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Let's face it there are certain sounds that are just annoying to be exposed to, or sometimes even to think of! Someone chewing loudly with their mouth open, slurping soup, or making noise while eating pasta are a few examples. But for some people, the impact of these sounds goes beyond being simply annoying; they bring on strong negative reactions. Those people have a neuropsychiatric condition called misophonia,which affects close to 1 in 5 people in the UK, according to a study by researchers at Kings College University which was published in Plos One journal in March 2023. How exactly did we find out about misophonia? What causes it then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why is sugar bad for our memory? Does the law of attraction really work? How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Last month the UK's Food Standards Authority slashed the recommended safe daily intake of cannabidiol (CBD) from 70mg to 10mg. An estimated one in 10 people in the UK have used products containing CBD, and many users believe it can help with ailments such as insomnia, anxiety and pain. But is there any evidence for the supposed benefits, and what's behind the FSA's decision? Ian Sample talks to Dr Will Lawn of Kings College University, who has studied the health effects of CBD, to find out. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
Episode 162 hosts Gillian Murray, a prescribing pharmacist, clinical researcher and pharmacist injector from London, UK.(@gm_aesthetic.education on Instagram) Gillian has over 16 years experience working within the National Health Service and is the directorate pharmacist. In this role she consults on pharmacy education strategies at a local as well as national level. She is a senior lecturer in clinical pharmacokinetics at Kings College University. Passionate about using medicines safely, Gillian set up ‘Medicine in Aesthetics' to support aesthetic practitioners. She is also the Secretary for Complication in Medical Aesthetics Collaborative (CMAC). Gillian has a particular interest in hypersensitivity reactions, filler gel chemistry, rheology and is currently undertaking post-graduate research in this field. We explore: How we came across Gillian's work Her background as a pharmacist and what a prescribing pharmacist is The dynamic of being a pharmacist injector in the UK What hyaluronic acid is and what it looks like structurally What the difference between natural and filler hyaluronic acid is What crosslinking is and what BDDE is The circumstances where we need to dissolve HA What hyaluronidase is How hyalase differs from hylanex On label uses of hyaluronidase vs off label uses The history of using hyalonidase to dissolve fillers What the incidence of allergic reactions is when using hyaluronidase Whether we should do patch testing with hyaluronidase or not Protocols for using hyalase - both emergency and elective The concept of 'dissolving clinics' and patients requesting their fillers to be removed The use of ultrasound guided hyaluronidase injections - is it the gold standard? Show your support for IA via Patreon Follow IA on Instagram Visit our website Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Contact Dr Jake & David More about Dr Jake Follow Dr Jake on Instagram Follow David on Instagram Follow Gillian on Instagram
When it comes to getting our voices heard, sometimes the last thing we think about is learning from others and asking them what they think. However, as Victoria explains, it is one of the most effective ways of communication, and also of boosting your creativity and happiness. I’M IN!! CORRECTION Victoria graduated from Cambridge University and Kings College University and undertook research projects for Oxford University and the University of Salamanca To find out more about Victoria, visit her instagram (https://www.instagram.com/widemindednessvictoriaball/) , website (https://victoria-ball.com/) , listen to her podcast (https://victoria-ball.com/widemindedness) or watch her Ted Talk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPpcAlXFx-M) To find out more about Florence and Clear Voice her instagram (https://www.instagram.com/clearvoiceofficial/) or website (https://clearvoiceofficial.com) Producer: Sarah Bishop (https://www.instagram.com/sar_bishop/) Additional Production: Florence Bavanandan Music: BAVANANDAN (https://www.instagram.com/bavanandan/)
Yvonne Coghill is Professor of Primary Care and Head of Child Health at the School of Public Health, Imperial College London. Yvonne is currently the Director at NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) Implementation in NHS England. She is a member of the equality and diversity council at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) in the United States where she has helped develop their inclusion strategy. Yvonne was awarded an OBE for services to healthcare in 2010 and was appointed to the position of Director for WRES implementation in June 2015. This year Yvonne has been awarded a Fellowship of the Royal College of Nursing, a CBE in the Queen’s birthday honours list, an honorary fellowship from Kings College University, an honorary doctorate from Buckinghamshire University and has recently been voted one of the top 70 most inspirational nurses in the NHS over the last 70 years.
Shona Richards is a GB 400m Hurdler, Kings College University student and keen traveller. Shona started travelling two years ago in 2017 shortly after losing a close friend. At the time she felt she needed to be in a different environment so decided to go to Vietnam and Cambodia. In this episode, Shona shares her take on travelling and memorable highlights from her adventure to Vietnam, Cambodia and Cuba.
Bust out the Easy Mac and light that incense, 'cause we're going BACK TO COLLEGE! WOOO! TOGA! TOGA! We start out strong as Vanessa tells us all about the ghostly goodness of Kings College/University of Toronto, which she paired with Unibroue's most delicious Trois Pistoles. Melissa obviously enjoys torture, so she force-feeds Skittles Zima to the group while telling the tale of Huntingdon College in Alabama. Who will win this North American college battle - polite Canadians and their delicious beer? Or yuk-a-duks and disgusting garbage "beer?" Listen and find out!
ArtSees Diner Radio is pleased to bring to the Blog Talk Radio community, CEO/Founder of ForestNATION, Andrew Pothecary. ForestNation is a peaceful world, rich in resources and beauty for everyone. Growing your own tree will help you to connect with nature, and help us all connect with each other.Imagine if every person planted a tree and for every tree planted, an organization matched it? Well, that is what the Forest sized goal is of ForestNATION! Stand with Julian Lennon, and "Imagine ForestNation; Imagine a World where everyone grows their own Tree."Julian Lennon ForestNation Ambassador Andrew Pothecary founded ForestNation in September 2007. He has led the conception, creation, design and development of ForestNation, and is committed to encouraging everyone to grow their own tree. Andrew attended Kings College University in London where he studied Philosophy, and his greatest piece of advice came from Professor Mark Sainsbury; “whatever it is you do in life, make sure it has a purpose.” For schools:Press Release:School fundraising: For Companies: Press release: CSR:Campaigns:
Short documentary outlining a new Open University research project involving the Diocese of London and Kings College University in which existing c19th church history research is used to inform current strategies for the Church of England as part of a Knowledge Transfer Process.
Transcript -- Short documentary outlining a new Open University research project involving the Diocese of London and Kings College University in which existing c19th church history research is used to inform current strategies for the Church of England as part of a Knowledge Transfer Process.
Short documentary outlining a new Open University research project involving the Diocese of London and Kings College University in which existing c19th church history research is used to inform current strategies for the Church of England as part of a Knowledge Transfer Process.
Transcript -- Short documentary outlining a new Open University research project involving the Diocese of London and Kings College University in which existing c19th church history research is used to inform current strategies for the Church of England as part of a Knowledge Transfer Process.