10 Most Serious Bacterial Infections Clinically Reviewed by Dr. Andrew Stein MD, Consultant Physician. Last updated: April 2026 Bacterial infections range from mild skin irritations to life-threatenin...
What are the 10 most common blood thinning tablets? While we often call them “blood thinners,” these medications don’t actually change the thickness or viscosity of your blood. Inste...
How to Keep a Well Stocked Medicine Cabinet at Home We will now provide a list of over-the-counter (OTC) tablets to keep at home. Aspirin (or ibuprofen) – coughs, colds, sore throat etc Bacitracin oin...
How to Use Antibiotics: 10 Essential Do’s and Don’ts Antibiotics are life-saving medicines used to treat bacterial infections. However, using them incorrectly fuels Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)—a gl...
What Does a Unit of Alcohol Mean? When it comes to managing your health and understanding your consumption, knowing what a unit of alcohol means is essential. Because alcoholic drinks come in a vast a...
How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your Blood and System? Understanding how long alcohol remains in your body is crucial for safety, health, and legal compliance. While you might feel sober shortly after a...
What are Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms (MUPS)? Medically Reviewed by Dr Andrew Stein MD, Consultant Physician (Hospital Specialist). Last updated: June 2026 Medically Unexplained Physical Sy...
Can I leave hospital whenever I like? Sure. Its not a prison and you can leave at any time. If you do, and it is against the advice of the doctors and nurses, you will be asked to sign a ‘self dischar...
What Happens if You Leave A&E Prematurely? It is a question many people ask after sitting for six hours in a plastic chair: “Can I leave A&E without being seen?” The short answer i...
Working in A&E: 5 Pros and 5 Cons for Doctors and Students Whether you are a medical student, an F1/F2 doctor starting a 4-month rotation, or a clinician considering Emergency Medicine (EM) as a l...
