Vital signs
Vital signs have long been used by doctors to decide if we are fit and well, or if our bodies are struggling with underlying ill...
The dangers of radon
The number of cancer deaths related to radon gas is very small but for people living in radon hotspots it can be a real concern....
Monitoring pregnancy and labour
Scans are used in pregnancy to determine the growth and health of the foetus. Ultrasound measurements have been commonly used to detect fetal macrosomia, when...
Why the PSA test is not pointless
The PSA test has long been considered the first line of defence against prostate cancer. A simple blood test, it measures the level of PSA...
Flu jab Q&A
When does the flu season start and why should people have the jab done now? How long does it take to 'work'? The Flu season...
Treating aggressive brain tumours
A study led by myself and my colleague Dr Sandrine Willaime-Morawek, lecturer in Stem Cells and Brain Repair at the University and published in Molecular...
Fear of flying in an age of terrorism
The outrageous acts of terrorism that happened in New York on 9/11 have certainly meant that more people who are affected by fear of flying...
The Winter-warming Curry Diet
Britons love their curries, and figures show we now choose spicy food from the Indian subcontinent over Italian, Chinese and even fish ‘n’ chips. But...
Do biopsies spread prostate cancer?
Men who have suspected prostate cancer are usually offered a biopsy alongside a scan to confirm the diagnosis. Those who fit the protocol for 'active surveillance,' who have low...
The faster they run
Leukaemia is a cancer of the blood with a high mortality rate, partly due to the fact that leukaemia cells show a remarkable ability to...
