by Bogdan Nowak Our hectic lifestyle is now mostly influenced by digital screens. Not surprisingly, our eyes suffer the brunt of the digital trend. Studies show that the average person spends more than 11 hours per day on social media alone. According to the Journal of Global Health, in many countries, more than 50% of… Read More »
Growing up, I was discouraged from becoming a doctor; I was too emotional. My mother, a geriatrician, worried about my attachment to patients and the volatility of inpatient medicine. To some degree, I understood her concerns; I’m tearful during goodbyes and inconsolable at funerals. Yet my interest in medicine persisted, and I began medical school.… Read More »
The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference may be over, but that doesn’t mean the dealmaking is. Often, deals that took shape at the meeting materialize later in the year, and some recent buzz puts Pfizer and Biogen at the center of potential takeovers. Pfizer is reportedly eyeing a buyout of cardiovascular player Amarin, whose fish-oil-derived lipid drug… Read More »
Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term joint condition that affects around 400,000 people in the UK. It’s an autoimmune condition, where the body’s immune system accidentally attacks the healthy lining of the joints. The condition can lead to swelling, joint pain and having warm, red skin over the affected areas. You could also be at risk… Read More »
My name is David Brown, and I am grateful for the opportunity to write this article. I decided to have a more open dialogue with my chronic condition. It has not come easily to me, but I am progressing to a healthier relationship with what has been lifelong pain. ‘I have congenital bilateral hip dysplasia,… Read More »