RSM prize winner Vinay Varadarajan – an update
Mr Vinay Varadarajan, awarded an RSM Ellison-Cliffe Travelling Fellowship in December 2016, will be learning about pioneering surgery that allows…
Innovation
Speed is of the essence for pancreatic cancer
When it comes to treating pancreatic cancer, speed is of the essence. Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms…
Bio-detection dogs
https://youtu.be/uGGY0bRKuDA Bio-Detection Dog Kiwi searches for prostate cancer. She is one of the amazing dogs from Medical Detection Dogs …
Eliminating the need for bone marrow donors
Can we eliminate the need for bone marrow donors? There is a chance that we can. At the moment, people…
Charlie Gard and his clinical ethicist
In the High Court hearing in the case of Charlie Gard, held on Friday 14th July 2017, the judge ordered…
Calming immune cells
Scientists have found a way to calm immune cells, reducing inflammation which can lead to diseases including rheumatoid arthritis and…
How the microbiome shapes our health
Scientists have found another crucial piece of the puzzle in how the microbiome – the ecosystem of bacteria living in our…
Boosting empathy-based medicine
Technology should be used to boost empathy-based medicine, according to a new paper published in the Journal of the Royal…
Guiding surgeons in the dark
Surgeons often operate in the dark. They have a limited view of the surface of the organ, and can typically…
Hippocratic Post Awards at City
Dr Paul McMaster, President of Medicins Sans Frontieres UK, was one of three distinguished speakers who addressed a large group…