The bestselling author of Lost Connections and Stolen Focus takes a revelatory look at the new drugs transforming weight loss as we know it – sharing his personal experience on Ozempic and examining our ability to heal society's dysfunctional relationship with food, weight and our bodies.

In January 2023, Johann Hari started to inject himself once a week with Ozempic, one of the new drugs that produces significant weight loss. He wasn't alone – some predictions suggest that in a few years, one in four of the British population will be taking these drugs. While around 80 per cent of diets fail, someone taking one of the new drugs is likely to lose up to a quarter of their body weight in six months. To the drugs' defenders, this is a moment of liberation from a condition that massively increases your chances of diabetes, cancer and an early death.

Still, Hari was wildly conflicted. Can these drugs really be as good as they sound? Are they a magic solution – or a magical illusion? Finding the answer to this high-stakes question led him on a journey from Iceland to Minneapolis to Tokyo, and to interview the leading experts in the world on these issues. He found that along with the drugs' massive benefits come twelve significant potential risks. He also learned that these drugs radically challenge what we think we know about shame, willpower and healing.

These drugs are about to change our world, for better and for worse. Everybody needs to understand how they work – scientifically, emotionally and culturally. Magic Pill is an essential guide to the revolution that has already begun – and which one leading expert argues could be as transformative as the invention of the smartphone.

Autoimmune conditions are on the rise, with more and more people, young and old, experiencing the frustrating and debilitating symptoms of conditions that seem to be difficult to diagnose and even more difficult to treat with conventional medicine alone. Trauma and prolonged stress disrupt healthy body-functioning and can trigger or exacerbate autoimmune and other similar conditions.

Malvina approaches autoimmunity holistically to look for their roots in trauma and prolonged stress, and find ways to improve health and restore vitality. She draws on psychological, natural and ancient practices that have been shown to help those affected by autoimmune conditions to reduce their stress load, boost their body’s defences and re-establish internal balance.

The book not only offers a range of helpful, practical solutions to those impacted by these conditions but more importantly it offers hope and understanding.

In 2018, Alastair McAlpine, a palliative paediatrician in Cape Town, decided to share some inspiring thoughts from the children in his care. He posted: ‘I asked some of my terminal paediatric palliative care patients what they had enjoyed in life, and what gave it meaning. Kids can be so wise, y’know. Here are some of the responses.’

Their simple yet profound answers went viral, found their way into homes across the world and touched the hearts of millions. Yet it was never McAlpine’s plan to find himself in this position. Challenged from all sides by crippling addiction, a brutal internship and a deadly HIV pandemic, McAlpine’s journey was very nearly derailed.

Prescription: Ice Cream is his engaging memoir about the highs and lows of working as a medical doctor in South Africa and how, with a little help from metal music and ice cream, he was able to struggle on, find meaning in the chaos and inspire others.

The Cancer Guide is a definitive and inspirational book designed to help patients, partners, family and work colleagues navigate the trials and difficulties associated with cancer and its treatment.

With over forty years worth of experience to her name, O’Dwyer writes about cancer with humanity and clarity, helping to combat the myths and misinformation surrounding the disease in an age of information overload.

Adopting an integrated biological and psychological perspective, O’Dwyer highlights the person at the heart of every treatment, providing helpful advice and shared experiences that are able to destigmatize the shame, fear and denial faced by those affected by cancer.

The Cancer Guide is an empowering and informative book for all those whose lives and loved ones have been touched by cancer.

