What’s it like Working as a Doctor in the British Army?

Nicola MacLeod, writing in the British Medical Journal, answers questions about working as a doctor in the British Army: How difficult is it to get into the army medical services? There are plenty of opportunities to join as a doctor. I joined at university and enjoyed financial support through my last three years of study on… Read More

20/01/201501/01/2015 by Andrew Marshall

Management, It’s In The Numbers…

“Generally management of the many is the same as generally management of the few, it’s a matter of organisation.“ Sun Tzu: a famous Chinese general and military philosopher, who was known for his famous written work “The Art of War” a highly influential book on military strategy.

19/01/2015 by Andrew Marshall

Move Over Ghrelin, I’m Hungry for Some Motilin!

Research Paper Title Motilin-induced Gastric Contractions Signal Hunger in Man. Background Hunger is controlled by the brain, which receives input from signals of the GI tract (GIT). During fasting, GIT displays a cyclical motor pattern, the migrating motor complex (MMC), regulated by motilin. Objectives To study the relationship between hunger and MMC phases (I-III), focusing… Read More

19/01/2015 by Andrew Marshall

Would You Take Diet & Exercise Advice from an Overweight GP?

Patients are less likely to take advice about diet and exercise from doctors who are overweight, researchers have found. Last year Simon Stevens, the chief executive of NHS England, said the NHS should set an example by helping its staff to lose weight. Researchers surveyed 2100 adults across the UK and found that 9% of… Read More

19/01/201501/01/2015 by Andrew Marshall

British Army Diving (47)

19/01/201501/01/2015 by Andrew Marshall

Power & Advantage…

“In war, numbers alone confer no advantage. Do not advance relying on sheer military power.“ Sun Tzu: a famous Chinese general and military philosopher, who was known for his famous written work “The Art of War” a highly influential book on military strategy. Contemporary examples elude me!!!

16/01/201501/01/2015 by Andrew Marshall

Warfare & Deception…

“All warfare is based on deception.“ Sun Tzu: a famous Chinese general and military philosopher, who was known for his famous written work “The Art of War” a highly influential book on military strategy.