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' Would you trust a robot surgeon powered by algorithms ?' [1] This was the title of an article in the Daily Telegraph. Although it initially sounds exciting, one is brought back down to earth again by the quote in the subsequent article from a surgeon who comments, 'Current...
The history of medicine is punctuated by novel innovations. Consider the impact of anaesthesia, antibiotics, the hypodermic syringe, the stethoscope, X-ray imaging, MRI, artificial ventilators, pagers, pacemakers, organ transplants, gene sequencing - the list goes on. The first use of each of these inventions revolutionised the diagnosis and treatment of...
That computer technology grows ever more powerful, refined, and efficient is self-evident. Moore's law observes that the number of transistors in an integrated circuit doubles every two years, [1] and we are familiar with factoids such as the phones we carry in our pockets containing more computing power than the...
The NHS introduced Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) in early 2021 for a range of indications. [1] Further background reading on WGS and its several positive impacts is available in our blog on this topic. [2] Here, we focus on the potential challenges arising from WGS (though they may also apply...
Few people have heard of the role of a genetic counsellor (GC), but those who have, know us well. A GC works closely with patients and families, offering genomic information, analysing family histories, ordering and interpreting genomic test results, and offering support in light of those results. The title, therefore,...
It's a formative memory: I returned from school to find a relative sitting in the dark, still in their dressing gown, crying their heart out. Toddling through to the kitchen, I asked another family member, 'What's wrong?' Her reply was puzzling: 'Oh, nothing, darling. They're absolutely fine!' Hmm. Someone wasn't...
Caring for the sick has been a feature of Christianity ever since its inception. [1] Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan to show that his disciples should care selflessly for those in need, whoever they were. [2] Communities have always looked after their own, but Jesus' unique contribution...
Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer Tyler Staton Hodder & Stoughton, £14, 2022, 272pp, ISBN: 9781399808040 Reviewed by Steve Fouch, CMF Head of Communications Not another book on prayer! We've had so many in recent years from such luminaries as Pete Greig and Tim Keller....
My mother had a saying whenever the news proudly proclaimed that scientists had made a major new discovery of what some might call the 'blooming obvious', such as that babies need touch and smiles to thrive. She would roll her eyes, pronounce a loud 'Ha!', and retort, 'Mothers have known...
Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life. (John 5:24) Brian had just been told he had secondary cancer in his liver, causing him to become jaundiced. He...
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Professor Duncan Vere (b 1929, q The London Hospital Medical College 1952, d London 2022) Duncan trained at The London Hospital Medical College (LHMC) and graduated, after getting a string of prizes, with Honours in 1952. He spent his whole working life at The London, apart from a brief period from 1954...
when is a baby not a baby? changing the language of abortion Full story at cmf.li/3yfMHlO Jennie Pollock CMF Head of Public Policy On On 27 February 2023, BBC's Panorama ran an 'investigation' into pregnancy advice centres, claiming that they give misleading information to pregnant women. They found 57 centres listed online, could...
