To fetch out the fire: reviving London 1666
A doctor’s eye view of the great fire of London: 350 years ago: Battling with Flames, the plague and noxious fumes - 1666 At the...
Amnesty for antibiotics
The problem of antibiotic resistance is real and it has to be tackled on many fronts. The scale of the problem should not be underestimated....
How to stay calm at Christmas
Christmas is one of the most eagerly awaited events in the whole year, but for many people, Yuletide cheer comes at a price. According to...
An actor’s take on early prostate cancer
I never expected I would be diagnosed with prostate cancer when I agreed to be part of a trial at the Royal Marsden looking into...
COPD – getting the best out of treatments
We are still some way off finding a cure for COPD, the umbrella term for several different lung conditions including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. These...
EU debate on biosimilar drugs
Biosimilar medicines have been the hot subject of debate for a number of years. But as health systems around the world face continued budget squeezes...
Back from the brink
I’ve been resuscitated three times in my life. As a nurse, I’ve attended countless resuscitation attempts. I’ve also attempted to bring members of the public...
OCD – One Minute Medical School
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder affects up to 2 per cent of the population. Did you know kids can get it from an infection?
Lung disease should be prioritised
Every five minutes in the UK, one person dies from lung disease, a statistic that underlines the massive impact of conditions such as COPD, chronic...
What causes asthma?
Asthma is caused by a temporary narrowing of the airways. Special mast cells on the surface of the breathing tubes react to certain triggers, which...
