Ultrasound imaging (also known as diagnostic sonography, medical ultrasound, and ultrasonography) is a diagnostic imaging technique that uses ultrasound to see internal body structures such as tendons, muscles, joints, vessels and internal organs. It is a relatively harmless, low cost and accessible imaging technique. The free online course "Ultrasound Imaging: What Is … [Read more...]
Liver Disease: Looking after Your Liver
In the UK there has been a 20% increase in deaths related to liver disease since 2000, and similar increases have been noted across the globe. This increase is not restricted to patients who drink alcohol - many inherited conditions and acquired infections can also cause liver disease. But liver disease as a consequence of obesity and diet is becoming especially … [Read more...]
Good Brain, Bad Brain: Parkinson’s Disease
This free online course by the University of Birmingham is aimed at anyone who wants to find out the fundamentals of Parkinson’s disease. We will look at how Parkinson’s disease affects people; what causes it; what we can do to try to ameliorate the symptoms of Parkinson’s; and what we don’t yet know about it. Parkinson’s Disease Course Content As one of the most prevalent … [Read more...]
Incest and Folk-Dancing: Two things to be avoided
How closely are we related to each other, and how recently do we all share an ancestor? The answer to those questions is: closer and more recently than you might think. Professor Jones discusses patterns of relatedness in ancient and modern populations and how they can be measured from the records, from surnames, and - more and more - from the DNA. The pedigree hidden in … [Read more...]
