Managing slipped discs
A herniated or ‘slipped’ disc is one of the most painful kinds of back pain, which can cause long-term immobility if not treated correctly. The...
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Exploring the complexities of ageing, and offering a comprehensive look at health, wellness, and social care for elderly populations. It delves into mental and cognitive health, support for dementia patients, the impact of menopause, advancements in biological ageing measurement, technology for elder safety, and health challenges during pandemics. It also emphasises the importance of caregiving, physical activities, and creative engagements like poetry for the elderly, reflecting the wide range of medical and social aspects of ageing.
Music on the brain – the RSM Brain Series
Last week Professor Catherine Loveday delivered a lecture at the Royal Society of Medicine’s 2018 Brain Series lecture to a packed auditorium of doctors and...
Babies – Their Wonderful World
The BBC2 series, Babies – Their Wonderful World, which airs for the next few weeks, draws on a wealth of recent and historical evidence to...
AI system for treating sepsis
Scientists have created an artificial intelligence system that could help treat patients with sepsis. The technology, developed by researchers from Imperial College London, was found to...
Global audit of colorectal operations
The European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) has undertaken a major international audit of colorectal operations to understand which are most widely used techniques across the...
Back pain through the ages
Most people will experience back pain at some point, but it never ceases to amaze me how many people come to accept a level of...
How to tackle workload crisis in primary care
The growing workload crisis in NHS primary care could be helped by the systematic integration of community health workers at scale, a study shows. Published...
Lost teeth – can we grow them back?
Tooth loss is a significant health issue currently affecting millions of people worldwide and one of the biggest worries we have when it comes to...
Faulty immune system linked to AMD
British scientists have found a link between over-active immune systems, stimulated by poor diets and oxidative stress, and the development and progression of age-related macular...
What is Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a long term condition that causes tenderness and pain in the muscles and can affect sleep and mood. ‘Fibromyalgia literally means painful muscles...
