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In the Press

Coverage of Opus and its clinicians in the national and specialist press, with the team's published research and speaking engagements.

Expert commentary

Comment from Opus clinicians in national newspapers and specialist health titles.

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Think endurance is all about physical training? Why your mindset could make or break race day

Professor Dave Collins comments in Men’s Fitness on the part mindset plays in completing a first marathon.

Publication Name: Men’s Fitness
Specialist: Professor Dave Collins
Role: Performance Psychologist
Date: September 2026
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Want a healthier prostate? The diet and lifestyle habits experts say matter most

Dr David Porter comments in Men’s Fitness on the diet and lifestyle habits linked to prostate health.

Publication Name: Men’s Fitness
Specialist: Dr David Porter
Role: Sports Medicine Physician
Date: September 2026
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The truth about saunas and ice baths: what they do for your heart, recovery, mood and longevity

Dr David Porter comments in Men’s Fitness on the effects of sauna and cold water immersion on the heart, recovery,…

Publication Name: Men’s Fitness
Specialist: Dr David Porter
Role: Sports Medicine Physician
Date: June 2026
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The nutrients men over 50 are most likely to be lacking, and the best ways to get them

Dr David Porter comments in Men’s Fitness on the nutrients men over 50 are most likely to lack, and how…

Publication Name: Men’s Fitness
Specialist: Dr David Porter
Role: Sports Medicine Physician
Date: June 2026
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Did Mother Really Know Best? The Old Health Tips Worth Keeping

Maddie Tait sets the record straight on classic foot-care wisdom, including the advice on petroleum jelly for blisters, in Saga’s…

Publication Name: Saga
Specialist: Maddie Tait
Role: Specialist Podiatrist
Date: May 2026
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10 Ways to Make Working Out More Fun in 2026, According to the Experts

Gavin Eivers explains why workout intensity is the key to actually enjoying exercise, and how embracing the rush of effort…

Publication Name: British GQ
Specialist: Gavin Eivers
Role: Performance Specialist
Date: January 2026

From the journals

Peer-reviewed research by Opus clinicians on regenerative medicine and musculoskeletal care.

Advancements & Current Trends in Thyroid Disorder Treatments

Dr Agha-Jaffar provides specialist clinical insight into the evolving landscape of thyroid disorder management, drawing on his work at Imperial…

Journal Name: Middle East Health
Author Name: Dr Rochan Agha-Jaffar, Consultant Endocrinologist
Date: July 2023

Treatment of Osteoarthritis with Autologous and Allogeneic Expanded Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells

A peer-reviewed clinical review drawing on Opus Biological’s own treatment experience, presenting the evidence for expanded mesenchymal stem cell therapy…

Journal Name: CellR4 - Cellular & Molecular Immunology
Author Name: Dr David Porter (Medical Director, Opus Biological) & P. Hollands
Date: August 2021

Stem Cell Therapy for the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Diseases: Safe and Effective or Costly and Temporary?

An evidence-based opinion paper reviewing the use of expanded bone marrow MSCs in musculoskeletal disease, evaluating PRP, exosomes and bioreactor…

Journal Name: CellR4 - Cellular & Molecular Immunology
Author Name: Dr David Porter (Medical Director, Opus Biological) & P. Hollands
Date: July 2021

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

An authored feature for the Society for Endocrinology’s journal on gestational diabetes, one of the most common and clinically significant…

Journal Name: The Endocrinologist (Society for Endocrinology)
Author Name: Dr Rochan Agha-Jaffar
Date: September 2018

Speaking

Conferences and professional meetings at which Opus clinicians have presented.

Dr David Porter and panellists on stage at the Royal Institution during the London Sports Medicine Summit

London Sports Medicine Summit 2026

Dr David Porter moderated the nutrition and diagnostics panel at the Sports Doctors Network summit at the Royal Institution, covering…

Event: Sports Doctors Network
Location: Royal Institution, London
Speakers: Dr David Porter
Date: October 2026
UKIO Congress 2025

UKIO Congress 2025

Dr Porter and Dr Kush Joshi were invited speakers at UKIO Congress 2025, presenting on advances in musculoskeletal imaging in…

Event: UK Imaging and Oncology
Location: Liverpool, UK
Speakers: Dr David Porter & Dr Kush Joshi
Date: June 2025

Media enquiries

Opus clinicians comment on sports medicine, physiotherapy, regenerative medicine and performance science. Send us the topic and your deadline, and we will put you in touch with the right specialist.

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