Targeted cancer therapies – the future of cancer treatment
Exploiting the Networks of Receptor Tyrosine Kinases; the Key That Unlocked the Door to Targeted Cancer Therapies The human body
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Author: Theodora Hill
Sustainable healthcare – how can it be achieved?
There are a number of different initiatives being trialled all over the country. CCGs and trusts are highlighting the issue
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Do doctors need more training in medical risk?
Every doctor is aware of risk. The risk of doing nothing, the risk of administering the wrong treatment, and even
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Does the UK have enough doctors?
According to the General Medical Council (GMC) we have about 237,000 doctors in the UK, but they fall into different
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When was the word “medicine” first used and what is medicine’s etymology?
“Medicine” comes from the Latin medeor or medicor, verbs meaning to heal or cure. The profession would have been called
Read moreWhat is blood pressure and what does high blood pressure cause?
Blood pressure (BP) is the pressure exerted on the walls of blood vessels. High blood pressure is very common, and
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Antibiotic resistance and the consequences for the NHS
Bacterial infections are prevented and treated with antibiotics. Overuse of these drugs can lead to antibiotic resistance and the emergence
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NHS 111: Where are we now?
The NHS introduced a ‘111’ helpline: a non-emergency 24/7 number designed to replace the existing NHS Direct Service and work
Read moreHow can doctors get better at predicting outcomes?
Looking into the future is a science. It’s an uncertain one but it’s not just a matter of random guesswork.
Read moreWhat is Medical Indemnity? #theGPcrisis
The rising costs of medical indemnity have been hitting the headlines recently, causing GPs to retire and do less out-of-hours
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