Health and Research

NPHAW Research Blog: The PENS trial

NPHAW Research Blog: The PENS trial

A major new study has confirmed that shunt surgery can help improve NPH symptoms. Read more.

NPHAW Research Blog: The PENS trial

A major new study has confirmed that shunt surgery can help improve NPH symptoms. Read more.

Stem cell therapy trial may mean improved outcomes for spina bifida

Stem cell therapy trial may mean improved outco...

As a charity, Shine welcomes any progress in spina bifida research, which could improve the lives of the people we support. 

Stem cell therapy trial may mean improved outco...

As a charity, Shine welcomes any progress in spina bifida research, which could improve the lives of the people we support. 

Research Study Announcement (18+ Only)

Research Study Announcement (18+ Only)

We’re sharing a research project exploring aspects of sexuality and lived experience of people living with spina bifida. The research is led by consultants and master's students at the University...

Research Study Announcement (18+ Only)

We’re sharing a research project exploring aspects of sexuality and lived experience of people living with spina bifida. The research is led by consultants and master's students at the University...

Flu vaccine reminder for Shine members

Flu vaccine reminder for Shine members

We recommend all Shine members consider getting a flu vaccination in the autumn before the start of the flu season. A flu vaccine is an easy and free/cheap way to protect...

Flu vaccine reminder for Shine members

We recommend all Shine members consider getting a flu vaccination in the autumn before the start of the flu season. A flu vaccine is an easy and free/cheap way to protect...

Low Folate Levels in Women & Importance of Foli...

Through our partnership with Vitabiotics Shine has had the opportunity to contribute to their TalkMum blog. You can read the full article on the TalkMum Blog here or below. 

Low Folate Levels in Women & Importance of Foli...

Through our partnership with Vitabiotics Shine has had the opportunity to contribute to their TalkMum blog. You can read the full article on the TalkMum Blog here or below. 

Urinary microbiome of people with spina bifida and UTI risk

Urinary microbiome of people with spina bifida ...

An interesting new study abstract has been published looking in detail at the microbiomes (bacteria that naturally live) in the urinary and lower digestive systems of patients with spina bifida.

Urinary microbiome of people with spina bifida ...

An interesting new study abstract has been published looking in detail at the microbiomes (bacteria that naturally live) in the urinary and lower digestive systems of patients with spina bifida.