Introduction Numerous factors influence the career choices of undergraduate medical
students, although little work has focused specifically on the surgical specialties. We aimed …

We describe the clinical and radiological outcome of 100 consecutive total hip replacements
in 86 patients using the JRI Furlong hydroxyapatite-coated femoral component. The follow …

Competition ratios for surgical specialty applications have declined. To ensure that all
individuals attracted to surgery are enabled to flourish and enjoy their surgical careers, we …

In the 30-odd years since I qualified, England has had 14 obesity strategies including 689
policies. 1 In that time the prevalence of obesity has almost doubled, from 15% in 1993 to …

Some specialties have always been very competitive. Careers advice for medical students
and junior doctors is often patchy. 1–3 The Medical Schools Council reported 'an urgent …

There are multiple problems in healthcare right now. Many people found that their health
deteriorated during the pandemic through being less active and social. 1 The NHS is …

Complications following surgery are common, predictable and often preventable. New
preoperative assessment and optimisation guidance recommends clear pathways with …

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The NHS needs every one of its 1.4 million staff, 1 but nobody is perfect every day of their
career. Human factors have a huge impact on staff and patients. After witnessing poor …

The Department of Health and Social Care's new Major Conditions Strategy 1 starts strongly,
detailing how the nation's health has deteriorated and the large volume of ill health looming …