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Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
I have small genitals, no sex drive and can't smell... meet the men who didn't go through puberty because of this little-known syndrome that affects thousands
While other boys his age were dealing with acne and mood swings, as a teenager, Neil Smith experienced none of this. For Neil, now 55 and a biomedical scientist from Rickmansworth in Hertfordshire, never went through puberty. He has Kallmann syndrome – a condition where puberty is delayed or absent, due to a problem with the release of sex hormones. Those affected have small genitals and no sex drive; they also have a reduced or total loss of smell.
Scottish Sun
22-04-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
One in 3 put off a GP visit for worrying cancer symptoms for half a YEAR – the 18 signs you should NEVER ignore
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A THIRD of Brits put off getting potential cancer symptoms checked for six months or more, a disturbing poll found. Around 350,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed every year in England from more than three million tests. 1 Persistent pain the tummy or chest can be a sign of cancer if it doesn't go away (stock image) Credit: Alamy Medics want to catch more in the early stages but tens or even hundreds of thousands of people could be keeping quiet about red-flag symptoms. A survey by Cancer Research UK found 32 per cent of people who noticed a possible sign of cancer did not seek medical help for at least half a year. Four in 10 did not go to their GP - which the NHS advises as the first step. It means tumours could be allowed to grow while patients dither over getting checked. In most cases it won't be cancer but, if it is, finding it early can make a real difference Dr Neil Smith NHS GP and Cancer Research spokesman Dr Neil Smith said: 'This is very concerning. 'Trusting your instincts and getting checked promptly is crucial. 'If it is cancer, the longer you wait, the more chance it has to grow and spread.' The charity surveyed 7,000 people across the UK. Dr Smith said people hesitate to call their doctor out of fear for their health, of wasting the GP's time or failing to get seen. He added: 'You know your body best, so talk to your doctor if something doesn't look or feel quite right. 'Even if it's challenging to get an appointment at first, keep trying. 'Your doctor will want to hear about your concerns and you won't be wasting their time. 'In most cases it won't be cancer but, if it is, finding it early can make a real difference.' General symptoms of cancer can include feeling tired all the time, losing weight for no reason, aches and pains that don't go away or a new lump on your body. Breast cancer might cause changes to how your chest feels, lung cancer can trigger a lingering cough and bowel tumours might make your poo unusual. NHS figures show fewer than half of us check our bodies monthly. Catching cancer in the early stages is the key to curing it and survival rates are much better before a tumour has spread. Professor Peter Johnson, cancer director at NHS England, said: 'I encourage everyone to make checking your body for changes a part of your routine. 'If you do spot something worrying, get in touch with your GP surgery. 'It might just save your life.'
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Health
- The Sun
One in 3 put off a GP visit for worrying cancer symptoms for half a YEAR – the 18 signs you should NEVER ignore
A THIRD of Brits put off getting potential cancer symptoms checked for six months or more, a disturbing poll found. Around 350,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed every year in England from more than three million tests. 1 Medics want to catch more in the early stages but tens or even hundreds of thousands of people could be keeping quiet about red-flag symptoms. A survey by Cancer Research UK found 32 per cent of people who noticed a possible sign of cancer did not seek medical help for at least half a year. Four in 10 did not go to their GP - which the NHS advises as the first step. It means tumours could be allowed to grow while patients dither over getting checked. In most cases it won't be cancer but, if it is, finding it early can make a real difference Dr Neil SmithCancer Research UK GP NHS GP and Cancer Research spokesman Dr Neil Smith said: 'This is very concerning. 'Trusting your instincts and getting checked promptly is crucial. 'If it is cancer, the longer you wait, the more chance it has to grow and spread.' The charity surveyed 7,000 people across the UK. Dr Smith said people hesitate to call their doctor out of fear for their health, of wasting the GP 's time or failing to get seen. He added: 'You know your body best, so talk to your doctor if something doesn't look or feel quite right. 'Even if it's challenging to get an appointment at first, keep trying. 'Your doctor will want to hear about your concerns and you won't be wasting their time. 'In most cases it won't be cancer but, if it is, finding it early can make a real difference.' General symptoms of cancer can include feeling tired all the time, losing weight for no reason, aches and pains that don't go away or a new lump on your body. Breast cancer might cause changes to how your chest feels, lung cancer can trigger a lingering cough and bowel tumours might make your poo unusual. NHS figures show fewer than half of us check our bodies monthly. Catching cancer in the early stages is the key to curing it and survival rates are much better before a tumour has spread. Professor Peter Johnson, cancer director at NHS England, said: 'I encourage everyone to make checking your body for changes a part of your routine. 'If you do spot something worrying, get in touch with your GP surgery. 'It might just save your life.'
