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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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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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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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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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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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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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The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded on October 7th to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNAs (miRNAs). This ground-breaking finding transformed our understanding of how gene activity is controlled. I am the author of a new book on the topic: ‘Fine-Tuning Life: A guide to microRNAs, your […]
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In all stages of psychopathology — the expression, experience, development, outcome, help-seeking and treatment interventions — culture is central. [1] Definitions of culture vary enormously and are often contested but, for the purposes here, is taken to mean the norms, practices and values of a group. Cultural psychiatry evolved to meet precisely this imperative of […]
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