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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Trinity College Dublin installs first BioBrillouin microscope in Ireland
Trinity College Dublin in Ireland has installed the BioBrillouin microscope to propel studies in cancer, inflammation, developmental biology, biomedical materials, and other fields. Said to be the country's first and only microscope of its kind, it is placed in Trinity School of Engineering professor Michael Monaghan's lab, within the Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering at the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute. It helps researchers explore cellular and tissue mechanics, crucial in understanding disease, dysfunction, and regeneration. Traditional methods for studying these mechanics have been invasive and limited in scope. The microscope's non-invasive light technology allows for the mapping and quantification of the viscoelasticity, compressibility, and mechanics of materials and biological tissues. This technology provides researchers with the ability to examine live systems, such as tissues and cells, without disruption, offering insights into how they evolve. The microscope operates by detecting light scattering caused by interactions between light photons and the acoustic phonons in a material. These interactions are influenced by the material's mechanical properties. The installation of the BioBrillouin microscope has been made possible through the support offered by the European Research Council and Research Ireland. Monaghan said: ''Being the first commercial system in the world, we have tremendous technical support from the vendor, CellSense Technologies, with whom we have worked closely to get the system on the ground. 'However, it's also important to understand its use is not limited to biomedical research and related applications – it will help scientists push boundaries even further in fields such as materials science, ICT, energy storage, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices and diagnostics. This groundbreaking equipment will help us advance frontier science, and we anticipate scientists will travel from all over the world to use it – we have welcomed some already.' "Trinity College Dublin installs first BioBrillouin microscope in Ireland" was originally created and published by Medical Device Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
I was spending £400-a-month on takeaways – now weight-loss jabs are helping me reach a big goal
JAB JOURNEY I was spending £400-a-month on takeaways – now weight-loss jabs are helping me reach a big goal Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SCOT has told how he went from spending hundreds of pounds on takeaways every month to using fat-busting jabs to improve his health. Michael Monaghan, 40, gained weight during the Covid lockdowns gained over three stone while shielding during the pandemic. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Michael Monaghan told how he spend hundreds each month of takeaways Credit: YouTube: Edinburgh and Beyond 3 He went onto Mounjaro when nothing else helped him lose weight Credit: Alamy The Edinburgh man tried to shed the pounds but said nothing was working. He decided to try Mounjaro jabs and said it will be helping him achieve a goal. Michael booked a trip to Florida and wants to shed 18 stone by the time he steps off the plane in the Sunshine State. He told Edinburgh Live: "The deciding factor was health. I was shielding during Covid and I gained a lot of weight. "I think it was 3.5 stone I gained, and then I kept putting on weight because I kept eating. What can I say, I enjoy food. And I basically just decided to start Mounjaro because everything else failed. 'I was waiting for weight management for a year and a half on the NHS, I couldn't believe it.' And he revealed he is actually saving cash after getting the jabs privately. NHS patients in England are able to get fat-busting jabs like Mounjaro but it hasn't been rolled out in Scotland. So Michael decided to take the cash he was spending on fast food and use it on the injections. He added: "England have started doing Mounjaro on the NHS but it's not up here yet, they haven't decided how that's going to happen. I've lost nearly 6 stone in 9 months on fat jabs - trolls call me 'lazy' & say it's the 'easy way out' but I don't care 'So I decided to pay for it privately out of my own pocket, I was spending £400 a month on takeaways. Just Eat, Uber Eats, whatever. "If I take that money and put it into the jag, which is about £140 a month, I'm actually saving money. So that really changed my mindset." And he has already seen some success from his weight loss journey, having shed two stone in just four weeks. He is documenting his weight loss on a YouTube channel where he said he has been inundated with positive comments and support. Michael has set a goal for his trip to the States, where he plans to visit Disneyworld in Orlando, and it comes with a big motivation. He said: "I'm a big Disney fan, I'm an annual pass holder for Paris. I love the rides, and if I don't lose weight then I won't be able to do them all - it's a target. "I've got asthma and sleep apnea, and I've been told if I lose a bit of weight I might be able to get rid of that. 'It was getting uncomfortable, and this was the time to make a change and that's exactly what we've done." Mounjaro works as an appetite suppressant by helping the body produce more insulin. The jabs were initially developed to treat people with diabetes but have been marketed by the weight loss industry. The jabs also reduce the amount of sugar produced by the liver. It also slows down the rate food is digested. Mounjaro jabs were approved for the NHS in December. They are available for patients needing to be treated for obesity. They can get the jabs if approved by their GP. Some patients in Scotland can get them, but the criteria is different.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Scots man 'spent £400 a month on takeaways' before starting Mounjaro
