Embroidered Minds Epilepsy Garden – RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018
Andrew Thomas speaks about how epilepsy impacted the lives of him and his wife Leslie after she developed epilepsy in 2005. Andrew hopes that the...
Infection/Disease
The Infection/Disease section delves into a range of viral and bacterial infections. It highlights topics like the link between oral health and overall well-being, the significance of handwashing in preventing infections, and novel research into diseases such as sarcoidosis and atopic dermatitis. The section also explores groundbreaking solutions like the use of AI and “superhero bugs” for combating infections, underscoring the importance of innovative approaches in understanding and managing infectious diseases and their broader health impacts.
Dementia Awareness Week
One person develops dementia every three minutes, yet too many face it alone. This Dementia Action Week, we're calling on everyone to take action to...
Why this Ebola outbreak is different
Since April 2018, the WHO estimates the number of cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo at 42, including 23 deaths and with...
Dr Huda Taha: the end of HIV debate
Dr Taha Huda, a member of the Royal Society of Medicine's sexuality and sexual health council, was one of the speakers against the motion at...
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...
HIV stigma – the end is nowhere in sight
Dr Yusef Azad spoke compellingly at the Hippocratic Post debate, the end of HIV?, on the issues of stigma and discrimination faced by people living...
The end of HIV debate
Everyone who was there, and many people who followed the Hippocratic Post 2018, The end of HIV debate, on Twitter and social media, agreed that...
TEETH at Wellcome Collection
Rebecca Wallersteiner takes a look at a fascinating new exhibition - 'TEETH’ at Wellcome Collection from 17th May to 16 September 2018 From vampires and...
Dogs and Lyme disease
Dog walkers need to be aware of the dangers of Lyme disease, spread by ticks found in long grass and woodland areas. It can be...
Engaging faith communities in HIV prevention
Positive East, London’s largest HIV charity that has been at the forefront of HIV services for 26 years, recently began to partner with faith leaders...
