Five ideas to reduce pressure on A&E departments We all know our A&E departments are crowded, chaotic and have corridors full of patients on trolleys. But what can we do to help? Here are five ideas. Things you can do 1. Use alternative NHS services MyHSN has another article on how to use alternative NHS […]
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What services are provided at your local pharmacy? Your local pharmacy in the UK offers a wide range of services to support your health and wellbeing. They do not ‘just do tablets’. They have many other helpful services. They also have the huge advantage that they are usually walking distance from your house, and a […]
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Avoid A&E: 10 alternative NHS services We all know about the very long waits in A&E, and all the patients on trolleys in corridors. Is A&E the only place open? (no). So what are the 10 alternatives to A&E, especially out of hours? Community 1. Visit your GP If the problem can wait until tomorrow, […]
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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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