Michael Monaghan felt 'everything was failing' after trying for years to lose weight. A Scots man has revealed that he was spending around £400 on takeaways every month before going on Mounjaro. Michael Monaghan, 40, had to shield during the pandemic and saw his weight go up. After gaining over three stone, and feeling 'everything else was failing', he made the decision to go on Mounjaro, reports Edinburgh Live. The medication, which was created to treat diabetes, works by activating receptors to increase hormones in the body, producing more insulin when needed. It also reduces the amount of sugar produced by the liver and slows down food digestion. After starting Mounjaro, Michael has seen hundreds of supportive messages on his YouTube channel where he's been posting videos of his journey. After booking a trip to Florida, he's set his goal of reaching 18 stone by the time he goes - having dropped two stone since starting Mounjaro four weeks ago. Michael said: "The deciding factor was health. I was shielding during Covid and I gained a lot of weight. "I think it was three and a half stone I gained. Then I kept putting on weight because I kept eating. What can I say, I enjoy food. And I basically just decided to start Mounjaro because everything else failed. I was waiting for weight management for a year and a half on the NHS, I couldn't believe it. "England have started doing Mounjaro on the NHS but it's not up here yet, they haven't decided how that's going to happen. So I decided to pay for it privately out of my own pocket, I was spending £400 a month on takeaways - Just Eat, Uber Eats, whatever. "If I take that money and put it into the jag, which is about £140 a month, I'm actually saving money. So that really changed my mindset." While he's not a big fan of needles, Michael decided it was worth it. Knowing it was time, he felt he needed something to look forward to - which is where the Florida trip came in. He continued: "I was curious about it, and I'd heard about the success people had, but I don't really like injecting myself. After looking into it, I just decided I have to do this. "I have to try something, and I need something to look forward to. We booked a trip to Florida, so I've got a goal of 18 stone by the time we go. "I'm a big Disney fan, I'm an annual pass holder for Paris. I love the rides, and if I don't lose weight then I won't be able to do them all - it's a target. "I've got asthma and sleep apnea, and I've been told if I lose a bit of weight I might be able to get rid of that. It was getting uncomfortable, and this was the time to make a change and that's exactly what we've done." Michael has received incredible support on his YouTube channel, with hundreds of comments that have motivated him on his journey. With the backing of his followers, he feels he 'can't stop now. ' He added: "Everybody has been so supportive, not one bad comment. I've had emails from people talking about their experiences on the same journey. "It's really motivating for me, makes me feel like I can't give up. People understand that it's not just a case of going on a diet, it's about willpower." While he had a rough start on Mounjaro, Michael feels he's had 'no side effects' since then. Admitting he does 'miss some foods', he's noticed his weight drop since he started. He told us: "This medicine takes away my cravings, and I know it's working. The first three days were bad, I had to take some time off work as I couldn't get out of bed. "I had cramps and a lot of pain, but it just went away and I haven't had any side effects since. I've come down from 22 stone and four pounds to 20 stone and 13 pounds. "I'm still eating, drinking lots of water and I've cut out all sweets, chocolate, and stuff. I do miss some food, I was thinking about the new McDonald's burger the other day. "When I lose enough weight, I could probably eat it. But before, I was eating two McDonald's a day on a daily basis and then home for sweets and crisps before late-night snacking. "That's why I was gaining weight every year. But now, I don't feel as hungry, I'm not craving things. My face is starting to change, my body is starting to change and I'm more active and I've definitely got more energy. The change has been amazing. "My portion sizes are about half of what they used to be. I'm going up from 2.5mg to 5mg dosage soon, so we'll see how that goes. I'm still eating what I'm eating, having the food I like, but everything is cut in half. I've stopped late night eating as well. "I'm so motivated now, though, because I've noticed changes in myself, and I've got all these people from the YouTube channel behind me." NHS Lothian is currently 'developing pathways' before a phased rollout of drugs, including Saxenda, Wegovy and Mounjaro. They added: "NHS Lothian have a short life working group currently developing the pathway and once agreed we can start a phased roll out. We are aware of recent news of the roll out of weight loss medication prescribing in GP practices. Please note this applies to NHS England only. "NHS Lothian is considering a phased roll out of these medicines for weight management in line with Scottish Government guidance. We are actively developing clinical pathways to ensure safe prescribing and monitoring. Updates will be shared once these clinical pathways have been agreed in NHS Lothian." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. 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Edinburgh Live
