Your Health: Familial Hypercholesterolemia with Stanford Cardiologist Joshua Knowles, MD, PhD

Stanford cardiologist Joshua Knowles, MD, explains familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetically inherited disease that causes the body’s inability to clear high levels of cholesterol from the blood. Dr. Knowles explains the symptoms of the condition and treatment options available. […]

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London – Heart Patients Aka Britain’s First Heart Transplant (1968)

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A video from British Pathé on heart patients in London and Britain’s first heart transplant at the National Heart Hospital. […]

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What do A&E pharmacists do?

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The RPS has released a new video highlighting how pharmacists can improve patient care in Accident and Emergency Departments. It shows what a specially-trained pharmacist can achieve in A&E and the impact the role has had on other health professionals in the department. […]

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Survival of the Fittest (or just the most rested)

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We all know sleep is a vital part of human function, yet we don’t know what exactly happens when we sleep and what makes it so important, other than an overall restorative process. What’s worse – driving drunk or sleep deprived? Professor Williams explores this, and describes how lack of sleep could even meaningfully affect […]

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British Heart Foundation – 10 minute living room workout

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You don’t need fancy gym gear or a lot of space to get active– just a few minutes and a positive attitude. Work up a living-room sweat with our simple 10 minute workout. […]

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