ticket to the awards ceremony next year… I am so excited I can’t wait!
Cross your fingers. This is now in the hands of the amazing judges… who will win? Tough competition so it’s hard to call but I’m just so thrilled to get through to the finals.
Innovative Newborn Baby Items
A new born child is a source of great joy to a family. However, ending to them calls for huge amount of caution and care. There are several aspects of childcare that are of great importance and one of them is feeding. A timely routine of feeding has to be given to the baby for proper nourishment and growth. There are many women who are working professionals and have to return to their desk at office after their maternity leaves are over. The baby is still on a breast feeding period and thus cannot be given anything else. Electric Breast Pumps The innovation of electric breast pumps has been a boon to mothers as well their new born babies. This makes life easier for women who have feeding babies to ensure a proper and timely feeding for the baby when its needs. There are several types of modern electric breast pumps that make it comfortable for a woman who use it as pumps which have been made as similar as the natural sucking of a child. There are milk storage bags that are also available for better and convenient storage. A wide variety of breast pumps are available from different companies of international repute. These breast pumps have controls that help you to adjust the rhythm and the speed or the vacuum with which the pumping is done. Newborn Baby Bottles There are several other newborn baby bottles that have been developed and innovated for the sole purpose of making life easier for both the baby and its parents and other members of the family. Newborn baby bottles are available in various types of sets that give you a choice of use as well as vibrant colours and designs. The different designs of these feeding bottles have the convenience of a grip as well as feeding in mind for optimum usage. Here are some of the different types of baby bottles for your reference. Straw sipper bottles Wide neck bottles Self sterilizing baby bottles Anti colic bottles for new born babies These are some of the types of an otherwise wide range of baby bottles that are available. new born baby items There are several other new born baby items that are essential and thus careful choice is important. Baby Cribs – It’s important that you know the size and age of your baby when you shop for a crib. It should be comfortable and secure. Baby Hygiene Products – There are new born baby items like soaps, anti rash ointments, baby towels, nappies and brush and comb sets among other things that will be essential. Baby Teething Products – These are toys that are there to help the growing child cope with the process of the dental growth and its pain. Strollers and Walkers – There are different kinds of baby strollers as well as baby walkers that are necessary as your baby grows. These are all products and items that assist in the process of a new born baby’s growth. It is also with the convenience and comfort of the parents in mind that the baby products innovations are made.
Innovative ovarian cancer test detects the disease before symptoms are present
Find out more about the brand new ROCA test, which is helping to detect ovarian cancer at an earlier stage before any symptoms are present.
Ovarian cancer is common in the UK, affecting around 7,000 women each year. It can often be difficult to spot the symptoms, meaning many women are not diagnosed until the disease is in its later stages and has spread to other parts of the body. For this reason, ovarian cancer is often described as the silent killer. There is now a brand new test for ovarian cancer, called the ROCA Test. Here, we explain more about this disease and what the new test means for diagnosis.
You are more likely to develop ovarian cancer if you are older, as eight in ten cases occur in women who have gone through menopause. In one in ten cases, there is a genetic link so, if two or more of your close family members have a history of ovarian cancer or breast cancer, then you should discuss this with your doctor.
Spotting ovarian cancer
Early diagnosis of ovarian cancer is the most important factor in increasing the chance of successful treatment. However, most women don’t realise they have it until the late stages when the cancer is more aggressive. Currently, three quarters of women with the disease are only diagnosed once the cancer has already spread. Only three percent of women in the UK say they feel very confident about recognising a symptom of ovarian cancer.
The best way to protect yourself is to be vigilant for the signs and symptoms. You should look out for the following:
- increased abdominal size or persistent bloating;
- difficulty eating and feeling full;
- pelvic or abdominal pain; and
- needing to wee more urgently or more often.
These symptoms can be caused by countless other conditions and aren’t usually a cause for concern. However, with ovarian cancer the symptoms happen frequently – typically more than 12 times in a month, and are more persistent. Make sure you see a doctor if you are concerned about any of the symptoms mentioned above.
The ROCA Test
The ROCA Test is a simple blood test and it forms the first part of a multimodal screening for ovarian cancer. The results of the blood test give healthcare professionals an indication of how likely a woman is to have ovarian cancer, and whether she should undergo additional testing. Further tests are often more invasive, but give a more conclusive answer.
The ROCA Test has undergone extensive research by the UK Collaborative Trial of Ovarian Cancer Screening (UKTOCS). After 15 years and 670,000 screenings, UKTOCS has announced that the ROCA Test is safe and effective. Multimodal screening using the ROCA Test identified 85 out of 100 cancers, which is twice as many as would have been found by a conventional test.
What does this mean for women?
The ROCA Test could help to prevent one in five deaths from ovarian cancer by diagnosing women earlier. This test is able to detect ovarian cancer before the woman experiences any symptoms and is particularly useful for monitoring women who are known to have a high genetic risk of ovarian cancer. This means that more women can be diagnosed earlier, when the disease is easier to treat.
How can I get tested?
BMI Healthcare is now offering the ROCA Test across the country, but it is not currently available on the NHS. If you choose to have the ROCA Test, you will be cared for by BMI gynaecological consultants at one of their screening clinics. You can find out more about cancer screening and treatments at the cancer care hub.
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