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Screening: When is it Useful, When is it Not

WebProfessor Chris Whitty FRS. One of the most powerful tools in public health is screening – whether for cancers like cervical or breast cancer, genetic abnormalities, or infectious …

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Major Debates in Public Health

WebAbout Gresham College. Gresham College has been providing free, public lectures since 1597. Gresham College is a registered charity in England and Wales …

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Formula 1 and its Contributions to Healthcare

WebYet Formula 1, with its extraordinary teamwork, rates of innovation, commitment to excellence and relentless pursuit of safety has taught us a great deal. …

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The life and legacy of Dr Edward Jenner FRS, pioneer of …

WebKnown to many as “the father of immunology”, Edward Jenner changed the path of world history on the 14th of May 1796 when he inoculated his gardener’s 8-year-old son with …

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The Archaeology of Disease Documented in Skeletons

WebProfessor Charlotte Roberts. Disease affects us all during our lives. This lecture will show how archaeological skeletons can inform our understanding of people's …

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Hippocrates and Ancient Greek Medicine

WebThe birth of rational medicine contributed to the scientific revolution which occurred amongst eastern Greek communities in the 7th-to-5th centuries BCE. Medical …

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Changing Minds and Mental Health

WebIn this lecture, I will offer a historical perspective on changing minds, starting with a discussion of the role of medicine in changing minds. I will discuss the move from …

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What is Value in Healthcare

WebProfessor Martin Elliott. Value is the importance, worth or usefulness of something. In healthcare, it has been argued that the only value that matters is that to the patient. This …

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The Origins of the NHS

WebProfessor Virginia Berridge. This lecture looks at the origins of the NHS; there have been many historical debates about the NHS and its origins. Such questions which are …

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What Can We Do About Rising Obesity

WebDonate. It is widely accepted that the rising prevalence of obesity is a major threat to current and future health of individuals, the public, and the NHS. Obesity comes …

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The Benefits of Singing in a Choir

WebProfessor Graham Welch. The benefits of singing in a choir are many and various. In particular, there are positive physical outcomes and mental health benefits. …

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Tudor Health Reform: Scientific Advances in the Tudor Era

WebTranscript. Audio. Downloads. Extra Reading. Professor Allan Chapman gives a detailed overview of the developments and innovations in Tudor medicine and …

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Sickle Cell Disease: A Cultural History Gresham College

WebPredominantly seen in populations of African heritage, the diagnosis and treatment of this disease from the 1920s onwards draws attention to the importance of culture in …

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The Surprising Uses of Conic Sections

WebProfessor Sarah Hart. Conic sections – the curves made by slicing through cones at various angles – were studied by the ancient Greeks, but because of their useful properties, …

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Slavery, Ships and Sickness

WebThe full-rigged ship was the essential technology that enabled the trans-Atlantic slave trade to flourish. Between 1698 and 1807 around 11,000 ships were fitted …

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Medicine in London, 1600 to 1900

WebMEDICINE IN LONDON, 1600 TO 1900: DR WILLIAM HARVEY AND THE 17TH CENTURY MEDICAL REVOLUTION. Professor Allan Chapman . In this series of …

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The First World War: Disease, The Only Victor

WebThe First World War was the first major conflict in which battlefield deaths exceeded those caused by diseases. Nevertheless, infectious diseases played …

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Abortion: Law's Ethical Dilemma Gresham College

WebYour donation will help to widen our reach and to broaden our audience, allowing more people to benefit from a high-quality education from some of the brightest …

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Does a Good Bedside Manner Matter

WebPatients valued physicians who took time to listen, time to work them, time to care with about them, time to support them in managing their healthcare and who made an effort …

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