Tackling HIV stigma
In advance of The Hippocratic Post's debate #TheEndofHIV sponsored by Gilead and hosted by ApothecariesLDN on 8th May, watch this short animation from The National Aids Trust. Panel...
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.
Follow NICE guidance and test for Lynch
NICE guidelines published last year recommended that all bowel cancer patients should be tested at diagnosis for signs of Lynch syndrome but we know that...
Eliminating the vicious eye disease, trachoma
We could be just years away from eliminating trachoma, one of the world’s oldest diseases, says Dr Caroline Harper CBE, CEO of Sightsavers. 'Last week I...
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,...
Dramatic drop in global measles cases
Dramatic drop in global measles cases: In 2016, an estimated 90 000 people died from measles – an 84% drop from more than 550 000...
Malaria and climate change
Climate itself is a basic determinant of the distribution of malaria in the world. As the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains,...
Healthy micro biome, healthy you
Evidence now shows that around 70 per cent of your immune system depends on having a healthy micro biome in your gut. That means the good bacteria...
An integrative approach to ME
ME is not a very useful term. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis derives from Ancient Greek. Myalgic meaning painful muscles and fibres and Encephalomyelitis meaning inflammation of the...
Defending ourselves from antibiotic resistance
The antibiotic group of medication has undoubtedly been responsible for relieving suffering and saving more lives than any other collective of drugs. How ironic, then,...
New vaccines research aims to tackle Ebola, Plague and Zika
People around the world could benefit from new vaccines to target deadly diseases such as Ebola, Plague and Zika, as the UK Government announces a...