With 1300 UCAT practice questions (including a full mock exam), in-depth explanations, and comprehensive tips and techniques spanning over 800 pages, this book constitutes an ideal preparation tool for the UCAT exam, helping candidates save time, retain focus and optimise their score. Fully compliant with the new-style UCAT exam, the book shows how to approach each type of question (abstract, verbal and quantitative reasoning, decision making and situational judgement) and helps candidates familiarise themselves with all the potential traps that can be laid by the examiners. The overwhelming range of exercises that it contains will enable all UCAT candidates to refine and optimise their technique to answer questions under strict time constraints. This book replicates the breadth and depth of the different types of questions that can be asked in the live UCAT test and the spectrum of difficulties that it covers (from normal to stretching), which makes it an ideal preparation tool for all those who want to achieve a high score and maximise their chances of getting into the medical school of their choice. (Previously UKCAT)

Hilariously funny and in many cases unbelievably believable.

From a kid with a chemical laboratory in his bedroom where Peter would operate on frogs, to the hilarious experiences of a hospital Houseman, and the first few years of general practice. Also included are stories of a patient set alight in her bed, being trapped in the toilet with a patient and a colleague being defibrillated! It’s a story of childhood dreams to medical practice tribulations!

Peter Desmarais graduated M.B, Ch.B at the University of Pretoria South Africa in 1971. He relates the funny side of his experiences at medical school, his internship at Addington hospital Durban and the first few years of his life as a general practitioner.

Unprecedented: 15 full-length GAMSAT practice tests, fully updated for 2023-2024 consistent with the current digital GAMSAT timing, structure, and level of difficulty. Heaps of GAMSAT sample questions: Over 2000 MCQs covering all 3 sections, from poetry to philosophy, from science-based graph analysis to dimensional analysis, from organic chemistry nomenclature to classical geometric reasoning, and the full range that one would expect from a real exam experience. Questions are followed by answers with helpful step-by-step worked solutions online, as well as free forum threads to discuss your questions with the authors. You can't get new insights from old editions! All 3 GAMSAT sections are covered in one product with the creative skills of a company with more than 12 years providing GAMSAT mock exams on campuses in Australia, the UK and Ireland: Gold Standard GAMSAT. Five GAMSAT practice tests are in the book, and 10 different practice tests are online (accessed with a PIN included in each book). Online access also includes answers and worked solutions for all 15 exams and is continuous for 1 year. Extensions are available. Note that online mock exams HEAPS-11 to HEAPS-15 originate from the best GAMSAT-level practice questions from the Masters Series books by Gold Standard. How to achieve the GAMSAT score you are aiming for? Practice, practice, practice! Now you have access to heaps of updated GAMSAT sample questions followed by helpful worked solutions online. In fact, often the Section 3 practice questions that you will have access to include worked solutions with free online videos for additional background information. All exam sections have a free forum so that you can clarify any concerns with the authors. Often it is said that: "Practice makes perfect"! From the back cover: "...perfection may not be attainable, but let's chase it and achieve excellence"! All 3 GAMSAT sections are covered in one product with the creative skills of two companies: Gold Standard GAMSAT and MediRed Australia. Seven GAMSAT practice tests are in the book, and 8 different practice tests are online (accessed with a PIN included in each book). Online access also includes answers and worked solutions for all 15 exams and is continuous for 1 year. Extensions are available. How to achieve the GAMSAT score you are aiming for? Practice, practice, practice! Now you have access to heaps of updated GAMSAT sample questions followed by helpful worked solutions online. In fact, often the Section 3 practice questions that you will have access to include worked solutions with free online videos for additional background information. All exam sections have a free forum so that you can clarify any concerns with the authors. Often it is said that: "Practice makes perfect"! From the back cover: "...perfection may not be attainable, but lets chase it and achieve excellence"!

* This book contains 672 single best answer MCQ questions presented in 6 separate papers (112 questions per paper). * Collectively, the questions assess (1) essential facts (2) application of clinical knowledge and (3) evaluation of clinical information. * This book has content validity in that it covers the breadth of ENT Head and Neck Surgery, including Facial Plastics and Statistics relevant to Otolaryngology. * The questions vary in levels of difficulty and are arranged in a random fashion to reflect real life situations. * This book contains suitable assessment questions for all professional examinations in Otorhinolaryngology, including DO-HNS (UK), FRCS ORL-HNS (UK), European and Arab Boards. * It is also useful to any clinicians who wish to refresh and update their ENT knowledge in the shortest possible time.

