A new boost for leukaemia treatment
Leukaemia treatment can be made more effective by using a drug for iron overload, according to new research. Scientists led…
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The Unmentionables: Intimate health products in conflict zones
As an academic, I am interested in the political and health nexus of conflict, and three years ago, I was…
In defence of ‘Snapchat surgery’
I’m proud to call myself a so-called ‘Snapchat Surgeon’. At my clinic, we often document plastic surgery by videoing the…
Cannabidiol could treat psychosis
A constituent of cannabis known as cannabidiol could hold promise as a new class of treatment for psychosis, according to…
21st Century Healthcare
The Royal Society of Medicine and ITN Productions have launched ‘21st Century Healthcare,’ a news and current affairs-style programme which…
Mood drugs could beat antibiotic resistance
Scientists are increasingly have to look for new ways to combat bacterial infections due to the rise in antibiotic resistance.…
RITA animation
Watch this short animation outlining the concept and thinking behind our Responsive Interactive Advocate (RITA) project. RITA concept outlined from…
‘Back to basics’ approach for pancreatic cancer research
Pancreatic cancer is a truly tough challenge for researchers but a 'back to basics' approach to pancreatic cancer research can…
Wesleyan RSM Trainee of the Year 2017 Winner – Satveer Mahil
Last week, Dr Satveer Mahil won the coveted Wesleyan RSM Trainee of the Year 2017 prize against stiff competition from…
RITA the caring robot
RITA is a digital robot – an avatar that appears on a phone or tablet screen and can interact with…