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Category: Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a serous physical condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance. It’s a lifelong condition that can cause serious disability and can preogressively get worse. Currently there is no cure.

Parallel Biobanks

Parallel Biobanks

Advancing Medical Research: Exploring Parallel Biobanks and the Pioneering Work of Professor Neil Robertson

Introduction: The field of medical research has witnessed remarkable advancements over the years, leading to improved diagnoses, treatments, and overall patient care. One significant area of progress is the establishment of biobanks, repositories of biological samples, and associated data that serve as invaluable resources for scientific investigations. Parallel Biobanks, in particular, have gained considerable attention for their potential to accelerate medical research by efficiently facilitating large-scale studies. Professor Neil Robertson, based at the University Hospital of Wales, has emerged as a prominent figure in this field, leading groundbreaking efforts in parallel biobanking.

Understanding Parallel Biobanks: Biobanks have traditionally operated as independent repositories, with individual institutions housing their collections of biological samples. However, the concept of parallel biobanks takes collaboration to a new level by connecting multiple biobanks to form a network. This interconnected system enables researchers to access a larger and more diverse pool of samples, enhancing the statistical power of studies and facilitating the discovery of more robust findings.

Parallel biobanks work by harmonizing data collection protocols, sample processing techniques, and ethical considerations across participating institutions. This standardization ensures the comparability and compatibility of data, ultimately leading to more reliable research outcomes. By pooling resources and sharing expertise, parallel biobanks have the potential to accelerate scientific discoveries, drive personalized medicine initiatives, and address pressing healthcare challenges.

Professor Neil Robertson and his Pioneering Work: Professor Neil Robertson, a distinguished researcher at the University Hospital of Wales, has been instrumental in promoting the development and implementation of parallel biobanks. With a passion for advancing medical research, Professor Robertson has focused his efforts on establishing collaborative networks that span various institutions and countries.

Under Professor Robertson’s leadership, the University Hospital of Wales has forged strategic partnerships with leading research institutions, medical centers, and biobanks worldwide. Through these collaborations, he has successfully facilitated the exchange of biological samples, data, and knowledge, expanding the reach and impact of parallel biobanking initiatives.

One of Professor Robertson’s notable achievements is the creation of an international consortium of parallel biobanks dedicated to studying rare genetic diseases. By pooling resources and expertise from diverse geographical locations, this consortium has enabled researchers to overcome the limitations associated with small sample sizes, ultimately leading to more significant discoveries and insights into rare conditions.

In addition to his collaborative endeavors, Professor Robertson has played a pivotal role in shaping ethical guidelines and data-sharing protocols for parallel biobanking. His contributions in this area have helped establish best practices, ensuring that the collection, storage, and use of biological samples and associated data are conducted ethically and with the utmost regard for patient privacy.

Future Prospects and Impact: The parallel biobanking model championed by Professor Neil Robertson holds immense potential for transforming medical research. By uniting biobanks and researchers worldwide, this approach will expedite the discovery of new treatments, uncover biomarkers, and enable more accurate disease classification. Moreover, parallel biobanks will catalyze the development of personalized medicine, leading to tailored therapies that consider individual genetic profiles, lifestyles, and environmental factors.

As parallel biobanks continue to expand and gain prominence, the scientific community can look forward to accelerated progress in various fields, including oncology, neurology, cardiovascular research, and rare diseases. Furthermore, by fostering international collaborations and sharing resources, parallel biobanks have the power to bridge gaps in healthcare disparities and bring advanced medical research to regions with limited resources.

Conclusion

Parallel biobanks represent a groundbreaking approach to medical research, harnessing the power of collaboration and data sharing to unlock new scientific insights. Professor Neil Robertson’s pioneering work at the University Hospital of Wales exemplifies the transformative potential of parallel biobanks, driving advancements in personalized medicine and rare disease research. As we continue to harness the collective power of parallel biobanking networks, we inch closer to a future where improved diagnostics and targeted therapies revolutionize patient care and outcomes.

Further Reading

Professor Neil Robertson – People – Cardiff University

What are Serum Biobanks? | DISABLED ENTREPRENEUR – DISABILITY UK

https://www.precisionbiospecimens.com/biospecimens/blood-biofluids-and-derivatives/

Basic principles of biobanking: from biological samples to precision medicine for patients – PMC (nih.gov)

Guidelines for CSF Processing and Biobanking: Impact on the Identification and Development of Optimal CSF Protein Biomarkers – PubMed (nih.gov)

Biospecimen Inventory (bocabio.com)

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Rising Damp, Black Mold & Links to MS.

Example of Black Mould and Painting Over it. (Not My Mould – Stock Photo).
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Rising Damp, Black Mold & MS.

Rising Damp, Black Mold & MS are on my mind.

I live in a rented property and I have black mold on my walls which have ruined my furniture and furnishings all the landlord has said for years now, is “wash it down with bleach and re-paint it” and that he would pay for the paint.

