Written By Riddhi Shivkar Contextualising the Issue Gender services in the UK have been thrust into thorny territory, leaving no one exempt from the pressure to adopt a polarising standpoint on either end of the debate. Operating in this highly politicised context poses many challenges to healthcare workers, particularly with
A history of Cajal Written By Amman Ahmed Introduction Science is an inherently collaborative field, where each discovery stands on the shoulders of another, tracing back through centuries of labour and dedication to the pursuit of knowledge. This journey is often painted with monochrome colours- depicted as a cold set
Written By Adiyat Zahir “Round about the cauldron go; In the poison'd entrails throw.” -First Witch, Macbeth, IV.I.1551-2 Malevolent and manipulative, veiled practitioners of sinful arts and poisonous potions - such has been the portrayal of witches in documented history for centuries. And yet, behind the
Written By Charvi Varampati Endometriosis — a condition affecting an overwhelming one in ten women and yet still unknown by many. What is endometriosis and what are the risk factors? Endometriosis is when cells similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grow outside this lining, mainly in the ovaries and
Written By Nilay Sah and Anna Baker (Editor and Deputy Editor of RUMS Review, UCL Medical School magazine 2024/25) Our days as medical students are incredibly stimulating, emotionally challenging at times, and punctuated by moments of intense satisfaction, where even the briefest of interactions can make a patient’s
Written By Dui-Lan Sun Dr Sheila Cartwright, a retired consultant oncologist and graduate of UCL Medical School's class of 1963, dedicated her life to treating over 20,000 adults and 1,500 children during her illustrious career. Early Aspirations and Education Born and raised in Leeds, Dr
Changing the Conversation on Mental Health Written By Harshitaa Sendhilkumar Over 50% of young people report having experienced mental health challenges at some point during their lives, with the NHS Digital Report revealing that 1 in 6 individuals aged 5 to 16 have been identified as having a diagnosable mental
Written By Arnav Rustogi 1. Can you tell us a bit about your network — what you do and what your main goals are? 2. Looking back over the past year, what achievement or milestone are you most proud of? 3. What has been the standout event or initiative this year
Written By Adiyat Zahir In a landmark decision, the UK Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of a woman, under the Equality Act, is based on biological sex, therefore excluding transgender women. Five judges unanimously decided that those who are not born as biological women cannot access the
Written By Saarah Chowdhury In November 2024, MPs voted in favor of allowing an assisted dying bill to pass through to its second stage. The proposed law would permit terminally ill and mentally competent adult patients with less than six months to live to request a physician-assisted death. This
Louis Quail on Art, Activism, Mental Health and his Big Brother Written by Anna Zhang “Worse than being intruded on is to be ignored,” says artist, activist and brother Louis Quail. He sits on his sofa as we share a beer through Zoom, the casual drink a slicing contrast to
Written By Theodore Spaliviero-Shaw How we prescribe value to each individual, equitably, is a decision. It reflects both the principles and wellbeing of a society. Through equitable recognition of the enduring value of the individual, we strengthen a shared sense of community and purpose, resisting the lure of utilitarianism,