Gobble, gobble! Whether you have a traditional roast or deep fry your bird this year (yes apparently that’s a thing!), we wish you all a very happy thanksgiving! […]
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The green cross code
Its #RoadSafetyWeek so here’s a blast from the past! UK Public Information Film. Road Safety. Green Cross Code Man is Dave Prowse, the same guy that played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars Trilogy. Speed down and save lives! […]
This week is National HIV testing week
The annual National HIV Testing Week (NHTW) promotes HIV testing to gay and bisexual men and black African men and women. These groups make up seven out of 10 people in the UK living with HIV. For more information go to National HIV Testing Week. […]
Road traffic accidents: first aid for pets
Pets can be involved in road traffic accidents as well as humans. To mark Road Safety Week, Emma Hammett from First Aid for Pets gives her tips on how to care for your animal at the scene of an accident. When approaching an accident, the most important element is your safety. Make sure that all […]
Identify patients with Atrial Fibrillation
Thousands of people with Atrial Fibrillation are not being diagnosed because doctors are pushed for time and are not carrying out simple pulse checks, says Professor Camm, professor of clinical cardiology based at St George’s, University of London, and an international renowned expert in atrial fibrillation. He is also President of Arrhythmia Alliance and a […]
Wesleyan RSM Trainee of the Year: Satveer Mahil
Congratulations to Dr Satveer Mahil, winner of the Wesleyan RSM Trainee of the Year. On Thursday 23 November five young doctors competed for the coveted title of Wesleyan RSM Trainee of the Year. Marking the culmination of the Royal Society of Medicine’s 2016/17 prize programme for trainee doctors, the awards evening will celebrate the very best […]
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Wesleyan RSM Trainee of the Year 2017 Finalist: Paul Sutton
On Thursday 23 November five young doctors will compete for the coveted title of Wesleyan RSM Trainee of the Year. Marking the culmination of the Royal Society of Medicine’s 2016/17 prize programme for trainee doctors, the awards evening will celebrate the very best of the RSM and its trainees. The RSM will be awarding prizes […]
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Superbugs: The fight for our lives
The relentless ongoing battle to fight the spread of deadly superbugs is explored in Superbugs: The Fight for Our Lives, a new exhibition at London’s Science Museum which runs until February 2019. Superbugs kill almost 700,000 people a year and by 2050 this could rise to 30 million. A quarter of the world’s population are […]
Balloon Buddies video game to aid rehabilitation
A video game that enables healthy volunteers to play with patients who have physical impairments may improve their rehabilitation, suggests a new study. The researchers from Imperial College have designed a video game called Balloon Buddies, which is a tool that enables those recovering from conditions such as a stroke to engage and play together […]
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Most medics would not recommend career to kids
Two thirds of medics would not recommend their career to the children, finds a new survey conducted amongst senior hospital doctors, GPs, trainees and charity supporters by the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF). This news comes despite the fact that traditionally it has been a family career throughout generations. The results tie in with the […]
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