Strokes in dogs are relatively rare and can be difficult to spot. A stroke occurs when there is disruption to the blood flow to the brain. If you suspect your pet is having a stroke, get them to the vet immediately. Two types of strokes – as with humans, a stroke can result from a […]
A thought-provoking new exhibition at the Royal College of GPs examines the upsides and downsides of drug-based medicine A thought-provoking new exhibition ‘What Once was Imagined’ (WOWI), at the Royal College of GPs, until May 31st, is a medical art collaboration between two friends, artist Susie Freeman and College Fellow Dr Liz Lee. Together their […]
Every year, one in three pets needs veterinary treatment with the average vet’s bill being around £300 and more complex treatment costing around £4,000. If your pet suddenly becomes unwell or is involved in an accident and needs medical treatment, here’s what you need to know to get the best help for your pet if […]
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow’s HOPE Foundation has announced its first round of funding, awarding seven grants to a variety of organisations. The projects supported by these grants range from work in Glasgow to support homeless people to funding a doctor to provide healthcare in Amazonian Peru. The seven successful organisations […]
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Urine is arguably the most common diagnostic tool in routine medicine, with around 65m collected for tests every year. Given its importance in pinpointing infection and therefore targeted prescribing, a protocol for its collection would make sense, not least because untreated Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is not only a significant driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) […]
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Surgery remains the most effective and cost-effective long-term approach to reducing weight for adults who are severely obese, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen. However, the study also found that high quality weight management programmes (WMPs) are effective tools in reducing weight for up to 10 years in some cases. The study, […]
Smoking during pregnancy causes chemical changes to a baby’s DNA that affect its risk of smoking-related conditions in adulthood, a study has found. The research, led by scientists at Imperial College London and the University of Oulu in Finland, analysed data from more than 18,000 people in several countries, including the UK, US and Australia, […]
Arguably the commonest mistake people make at Christmas is trying to starve themselves before going into the Christmas dinner. Yes, you might save a few calories, by skipping breakfast, but you’ll probably be so hungry by the time dinner arrives you’ll eat more than you intended, and not taste it either! Opt for a small […]
Lower BMI before bariatric surgery predicts greater post-operative weight loss, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland finds. “Patients should definitely be encouraged to lose some weight already before their obesity surgery. This leads to a better weight management outcome in the future,” says Clinical Lecturer Pirjo Käkelä, Lic.Med., from the University of […]
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Christmas is rapidly approaching and an abundance of compelling newly published books to choose from. From ‘A Listening Doctor’ by Jeremy Bendy, a moving memoir by a renowned physician and pioneer of modern diabetes treatment examining the caprices of human nature to Virago’s beautiful Centenary edition of Vera Brittain’s ‘Testament of Youth’, still the best […]