What are parents’ experiences when their baby is diagnosed with a limb difference? Our study

What is dysmelia? Dysmelia is a group of rare diseases involving  limb differences. Rare diseases are those which affect less than 1 in 2000 people, but around 8000 rare diseases exist altogether and over 50…

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Four reasons why we need healthcare research (or, why common sense is not enough)

[Authored by Olivia Johnson, Alice Dunning and Judith Johnson] Healthcare research can feel out of touch and out of step with clinical demands and priorities. It’s usually a slow process, often riddled with delays, and…

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5 Ways That Your Doctor’s Wellbeing is Important to You

[Authored by Louise Hall & Judith Johnson] The NHS is rarely out of the headlines. Stories of growing waiting lists, breached targets and funding concerns abound. Some coverage has also considered the impact of these…

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