Passing the DO-HNS OSCE examination is vital for Higher Surgical Training in the UK and for the intercollegiate MRCS (ENT) diploma. Currently, there are only few books specifically aimed at helping candidates over the crucial hurdle. The recently published "DO-HNS and MRCS (ENT) OSCE GUIDE" by the ENT Tzar team goes some way to address this deficiency. However, the OSCE examination has evolved rapidly to encompass a wider selection of the syllabus, including rare topics, therefore it is now necessary to provide a supplementary book to reflect the broader scope. In this companion book, over 100 questions with answers are presented to save you many hours of trawling through lengthy textbooks. In addition, this book will help to cement your status as a sound ENT clinician or General Practitioner with a special interest in ENT. The list of authors comprises a successful junior Core Surgical Trainee who has recent experience of preparing the examination, a senior Higher Specialty Trainee who co-authored the parent book and a Consultant ENT Surgeon who has considerable experience in teaching (see www.enttzar.co.uk).

You cant get new insights from old editions! Get comprehensive preparation for GAMSAT Section 3, fully updated for 2023-2024: Maths and Physics by Gold Standard GAMSAT Courses! Clear teaching starting at a very basic, introductory level for students with non-science backgrounds - or for students who may have forgotten some of the fundamentals of mathematics and physics - up to GAMSAT level for all students; Covers all GAMSAT Physics topics (assumed knowledge) in Section 3: Everything from Atomic Physics to Fluid Mechanics plus all equations and manipulations applied in context. Clear teaching with more content as compared to 10 previous pre-pandemic editions with new diagrams, illustrations and hundreds of practice questions in the book with helpful worked solutions in the book and online. This new book contains foundational (basic understanding) multiple-choice questions (MCQs), followed by new GAMSAT-level MCQs - completely updated to reflect the most current exam trends. Also new and unique to the Masters Series: Need for Speed exercises to practice basic concepts; Spoiler Alerts so you can compare your learning to specific ACER practice questions; and Chapter Checklists to ensure that you have completed your understanding before moving on to the next chapter. Note that this book comes with answers, helpful worked solutions and free discussion boards for all worked solutions online (free access to the original owner for 1 continuous year; extensions available). Its time for the most up-to-date GAMSAT Physics publication which can lead to admissions to graduate-entry medicine or dentistry. Lets get started!

Viva Guide in ENT Surgery: The traffic light approach is the first book to be written in the format of section 2 of the UK Intercollegiate Fellowship Examination (FRCS ORL-HNS). During the viva, the examiner starts with an introductory question (here colour-coded green) followed by one or more competency question(s) (colour-coded amber) and finally one or more advanced question(s) (colour-coded red). This guide book covers the spectrum of topics in the syllabus pertaining to Otology & Neuro-otology, Rhinology & Facial Plastics, Paediatric ENT and Head & Neck Surgery. At the beginning, all of the 'pass/fail' Paediatric ENT emergencies are highlighted. Familiarization with the 119 clinical cases presented will not only enhance your knowledge of key subjects in Otolaryngology, but also help to develop strategies to systematically decipher any rare esoteric questions, when under the stress of examination or interview. Whilst this book is primarily aimed at Senior ENT Trainees, any clinicians interested in a concise compendium of modern ENT practice and a fresh unique approach to understanding Clinical Otorhinolaryngology will also find it rewarding. It may also be worth noting that additional well-illustrated questions, answers and succinct explanations of 62 different clinical cases, plus a separate chapter on clinical audiology, are available in ENT Tzar "DO-HNS and MRCS (ENT) OSCE GUIDE" (visit www.enttzar.co.uk for further details).