4 days ago
- Health
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh man was 'spending £400 a month on takeaways' before going on Mounjaro
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info An Edinburgh man who decided it was time to put his health first admits he was spending around £400 a month on takeaways. Michael Monaghan, 40, had to shield during the pandemic and saw his weight go up. After gaining over three stone, and feeling 'everything else was failing', he made the decision to go on Mounjaro. The medication, which was created to treat diabetes, works by activating receptors to increase hormones in the body, producing more insulin when needed. It also reduces the amount of sugar produced by the liver and slows down food digestion. After starting Mounjaro, Michael has seen hundreds of supportive messages on his YouTube channel where he's been posting videos of his journey. After booking a trip to Florida, he's set his goal of reaching 18 stone by the time he goes - having dropped two stone since starting Mounjaro four weeks ago. Speaking to Edinburgh Live, Michael said: "The deciding factor was health. I was shielding during Covid and I gained a lot of weight. "I think it was 3.5 stone I gained, and then I kept putting on weight because I kept eating. What can I say, I enjoy food. And I basically just decided to start Mounjaro because everything else failed. I was waiting for weight management for a year and a half on the NHS, I couldn't believe it. (Image: Michael Monaghan) "England have started doing Mounjaro on the NHS but it's not up here yet, they haven't decided how that's going to happen. So I decided to pay for it privately out of my own pocket, I was spending £400 a month on takeaways. Just Eat, Uber Eats, whatever. "If I take that money and put it into the jag, which is about £140 a month, I'm actually saving money. So that really changed my mindset." While he's not a big fan of needles, Michael decided it was worth it. Knowing it was time, he felt he needed something to look forward to - which is where the Florida trip came in. He continued: "I was curious about it, and I'd heard about the success people had, but I don't really like injecting myself. After looking into it, I just decided I have to do this. "I have to try something, and I need something to look forward to. We booked a trip to Florida, so I've got a goal of 18 stone by the time we go. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "I'm a big Disney fan, I'm an annual pass holder for Paris. I love the rides, and if I don't lose weight then I won't be able to do them all - it's a target. "I've got asthma and sleep apnea, and I've been told if I lose a bit of weight I might be able to get rid of that. It was getting uncomfortable, and this was the time to make a change and that's exactly what we've done." Michael has received incredible support on his YouTube channel, with hundreds of comments that have motivated him on his journey. With the backing of his followers, he feels he 'can't stop now. ' He added: "Everybody has been so supportive, not one bad comment. I've had emails from people talking about their experiences on the same journey. "It's really motivating for me, makes me feel like I can't give up. People understand that it's not just a case of going on a diet, it's about willpower." While he had a rough start on Mounjaro, Michael feels he's had 'no side effects' since then. Admitting he does 'miss some foods', he's noticed his weight drop since he started. (Image: Michael Monaghan) He told us: "This medicine takes away my cravings, and I know it's working. The first three days were bad, I had to take some time off work as I couldn't get out of bed. "I had cramps and a lot of pain, but it just went away and I haven't had any side effects since. I've come down from 22 stone and four pounds to 20 stone and 13 pounds. "I'm still eating, drinking lots of water and I've cut out all sweets, chocolate, and stuff. I do miss some food, I was thinking about the new McDonald's burger the other day. "When I lose enough weight, I could probably eat it. But before, I was eating two McDonald's a day on a daily basis and then home for sweets and crisps before late-night snacking. "That's why I was gaining weight every year. But now, I don't feel as hungry, I'm not craving things. My face is starting to change, my body is starting to change and I'm more active and I've definitely got more energy. The change has been amazing." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. "My portion sizes are about half of what they used to be. I'm going up from 2.5 to five mg dosage soon, so we'll see how that goes. I'm still eating what I'm eating, having the food I like, but everything is cut in half. I've stopped late night eating as well. "I'm so motivated now, though, because I've noticed changes in myself, and I've got all these people from the YouTube channel behind me." NHS Lothian is currently 'developing pathways' before a phased rollout of drugs, including Saxenda, Wegovy and Mounjaro. They added: "NHS Lothian have a short life working group currently developing the pathway and once agreed we can start a phased roll out. We are aware of recent news of the roll out of weight loss medication prescribing in GP practices. Please note this applies to NHS England only. "NHS Lothian is considering a phased roll out of these medicines for weight management in line with Scottish Government guidance. We are actively developing clinical pathways to ensure safe prescribing and monitoring. Updates will be shared once these clinical pathways have been agreed in NHS Lothian." You can follow Michael's journey with Mounjaro on his YouTube channel here.