Now I know what his argument is going to be if I ever try to bring this up again and that is because of my OCD he was not able to fix the rising dampness properly.

In my defense, my OCD is up and down from day to day so even if I was having a bad day I would work around workmen. My OCD does not define me and I can work around it in my home. It did not stop me last December with the numerous amount of people that entered my property to fix the ‘hot zone’ in the kitchen over the installation of a cooker I had bought. So his argument can be counter-argued.

Rising damp has to be treated properly and needs a qualified builder to take on the job not some cowboy building contractor which I have met a few over the years.

Rising Damp and Black Mould can have adverse effects on your health especially if you fit into the following categories:

  • babies and children
  • elderly people
  • those with existing skin problems, such as eczema
  • those with respiratory problems, such as allergies and asthma
  • those with a weakened immune system, such as those having chemotherapy (this is something my daughter has and has been treated with).

These people should stay away from dampness and mold.

Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause an allergic toxic reaction), irritants, and, sometimes, toxic substances. Inhaling or touching mold spores may cause an allergic reaction, such as sneezing, a runny nose, red eyes, skin rash, or even death. Molds can also cause asthma attacks and MS. Mold (black) can be deadly and a sign of a house that is lacking ventilation, not only would it be bad for MS but general health.

https://community.mssociety.org.uk/forums/everyday-living/mould

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Now you have to weigh out all the pros and cons when complaining.

Landlords are bound by Government legislation to conform to the laws set out.

If a Landlord is found to be doing things, not by the book he can be fined and even face a custodial sentence, hence if you complain about your landlord you have to also think about the domino effect.

The landlord is no longer going to be favorable towards you and will slap you with an eviction notice at his first opportunity once the dust has settled so to speak. He will just claim he is no longer renting out the property and unless you have £££££s of pounds in the bank you could find you are kicked out on your ear with nowhere to go.

Personally, I am going to move the first opportunity I have and then report to him and not a moment sooner.

I know that the mold could have been a contributing factor to my daughter’s ill health and when I do move my landlord will reap the consequences.

The guidelines for keeping moisture at bay are to keep your home warm and have good ventilation, which I do and have the central heating on 24/7 in the colder months, and have an extractor fan. They also say open windows when you cook or in the bath as the steam needs to escape. This is not ideal in freezing cold temperatures during the winter months and extractor fans are the better option.

Mold and dampness are caused by excess moisture. Moisture in buildings can be caused by leaking pipes (I believe to have leaking pipes as my combi boiler cuts out every two hours or so and I have checked why that could be happening and it could be because of a leaking pipe, not only that, one of my kitchen radiators was leaking water so I have turned it off completely. Rising damp normally starts in basements or ground floors, or rain seeping in because of damage to the roof or around window frames. (Well my window frames are rotting and are single-glazed so that could be another contributing factor).

Some dampness can be caused by condensation. This can lead to a growth in the mold that appears as a cloud of little black dots.

Condensation occurs when moist air comes into contact with a colder surface like a wall, window, mirror, etc. The air can’t hold the moisture and tiny drops of water appear. It also occurs in places the air is still, like the corners of rooms, behind furniture, or inside wardrobes. (This is particularly true as my Italian Furniture is ruined and have photographic evidence of this).

Damp Proofing.

‘Rising damp’ is due to a defective (or non-existent) damp course. This will leave a ‘tide mark’ about a meter above the floor. Fixing rising dampness is a job for a qualified builder.

https://www.cse.org.uk/advice/advice-and-support/damp-condensation

https://www.mybuilder.com/pricing-guides/damp-proofing-costs

https://watertight-homes.co.uk/drying-times-guide-for-treatment-of-rising-damp/

Final Thoughts

Do consider the consequences of complaining about your landlord and even though he cannot serve you an eviction notice willy nilly, as it is illegal to do so, he can bide his time, and once your contract is up for renewal simply say he is no longer renting out the property and will give you notice to leave. He could use a number of reasons why he does not want to rent out the property any longer and the only thing you can do is claim compensation for damages due to ill health and damaged property as in the case of my furniture. Also, you have to weigh out the length of time this will take to be dragged through the courts and is it in your best interest to start something knowing there are consequences in every action we take.

Remember there are numerous ways to skin a cat (metaphorically speaking) and get around things and if he no longer wants you, he will find a way, even waiting for your contract to end to serve you notice. He can easily just keep the property empty for a few months and in most cases as I have witnessed with the numerous tenants over the years below me, he waits until they have moved out before refurbishing leaving the properties empty for a few months.

Do have a ‘Plan B‘ ready for when the landlord says he will no longer be renewing your contract. Do save some money, including deposit and rent for the next property and removal costs as well as buying furniture, etc, etc…..

Personally speaking, I will bide my own time and when the time is right have all my guns blazing. No one should live in substandard conditions and you do have rights but always do your research first before taking action and always have a ‘Plan B’.

To complain:

https://www.rentsmart.gov.wales/en/tenant/

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