World Asthma Day, occurring annually since it was establishment in 1998 by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA)1, aims to promote awareness of asthma as a condition. GINA selects a theme every year; the 2024 theme is ‘Asthma Education Empowers’. This theme will provide people with asthma with the necessary education to help manage their […]
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Did you ever have an exam or a competition and get that feeling of butterflies in your tummy?Or did you receive bad news and felt sick, or may have even vomited? Then you have experienced the communication pathway that happens between the gut and brain, often referred to as the gut-brain axis. Also known as […]
Local company Bedfont Scientific Ltd. unites forces with NewMed Ltd. as joint Headline Sponsors for Heart of Kent Hospice Bluebell Walk 2024/5 Kent med-tech manufacturer Bedfont is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with NewMed Ltd. as a joint headline sponsor for Heart of Kent Hospice. Bedfont is proud to be known as a world […]
Wednesday 13th March 2024 National No Smoking Day, which has occurred annually since its integration with Ash Wednesday in 19841, has served as an annual reminder for individuals striving to quit smoking. In the United Kingdom, No Smoking Day holds significance with campaigns aimed at raising awareness about the health risks associated with smoking and encouraging smokers to […]
A history of Fractional exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) testing: where it all began The story of FeNO began in the 1990s after it gained a lot of interest from researchers in the potential it posed as a non-invasive biomarker for airway inflammation. When airways are inflamed, Nitric Oxide (NO) is naturally produced by your body […]
After the festive season, taking care of your gut health is vital. This time of year is one for feasting, socialising, and spending time with friends and family. However, it also means significant changes in regime and diet. For some, the festive season brings challenges in the form of dietary concerns and gastro symptoms. Thus, […]
The festive season, adorned with twinkling lights and joyous gatherings, graces our tables with an array of delightful treats. However, for those grappling with gastrointestinal conditions, this time of year feast brings forth unique challenges. In this seasonal article, we embark on a journey to explore the impact of food on gastro symptoms and discover […]
As we enter the winter months and it becomes cold outside, the air we breathe is dry and the protected fluid in our lungs evaporates. This environmental change triggers the muscles within our lungs to spasm as they work to maintain open airways, resulting in increased tightness and difficulty breathing. While asthma symptoms persist throughout […]
Bedfont® scoops the Innovation Award and Export Award at the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Medical device manufacturer, Bedfont®, is elated to announce its recent success in winning two esteemed business awards at the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. The annual business awards, which took at Westenhanger Castle on Thursday 23rd […]
Currently, in the UK, it is against the law to sell tobacco products to individuals under the age of 18. In October 2023, the English government introduced a ground-breaking proposal to raise the legal age by one year, each year. The ultimate goal is to make the sale and purchase of cigarettes illegal, gradually phasing […]
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