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Doctor warned Nottingham attacker could kill

Doctor warned Nottingham attacker could kill

They believe Valdo Calocane, although mentally ill, knew what he was doing and should have been convicted of murder and sent to prison. They were also angry about his sentencing and called for it to be referred to the Court of Appeal. It found his sentence was correct and had not been unduly lenient. Afterwards, […]

Streeting begins talks to halt junior doctor strike

Streeting begins talks to halt junior doctor strike

They received a rise averaging nearly 9% in the last financial year. But the British Medical Association, representing the junior doctors, last year walked out of talks in which an extra 3% top-up was discussed. It has since said it is willing to have the 35% pay rise phased in, after initially calling for it […]

11th strike of junior doctor pay dispute begins

11th strike of junior doctor pay dispute begins

The BMA said the blame lay at the government’s door, criticising it for “not once making a credible offer” during the dispute. And it was now willing to have the 35% pay rise phased in, after initially calling for it in one go. But ministers have always maintained the demands are unreasonable. All the political […]

Should You Go to a Caribbean Medical School? #SHORTS

Should You Go to a Caribbean Medical School? #SHORTS

Is a Caribbean medical school right for you? Here’s what to consider. The biggest benefit of Caribbean medical schools is that they are substantially easier to get into than U.S. MD or DO schools. As such, they are often described as “second-chance medical schools.” Caribbean medical schools also use a rolling admissions process meaning that […]

The town struggling to see a doctor

The town struggling to see a doctor

What further exasperates the residents of the complex is that there is a GP surgery less than 100m from their building. Some are said to have moved in specifically because a doctor was nearby. Even when they can get an appointment however, there is no guarantee it will be in the local practice. The surgery […]

Lose Weight AND Eat Jellybeans, w/Dr. Charlie Seltzer | Against Medical Advice 038

Lose Weight AND Eat Jellybeans, w/Dr. Charlie Seltzer | Against Medical Advice 038

Dr. Charlie Seltzer MD is board certified in Obesity Medicine AND certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Clinical Exercise Specialist. But what REALLY matters is that he used to be obese himself…and now he isn’t. Practical knowledge from a Philly doc who’s walked the walk. Lose Weight AND Eat Jellybeans, w/Dr. […]

Top doctor alarmed by weight-loss drug misuse

Top doctor alarmed by weight-loss drug misuse

NHS England’s medical director says he is alarmed by reports that people are using weight-loss drugs as “a quick fix” to lose a few pounds and get “beach-body ready” this summer. Professor Stephen Powis said the side-effects of the drugs could be dangerous, and they needed to be used under medical supervision. Interest in Wegovy, […]

Medical School Motivation Advice

Medical School Motivation Advice

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