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kelsian Group Limited's (ASX:KLS) largest shareholders are retail investors with 29% ownership, institutions own 26%
Kelsian Group's significant retail investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by shareholders from the larger public 50% of the business is held by the top 10 shareholders Insider ownership in Kelsian Group is 21% Every investor in Kelsian Group Limited (ASX:KLS) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. We can see that retail investors own the lion's share in the company with 29% ownership. That is, the group stands to benefit the most if the stock rises (or lose the most if there is a downturn). Institutions, on the other hand, account for 26% of the company's stockholders. Institutions often own shares in more established companies, while it's not unusual to see insiders own a fair bit of smaller companies. Let's delve deeper into each type of owner of Kelsian Group, beginning with the chart below. Check out our latest analysis for Kelsian Group Many institutions measure their performance against an index that approximates the local market. So they usually pay more attention to companies that are included in major indices. Kelsian Group already has institutions on the share registry. Indeed, they own a respectable stake in the company. This can indicate that the company has a certain degree of credibility in the investment community. However, it is best to be wary of relying on the supposed validation that comes with institutional investors. They too, get it wrong sometimes. It is not uncommon to see a big share price drop if two large institutional investors try to sell out of a stock at the same time. So it is worth checking the past earnings trajectory of Kelsian Group, (below). Of course, keep in mind that there are other factors to consider, too. Hedge funds don't have many shares in Kelsian Group. The company's largest shareholder is Neil Smith, with ownership of 9.9%. With 8.5% and 6.7% of the shares outstanding respectively, Yarra Funds Management Limited and Leishman Family Trust are the second and third largest shareholders. Furthermore, CEO Clinton Feuerherdt is the owner of 2.3% of the company's shares. On further inspection, we found that more than half the company's shares are owned by the top 10 shareholders, suggesting that the interests of the larger shareholders are balanced out to an extent by the smaller ones. While it makes sense to study institutional ownership data for a company, it also makes sense to study analyst sentiments to know which way the wind is blowing. Quite a few analysts cover the stock, so you could look into forecast growth quite easily. The definition of company insiders can be subjective and does vary between jurisdictions. Our data reflects individual insiders, capturing board members at the very least. Management ultimately answers to the board. However, it is not uncommon for managers to be executive board members, especially if they are a founder or the CEO. I generally consider insider ownership to be a good thing. However, on some occasions it makes it more difficult for other shareholders to hold the board accountable for decisions. It seems insiders own a significant proportion of Kelsian Group Limited. Insiders own AU$167m worth of shares in the AU$784m company. This may suggest that the founders still own a lot of shares. You can click here to see if they have been buying or selling. With a 29% ownership, the general public, mostly comprising of individual investors, have some degree of sway over Kelsian Group. While this size of ownership may not be enough to sway a policy decision in their favour, they can still make a collective impact on company policies. We can see that Private Companies own 24%, of the shares on issue. It might be worth looking deeper into this. If related parties, such as insiders, have an interest in one of these private companies, that should be disclosed in the annual report. Private companies may also have a strategic interest in the company. It's always worth thinking about the different groups who own shares in a company. But to understand Kelsian Group better, we need to consider many other factors. Be aware that Kelsian Group is showing 2 warning signs in our investment analysis , you should know about... But ultimately it is the future, not the past, that will determine how well the owners of this business will do. Therefore we think it advisable to take a look at this free report showing whether analysts are predicting a brighter future. NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures. 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