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Water treatment is vital to maintain human health but a method widely used in developing countries could be damaging the DNA of those drinking it. Despite poor evidence of their …
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Guiding surgeons in the dark
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Surgeons often operate in the dark. They have a limited view of the surface of the organ, and can typically not see what lies hidden inside. Quality images can routinely …
Depth perception in key-hole surgery
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When Phillipe Bozzini first designed and used his Lichtleiter in 1803 to peer into the human body, the medical world unwittingly became reliant on observing the endoscopic view of the …
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What does drowning look like?
To mark Drowning Prevention Week 2017, we thought we would should you a US video …
Hairy hats for Ascot
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It’s Royal Ascot this week and why not wear a hat made from your own hair to really stand out? This made us laugh, and we actually quite like some …
Talking Points
One Young World:
Access to essential medicines
In recent years, the introduction of new medicines and treatments has exponentially increased the ability …
Blogs from The Far East:
A healing monk bringing healthcare to earthquake zones in Nepal
Wangchuk Rapten, 24, is a paramedic and outreach health worker in the Highlands of Nepal …
An Apothecary Writes:
The Apothecary’s garden at Chelsea
Rebecca Wallersteiner takes a closer look at the tranquil ‘The Seedlip Garden’ by Dr Catherine …
On The Couch:
Faith healers and better mental health
Over time, society and medicine have progressed, pushing tradition, ritual, superstition, and religion aside in …