Rapid Review of PACES is an essential guide for the MRCP PACES examination that has been fully updated to include the revised exam format, covering all five clinical stations, including Brief Clinical Consultation, History Taking, Communication Skills and Ethics. This book includes the most common case based clinical scenarios and provides practical advice on approach to the patient, inspection of signs and examination technique, with thorough explanations of how to interpret the elicited signs. The systematic clinical examination techniques given by this book will help serve as templates as you develop your own style and perfect your clinical skills as you strive to become that better physician!

This revision guide offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the essential information relevant to passing the DO-HNS/MRCS (ENT) OSCE Examination. It is divided into two sections to mirror the real examination: unmanned (non-interactive) and manned (interactive) stations. A myriad of questions similar, but not identical, to those used in the actual examination is presented in this book. Some questions deliberately raise the bar, in order to stimulate learning at the next level. Clear succinct answers are provided, along with visually-enhanced revision notes to improve understanding of key concepts and to boost confidence whilst preparing for the final hurdle. A unique feature of this book is a matching exercise on audiograms, which uncovers some of the mysteries in Clinical Audiology. All of the contributors have successfully gone through the DO-HNS OSCE event, hence they are in an ideal position to offer a wealth of sound advice and top tips. As a LAT Registrar, Mr Persaud was actually involved in the original pilot mock DO-HNS OSCE Examination in 2003 at the Royal College of Surgeons of England and has followed the changes in the exam ever since. Both Professor Pau and Mr Persaud are Consultant ENT Surgeons with considerable experience in 'separating the wheat from the chaff' when it comes to teaching and writing. This book is invaluable not only to those studying for DO-HNS/MRCS (ENT) diplomas, but also other ENT trainees in the UK and abroad who desire a quantum leap in their understanding of the fundamental principles of Otolaryngology. Consultants ENT Surgeons or equivalent may also find the content helpful to update their theoretical knowledge base of Otolaryngology and the format of the DO-HNS OSCE examination.

This original pocket guide was created by the ENT TZAR team who amalgamated their considerable experience of teaching, interviewing and examining in a compact and concise fashion. It has been purposely structured and meticulously written to provide you with a unique insight into the UK National Selection process as well as the essential tips to gain the competitive advantage for entry into higher surgical training. It is the ideal starting point for anyone preparing to take part in National Selection in Otolaryngology as the book contains core knowledge, typical questions, model answers and areas where marks are likely to be allocated. Until the arrival of this guide, much of the vital information for career success in the specialty was only available by word of mouth and chance to say the least. This book provides a clear systematic approach to all six interview stations portfolio, communication, clinical scenarios, clinical skills, managerial and structured interview which candidates can follow in a step wise manner. Once achieved, the approach can be extended into higher specialist surgical training and become the foundation for further achievements at consultant level. Winning is always based on thorough preparation using the best available resources. Although this guide is aimed primarily at ST3 candidates, much of the content is also useful to DOHNS/MRCS ENT and FRCS ORL-HNS candidates.

An innovative, visual textbook for medical students to help learn and understand core medical conditions. Over 100 mind maps: The book features over 100 easy to follow, full colour mind maps of clinically relevant medical conditions using a systems-based structure: Cardiology Respiratory Gastroenterology Renal Endocrinology Neurology Rheumatology Infectious diseases The mind maps give you quick access to key information in a visually appealing way. Where appropriate the mind map is followed by additional reference information to remind you about, for example, risk assessment tools, staging criteria, and treatment algorithms. Consistent structure: All mind maps are presented consistently and cover: Definition Pathophysiology Causes and Risk factors Clinical features: signs and symptoms Epidemiology Investigations: blood tests and imaging Management: lifestyle, pharmacological and surgical Complications Other key features: Images are provided throughout the book to help illustrate key signs. Mnemonics are used throughout to aid learning. Information is up-to-date and based around the latest guidelines. All topics are clinically relevant or likely to appear in medical school examinations. Mind Maps for Medicine is a key medical textbook for all medical students but particularly those who consider themselves visual learners.