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3 Key Medical News Stories: 25th July 2018

25th July 2018

Statistics from England, Scotland and Wales have shown an increase in the number of antidepressants prescribed to children.

24th July 2018

Here are the benefits of studying another degree before medicine...

23rd July 2018

In this blog, a current med student gives her advice on how to choose the right med school for you...

19th July 2018

The heatwave has increased the use of NHS services for dehydration, sunstroke and sunburn.

18th July 2018

We speak to Adam Kay about his best-selling book, This is Going to Hurt, and his advice to aspiring medics...

16th July 2018

Matt Hancock is the new Health Secretary. Here's everything you need to know about him...

12th July 2018

Matt Hancock has moved from Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) secretary to head the Department of Health and Social Care.

11th July 2018

Here are five common misconceptions about being a medical student...

9th July 2018

One student describes what it's like to study medicine in the UK at UCLan from the US.

2nd July 2018

Looking for ways to kick-start your UKCAT practice? In this blog we outline three key ways to get started with your preparation.