Agriland
28-05-2025
- Health
- Agriland
Maintaining mid-season protein and solids through grass quality
Grass quality and nutrition of the cow during the mid-season can be the main concern for farmers, as trying to hold peak milk production for as long as possible is crucial for the total solids produced/cow at the end of the season. It is fair to say that we have had an exceptional spring, which has allowed grass to be in the herd's diet from early on this year. Growth rates struggled early on but eventually surged around the middle of April. They have slightly slowed down again due to a lack of rain. In this changing weather, you can go from surplus of grass to a deficit within a matter of days, so keeping grass ahead of the cows while maintaining quality can sometimes be a struggle. With the recent soil moisture deficits around the country, the grass plant has gone through a phase of stress which has caused it to go to seed (reproductive phase) very quickly in many cases. This has meant that keeping quality in front of cows has been difficult. However, when the weather and growth rates are fluctuating, farmers should be walking the farm twice weekly so timely decisions can be made for either taking out surplus paddocks for bales or supplementing extra meal or silage in a surplus or deficit situation. Topping paddocks after grazing might be an option for many farms that are not in a position to take out paddocks but need to correct quality. This needs to be done immediately after grazing so that re-growths are not affected. Grazing poor quality grass is the biggest risk to milk production in the mid-season, which means farmers need to ensure they are grazing optimal covers throughout the summer months. Grass quality According to a Teagasc study, during the first 11 weeks post-calving, varying levels of nutrition affected both milk production of cows during the mid-season and throughout the entire lactation. The research showed why a cover of 1,400kg DM/ha was optimal for cow performance and health, regardless of the stocking rate. Cows receiving no concentrates and grazing 1,400kg DM/ha covers produced 23.9kg of milk compared to cows grazing a cover of 2,000kg DM/ha and being supplemented 6kg/head/day producing 23.7kg of milk. These covers were compared again, this time receiving 2kg/head/day of concentrate on each. The cows grazing 1,400kg DM/ha covers had an intake of 16.2kg of grass and produced 26.2kg of milk. The cows grazing the cover of 2,000kg DM/ha had a grass intake of 14.5kg and the cows produced 19.7kg of milk. Grazing covers of 1,400kg of DM/ha with 2kg of concentrates is seen as the best balance of cow performance, cow health and maximising the grass utilised out of the paddock. Protein In a recent Lakeland Dairies advice video, Lakeland Dairies/Teagasc joint programme adviser, Michael Monaghan highlighted that protein levels should be rising from the month of March right through until December. In relation to the border-midland-west region, Monaghan said: 'There's a major issue when it comes to mid-season protein as we are losing 0.2% in the month of June every year. He highlighted that with the current high growth rates, it is important that farmers are walking the farm every five days. The adviser said that this drop in protein is a result of farmers grazing covers over 1,500kg of DM/ha and if cows are not allocated enough grass, this will also cause an impact on protein levels. He also highlighted the importance of keeping the cover/livestock unit (LU) between 180 – 200kg DM/LU. Above these levels, Monaghan said: 'Farmers should remove any excess grass immediately in order to ensure that pre-grazing covers are still correct and we are maintaining protein levels on the farm.'
