Does our brain define who we are?
It is an uneasy thought that who we are and what we think about is all hardwired into a three
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Microbiome – The “Second Human Genome”
There are so many microbes that live in the human body, about 100 trillion, that they comprise 2% of the
Read moreNeuroplasticity – remoulding our brain’s neural pathways
A medical concept that has truly fascinated me over the past few years is neuroplasticity, which is the idea that
Read moreMedicinal Cuisine! Part 1 – South Indian Cuisine
No doubt, with recent developments in medicine and its related technology the life expectancy of any person, is longer than
Read moreEating disorders – a young person’s illness?
I saw on the news recently a piece describing a rise in the number of people over 40 developing eating
Read more50 favourite quotations about medicine and quotes about doctors
So much has been said about medicine, much of it profound and some of it very funny. I have combined humorous
Read moreWhat is thalidomide and what caused the thalidomide disaster of the 1950s and 60s?
Thalidomide was first developed by Chemie-Grunenthal, a German pharmaceutical company, in 1954. It was first marketed as a sedative, and
Read moreWhat do medical students think?
Most medical students are very satisfied with their courses and almost 60% think they get good value for money. That
Read moreLeading cause of death for under 5s – Preterm Birth
Preterm birth, which occurs anytime up to 37 weeks, is the biggest cause of newborn deaths and the leading cause
Read moreIs the health service in danger of intergenerational unfairness?
With an ageing population there is now a danger that scarce resources are being sucked up the older generations and
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