Apr 26, 2016 | Plagues & Pathogens
In the Spring of 2009, a new strain of influenza began to infect people in Mexico. Reports suggested that the outbreak had started in February due to farming practices at a pig farm and it was henceforth given the name ‘swine flu’. By April, cases had started to...
Mar 28, 2016 | Medical Pioneers
I can vividly remember being taught how to ‘scrub up’ as a third-year medical student. The careful scrutiny of the theatre sister filled me with fear. Had I touched the wrong part of the scrub pack? Were my hands completely sterile? On more than one occasion I...
Feb 26, 2016 | Plagues & Pathogens
I am an unashamed fan of history and spend much of my time away from Medicine reading about history and listening to podcasts such as the excellent ‘Hardcore History’ by Dan Carlin. This particular article was inspired by Daniele Bolleli’s incredible work...
Jan 31, 2016 | Medical Pioneers
The NHS has been in the news a lot lately, and not for the right reasons. Winter bed emergencies, the junior doctor’s contract dispute, student nurses bursaries, and the widespread funding crisis are constantly making front-page news. The sight of junior doctors...
