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  • 30 May 2025
    Richard Pinder

    From ‘Common Sense’ to Essential Practice: My Journey in Lifestyle Medicine and the Launch of Our New Textbook

    For the past six years, I’ve been digging into the world of Lifestyle Medicine at Imperial College London – a field that I now believe is of huge importance for the future of healthcare – and population health. It’s been a journey of learning, teaching, and – sometimes – navigating a degree of scepticism. Now, […]

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  • 30 Apr 2025
    Karen B. Schmaling, Robert M. Kaplan

    What Kind of Healthcare Research Do We Really Need?

    Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) dominate clinical research. Among many research designs, RCTs are often considered the gold standard—the most credible and respected form of evidence. In fact, authors of systematic reviews frequently exclude studies that use other methods. But is this preference always justified? In many cases, yes. Carefully designed RCTs test the efficacy of […]

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  • 18 Feb 2025
    Fiona Kisby Littleton

    Oh, I never knew that

    On 15 October 2024 I attended the UK premiere of Joy at the Royal Festival Hall — part of the 68th annual British Film Institute gala sponsored by Cunard.  Directed by Ben Taylor and produced by Finola Dwyer and Amanda Posey, it was based on the ‘true story’ of the work of scientist Robert Edwards […]

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  • 14 Feb 2025
    Alopi M. Patel,

    Maximizing Your Study Time: Efficient Techniques from BASIC Essentials

    BASIC Essentials is a comprehensive review book for the Anesthesiology BASIC Exam. It is designed to provide a concise and focused review of high-yield and testable facts for the BASIC examination. The book breaks down the exam content into 43 concise chapters, presenting information in bullet points and tables for easy digestion. It covers topics […]

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  • 5 Feb 2025
    Dr. Maria Baimas-George

    “The Pediatric Liver Transplant Journey: A Five-Part Series”

    As a transplant surgeon and an advocate for pediatric healthcare education, I’m thrilled to share my latest five-part series of books designed to guide children and their families through the liver transplant journey. Each book in the series breaks down complex medical concepts into relatable, engaging stories and visuals, providing much-needed clarity and comfort during […]

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  • 5 Feb 2025
    Dr. Maria Baimas-George

    “Dialysis: An Aquarium Filter for Your Blood”

    When I first embarked on writing and illustrating books for children, I had one simple goal: to make complex medical concepts accessible, relatable, and less intimidating for young patients and their families. My latest book, Dialysis: An Aquarium Filter for Your Blood, is a continuation of this mission—a colorful and engaging resource designed to help […]

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  • 26 Nov 2024
    Anna Brytek-Matera

    When the focus on health and eating becomes a preoccupation

    In one of my favourite books by Haruki Miyazaki, Killing Commendatore, the protagonist emphasises that "if you want something with all your heart, you can achieve it". I completely identify with this statement.

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  • 14 Nov 2024
    David M. L. Branford, Satheesh K. Gangadharan, Mary Barrett, Regi T. Alexander

    To prescribe or not to prescribe – that is the question?

    It’s 4pm on a Friday. The phones are ringing. ‘Somebody must do something!’ ‘The situation is out of control’. ‘Someone will get hurt’! ‘If something doesn’t happen soon, we will have to admit her to hospital’! A familiar scenario for many clinicians working in the field of intellectual disabilities and where the outcome may well […]

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