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Trends in Health in the UK: The Implications for the NHS

WEBThe next two decades of changes in health will be as striking as any seen previously: this lecture will address some of the predictable changes public health and …

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The Origins of the NHS

WEBGresham College has offered an outstanding education to the public free of charge for over 400 years. Today, Gresham plays an important role in fostering a love of learning and a …

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

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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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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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 Role of the State in Public Health, and its Limits

WEBProfessor Chris Whitty FRS. The relative role of the State and the individual is a recurring theme of political theory. It is also a practical question in public health – …

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The Eradication of Infectious Diseases

WEBEradicating an infectious disease for all time is one of the greatest gifts a generation can give to all subsequent ones. To date only one human disease, smallpox, …

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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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Lungs, Gut, and Skin: Biological Interfaces with the Outside World

WEBThis lecture explores how these biological barriers act to protect us against toxins and toxicants, through an exploration of dose, detoxification and elimination …

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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 …

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Conquest and Disease or Colonialism and Health

WEBA special lecture to mark the centenary of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. The mission of the Society is to promote and advance the study, control, …

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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 surgery, and the …

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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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Redesigning the World in Which We Live To Put The Planet First

WEBHow can we help human society flourish without destroying nature? The Wellbeing Economy and Natural Capital are linked strategies that can help achieve this. The …

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Air Pollution: Its Impact on Health and Possible Solutions

WEBLung disease, heart disease, stroke, dementia and learning difficulties have been associated with different forms of air pollution including gasses and particulate …

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Sexually Transmitted and Intravenous Infections

WEBSome diseases are specialised in using sexual behaviour for transmission. Major pandemics including HIV and syphilis have been transmitted via this route, along …

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Professor Chris Whitty FRS Gresham College

WEBHe undertook his postgraduate training in epidemiology, economics and medical law. Professor Christopher Whitty KCB FRCP FRS was Gresham Professor of Physic at …

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