Deborah Fields

Feature Writer

B.Sc.

Chemistry

Deborah holds a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry from the University of Birmingham and a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism qualification from Cardiff University. She enjoys writing about the latest innovations. Previously she has worked as an editor of scientific patent information, an education journalist and in communications for innovative healthcare, pharmaceutical and technology organisations. She also loves books and has run a book group for several years. Her enjoyment of fiction extends to writing her own stories for pleasure.

Articles from Deborah

Causes of Microcephaly

Microcephaly is a congenital condition in which the newborn baby’s head is abnormally small head for his or her age or stage of development. Although microcephaly does not always have an impact beyond this physical sign, the extent to which a child experiences the condition can vary from mild to severe.

18 May 2016

Guillain-Barré Syndrome - Development of Muscle Weakness

Guillain-Barré syndrome is an autoimmune disorder which results in the fast development of muscle weakness in a patient. It affects both women and men and can also impact anyone of any age although it can be more severe in the elderly.

16 May 2016

Binge-Eating Disorder Treatment

The treatment plan for an individual with binge eating disorder usually involves a multidisciplinary team that is able to provide various types of advice and support during the recovery period.

5 Apr 2016

Apple body shape linked to higher heart risk than pear-shape in diabetics

People with type 1 or 2 diabetes who have apple-shaped bodies with excessive fat around the abdomen and stomach, can be at higher risk of serious heart disease than patients with pear-shaped figures who store excess fat around their hips, according to a new study from Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute and John Hopkins University.

4 Apr 2016

NMR in Cancer Research: An Overview

Cancer is the over-production of cells in the body which can spread through the organs and lead to health complications and possible eventual death. There are different types such as lung, breast, liver, stomach and throat.

25 Mar 2016

Headache Causes and Triggers

A headache, also known as cephalalgia, is a pain that occurs in the region of the head, scalp or neck. It is a disorder of the nervous system. Most people experience headaches during their life with them affecting people from around their teenage years until into their fifties the most.

6 Mar 2016

Zika Virus in Pregnant Women

The Zika virus appears to affect pregnant women, having an impact on the development of fetuses in a human womb.

22 Feb 2016

Zika vaccine development

There is currently no available and approved vaccine for the Zika virus. However, the recent outbreak of the Zika infection in South America has prompted several companies to start developing one. The World Health Organisation has reported that organisations are involved in at least 15 projects to produce the first Zika virus vaccine.

22 Feb 2016

Zika treatment

There is currently no specific vaccine to protect people against the Zika virus or any specific antiviral drug treatment for people who are infected with the virus already. Patients are advised to use medications that can help to alleviate the symptoms that they have.

22 Feb 2016

Zika transmission

Recent outbreaks of the Zika virus, a disease causing fever, headaches, a rash, joint pain, conjunctivitis and muscle pain in 20% of the people who become infected, are shedding more light on how the disease is transmitted.

22 Feb 2016