How You Can Watch Your Brain Surgery Live

11 February 2020
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Did you know that you can watch your own brain during brain surgery? In fact, you can watch your visual cortex, the part of your brain that processes visual stimuli, while your neurosurgeon is working on your brain. It may seem odd that the brain can watch itself on a screen, but advances in science have made this possible. There are two elements of brain surgery that make it possible for the patient to watch their brain during surgery. Read More

What Should You Do About Splinter Lines Under Your Fingernails?

3 February 2020
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Changes to your fingernails are often nothing to worry about. However, sometimes, your nails go through a change in shape, colour or structure because of an underlying illness or condition. If you've recently noticed small streaks that are a brownish-black or even red colour under your nails, then you want to find out what's going on. Known as splinter haemorrhages, these marks sometimes have an obvious and harmless cause, but they might also be a sign of something else going on in your body. Read More

Accessing Day-to-Day Healthcare

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Hello, and welcome. You never know when you will get sick or unwell. If this happens, understanding how to access primary healthcare services will help you to get the treatment you need if you become sick. While we are not medical professionals, we have carried out detailed research into every aspect of primary care. Here, you will find articles about speaking to your GP, accessing consultants, and making appointments to see a nurse. We hope that this site will offer you all of the info you need to engage with primary care health services. Read on to find out more!