From a GP’s perspective, I would much rather that a patient made an appointment with me to discuss their concerns about ovarian cancer than decide to wait and see. Make an appointment, even if you think it is nothing. The issue is that bloating is a very common complaint from women of all ages, and […]
The antibiotic group of medication has undoubtedly been responsible for relieving suffering and saving more lives than any other collective of drugs. How ironic, then, that these drugs now have the capability of potentially creating an apocalyptic plague due to bacteria becoming resistant to even the most powerful antimicrobials. Exposure of bacteria to antibiotics leads […]
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People around the world could benefit from new vaccines to target deadly diseases such as Ebola, Plague and Zika, as the UK Government announces a further £22 million for new vaccine research, bringing the total UK funding to £71 million. The funding, which will target some of the world’s deadliest diseases, is announced as the […]
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The personal story of the journey of a young adult with hepatitis B infection brings new insights into the challenges that can be encountered, and about the way that stigma can be a barrier to high quality care. “As a young girl in East Africa, I was the primary caregiver to my mother who lived […]
The antibiotic group of medication has undoubtedly been responsible for relieving suffering and saving more lives than any other collective of drugs. How ironic, then, that these drugs now have the capability of potentially creating an apocalyptic plague due to bacteria becoming resistant to even the most powerful antimicrobials. Exposure of bacteria to antibiotics leads […]
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On 2 February 2018, a rogue doctor Sudip Sarker was found guilty of fraud by false representations. Three days later he was sentenced to 6 years in prison. In 2011, Sarker applied for the position of Consultant General Surgeon with specialist experience in key hole surgery at the Worcester Acute Hospital Trust. Sarker doctored his […]
Self-harming is a highly complex issue but from friendships to body dissatisfaction to social media and exam pressures, there is little doubt that life as a 21st century teenager can feel stressful – especially without a healthy coping strategy. Priory child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr Hayley van Zwanenberg offers her insight – and advice. A […]
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Do you know the symptoms of ovarian cancer? Watch this short video from Target Ovarian Cancer for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Raise awareness. Fund research. Save lives. […]
The number of people living with diabetes has doubled in the last 20 years, according to the charity Diabetes UK and most have type 2 diabetes, which is a condition when the body is unable to adequately control blood sugar levels. We know that it is strongly linked to lifestyle and issues such as obesity […]
Just days after revealing he underwent surgery for prostate cancer, 60-year-old actor and TV presenter Stephen Fry has returned to work. Fry announced that he had his prostate and 11 lymph nodes removed in January after being diagnosed with cancer he describes as an “aggressive little bugger.” Following this he stepped down as presenter of […]
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