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The climate crisis: how do we show we care?
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced” —James Baldwin Bad news about our planet can be overwhelming and can make […]
We must protect our planet for our children’s future
The defining characteristic of child abuse, be it physical, emotional, or through neglect, is that the child suffers significant harm. At its extreme child abuse is fatal. As a species, […]
Climate emergency: it is time for the aggressive, life saving interventions
In the face of a devastating potentially fatal diagnosis, healthcare professionals and families often turn to palliative medicine for guidance and support. It is not about “giving up”—and in many […]
We must not delay speaking up about the health harms of the climate emergency
In paediatric medicine, denial of impending disaster prevents us from recognising when a child’s medical condition is deteriorating. Someone uncertain of their role, or afraid to speak up because of […]
Embracing Afghanistan’s refugees into the UK’s health and social care system
The response to refugees arriving in the UK after the international emergency in Afghanistan requires health professionals to be equipped for the needs of this population. The integration of this […]
A global health response to gender justice requires continued engagement
The 2021 Global Peace Index reports a significant deterioration in global peace over the last fifteen years. [1] The Global Humanitarian Overview 2021 reports an increase in the number of […]
Achieving long-term retention of GPs will require funding, support, and a reduction in workload demands
The shortage of general practitioners in the NHS is widely acknowledged, but this has not resulted in the kinds of changes that will make a difference. Last week, Martin Marshall, […]
Jeffrey Aronson: When I Use a Word . . . Cellular automata
A cellular automaton is a computational system with two components: an ordered array of cells, such as on a Go board, and a set of rules that determines the state […]
Ann Robinson’s research reviews—22 October 2021
Carbon dioxide laser on postmenopausal vaginal symptoms This small but interesting Australian study found that treatment with fractional carbon dioxide laser did not reduce the severity of self rated postmenopausal […]