Hands as diagnostic tools
Human hands are vastly more sophisticated than is necessary for survival. Each has 27 bones and is controlled by 35 muscles; a quarter of the...
ENT
The ENT category covers conditions and care related to the ear, nose and throat, including hearing, balance, sinus issues, allergies and voice disorders. It offers clinical insight, practical tips and updates on diagnostic and treatment approaches that support better head and neck health.
First aid for dogs: choking
Learning first aid for dogs could save your pet's life one day, says Emma Hammett. For many people, their dog truly is their best (and...
Bittersweet goodbyes with MSF in Bangladesh
Yesterday was bittersweet, as I discharged my favourite patient from the MSF facility in Bangladesh where I have been working. She is 8 years old,...
The beauty of a Gore-Tex nose job
Should you go for a Gore-Tex nose job? When American entrepreneur Bob Gore created Expanded Polytetrafluoroetylene, or ‘ePTFE’ for short, in the 1960s, it proved...
Easter egg choking hazards
The countdown to the fun of the annual Easter egg hunt has begun and children across the country are getting ready for the excitement of...
Drinking alcohol increases cancer risk
World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), which supports Dry January, has a major role in conducting research about cancer prevention and survival but we are also...
Resources for medics: pancreatic cancer UK
Pancreatic Cancer UK has received accreditation from the Information Standard for the fourth year in a row for its range of publications about pancreatic cancer....
All you need to know about snoring
Snoring may inspire jokes but it is no laughing matter if you are one of the estimated 40 per cent of adults affected in the...
Treatment options for overactive bladder
While the medical community searches for a reliable biological marker or a clinical test which could define Overactive Bladder Syndrome (or OAB), it is safe...
Please wash your hands
Most people in the UK don't wash their hands hands thoroughly enough to get rid of bacteria that can cause cause upset stomachs, colds and...
