In this issue:

Better diagnosis for prostate problems

An inflating cuff, much like those used for taking blood pressure, is to help in diagnosing prostate and male bladder problems.

Breakthrough bone study wins international acclaim

Research conducted by an Action Medical Research-funded team has brought an overlooked but debilitating condition back into the limelight.

Heart drug could save sight

An Action Medical Research study has found that a commonly prescribed heart drug could prevent diabetic blindness.

In the News

How Action Medical Research has been making headlines.

Jargon busters

TV scientist Professor Heinz Wolff explains some common — and some not so common — medical and scientific terms.

Marathon madness!

Among the many thousands of runners at this year’s Flora London Marathon, there was one group that really stood out from the crowd. 20 people running together in one giant costume — Molly the Marathon Millipede!

Meet the Researchers

Dr Brendan McHugh is “fast approaching 59” and has been married for 37 years, with two daughters and three young grandchildren. Brendan is based at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, and is currently working on improving the comfort of prosthetic limbs for below-knee amputees.

My Story - High pressure pregnancy

For Jane Donnelly, what began as a healthy, straight-forward pregnancy rapidly became a stressful, unpredictable emergency delivery.Why? Because Jane had developed the common but serious pregnancy complication pre-eclampsia. Here she shares her story.

New methods for diagnosing Parkinson’s disease

A study into the levels of iron in the brain is shedding more light on Parkinson’s disease — a condition which affects around one in 100 people over the age of 65.

Seal of approval for street fundraising

Action Medical Research has received its accreditation certificate from the Professional Fundraising Regulatory Association (PFRA) for street fundraising.

Stand Up for Tiny Lives - petition update

Signatories soar thanks to Touching Lives readers!

Stars celebrate Lost World Trek

Tony Hadley, Martin Fry and Richard Drummie were reunited with fellow trekkers, fans and a whole host of specially invited guests to celebrate the completion of their fundraising trek in Venezuela.

The Doctor’s Notebook - eczema

Dr Chris Steele from ITV’s ‘This Morning’ writes for Touching Lives to address some common health concerns — in this issue eczema.

Touching Tiny Lives — nearly halfway there!

We are making great progress as the campaign reaches the halfway mark — thanks to you,Touching Tiny Lives is already helping sick and vulnerable babies.

Tribute fund news

As you may have read in previous issues, we launched our Touching Lives Tribute Funds in January this year, and we’re pleased to report that they are going from strength to strength.

Why I support Action Medical Research

Yorkshireman Frank Holden is a keen runner who has encouraged countless other enthusiasts to put their passion for pace to good use by raising funds for medical research through the country’s biggest marathon events.