After finishing my undergraduate law degree at Nottingham Trent University in early June, I was quickly asked what I was going to do now. Aside from catching up with the hours of sleep that I had missed whilst revising for my exams, I knew I wanted to spend the summer […]

What is it? Cord blood is the blood and tissue taken from the placenta and umbilical cord after a baby is born. This blood is useful in medicine due to the high concentration of stem cells found within it, and it can be used to treat a variety of illnesses. […]

What is a Sarcoma? A Sarcoma is a rare form of cancer that can develop in several areas, including: Muscle, Bone, Cartilage and Tendons, Nerves, Blood vessels, And the fatty and fibrous tissues. There are around 100 different types of sarcoma- however, these are broadly grouped into three different types: […]

My name is Sam Barker, and I have just finished my third and final year of my law degree at De Montfort University. Throughout my degree, I have found many areas of the law to be enjoyable, which had made choosing a specific sector to focus my career on a […]

What are transvaginal mesh implants? Introduced to the UK market in the mid-1990s, transvaginal mesh implants are used for treating urogynaecological conditions, which can be split into two categories: Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Stress Urinary Incontinence SUI refers to the leaking of urine during moments of […]

What is skin cancer? Skin cancer is an abnormal growth of skin cells.  It is the most common type of cancer with around 100,000 people diagnosed every year in the UK. There are 2 categories of skin cancers: Melanoma This is a less common type of skin cancer that can […]

April is bowel cancer awareness month. Around 43,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year in the UK, with more than 16,800 people sadly dying from the condition each year. Approximately 268,000 people living in the UK have already been diagnosed with bowel cancer. 1 in 15 men and […]

I am a final year law LLB student at the University of Leicester.  I have nearly finished my degree, which I have found academically challenging.  Medical law is one of the optional modules which I chose to study and I have been keen to expand my knowledge in this area […]

What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where tissue that is similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places, including the ovaries and fallopian tubes, for example. It can affect women and those assigned female at birth of any age and is a long-term condition which can […]

By Saarah Karolia I spent the last week undertaking work experience at Moosa-Duke Solicitors (MDS), who specialise in medical negligence work. I found this experience really valuable as it gave me greater insight into the reality of working in the law, which is a career sector that I have been […]