When did the first modern humans reach each of the seven continents? Modern humans now permanently live on every continent except Antarctica, but it wasn’t always this way. After our species, Homo sapiens, emerged in Africa at least 300,000 years ago, some eventually ventured out, trekking and voyaging across the world. Most scientists think that humans reached […]
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10 plantar fasciitis facts 5 Key Points Plantar fasciitis affects 10% of adults, and is a common cause of heel pain in adults. It is characterised by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that supports the arch of the foot. Risk factors include age, obesity, and certain types of exercise. Diagnosis is […]
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10 angular stomatitis facts In this article we will describe 10 facts about angular stomatitis, focusing on its causes, investigation and treatment. 1. Definition Angular stomatitis, also known as angular cheilitis or perlèche, is a condition characterised by inflammation of the corners of the mouth. Types Infectious angular stomatitis: Caused by fungal, viral or bacterial […]
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How can I get good at making diagnoses? (and be a ‘good doctor’) Two hard questions. They are intrinsically linked. To be good at making diagnoses you need to be a good doctor – and vice versa. To do that you need KRED, i.e. to combine kindness and determination, with two branches of philosophy (rationalism […]
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Medical school rankings 2025 This is the latest league table from The Times based on 2024/2025 data. Subject rank Overall rank University Teaching quality Student experience Research quality Entry standards Graduate prospects Total 1 3 University of Oxford 91.6 81.6 67.5 206 99.4 100 2 36 University of Dundee 81.9 69.2 57 244 100 97.7 […]
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10 ankle sprain facts The purple area is bruising caused by bleeding into the skin In this article we will describe 10 facts about ankle sprains. 5 Key Points Ankle sprains are common: Accounting for approximately 10% of all sports injuries Occur when people walk or run on uneven ground and the foot turns […]
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10 top tips for first year medical students It can be very daunting being a first year medical student. Here are 10 top tips that may help you. Study techniques 1. Develop new revision styles The revision styles that worked for A-levels might not be the best for your medical school. Most people organise their […]
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Can you use the NHS if you’re not a UK resident? Yes/no. We will now explain UK residency status and NHS entitlement The NHS works on a residency based system where anyone who has ‘ordinary residence’ is eligible for free healthcare. There are certain criteria you have to meet to be considered ‘ordinarily resident’ which […]
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What is the least busy time in A&E? (6-7am) The quietest time at A&E is 6-7am Monday is the busiest day for A&E visits – avoid that if you can. The quietest time to visit A&E is 6-7am , particularly a Sunday morning. So that is the best time to go. But. If the problem […]
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Structure of a typical hospital In this article we will describe what is a typical hospital structure. People often ask ‘who runs hospitals?’ The short answer is .. we do. Doctors, nurses and managers run NHS hospitals. They usually work within a three-tier structure: 1. Board Chairperson and Non-Executive Directors, and Executive Directors (‘Executives’). There is usually a core […]
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