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David Newnham discovers the benefits of the French health care system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this article the author takes a humorous look at how over time, medical practice changes with new discoveries and treatments once considered standard may become discredited by science. He describes his own experience of having being given certain medications for conditions as a child, only to later find out the treatments had been discredited.

The article shares the author's appreciation to the traditional treatment and medicines. According to the author, he appreciated the traditional medicine when his friend introduced him a mixture of ingredients for cough relief which did a remarkable job. In fact when he had a cough, her friend forced him to take the medicine which improved the condition of his cough.

The article offers information on several Heath Robinson devices for disabled people. These include Snappidressa that has two brackets screwed to a door, and enables those with limited movement to put on jackets or cardigans. The Stock and Stocking Aid is also a useful device that could help people with disabilities put and remove their socks.

The author reflects on the impact of the magazine "NHS Choices" on patient choice in Great Britain. He claims that from cover to cover, it gives readers happiness for its significant information provided. He cites that an older couples leap for joy at the prospect of keeping their bones strong, while a young woman becomes euphoric at the thought of eating steamed fish. He asserts that everyone is interested much about their healthy lifestyle and healthcare information assessment.

The author reflects on the lapses in hospital's care. He shares about his friend's husband who had fallen in the bathroom, breaking his hip, and was brought to the hospital. He also stresses about the proper treatment of the broken hip and the hospital nurses' proper care and response to any operational procedures to undertake.

The article provides an overview of two companies in Canada which offers different health services to its patron. The author described the first company is involved in training healthcare professionals and hosting conferences for critical care nurses. Meanwhile, the other company is an image enhancement and professional lifestyle consulting firm which activities include nutrition, fitness and programs for positive attitude awareness. The two firms are complimentary in terms of service.

The article discusses the author's experience of being cared by the nuns when he met an accident in his garage in Great Britain. With his experience, he learned that he would rather seek the help of the nuns rather than go to an accident and emergency department to avoid costs such as hospital parking fees.

The article discusses a program related to measuring of body mass index of students in school. The author's son Thomas has to go through a measuring test in his school. The professionals will use an equipment to record his weight and height. The author wants him to explain the government's strategy on obesity and the task of primary care trusts.

The investigates on the causes of eating asparagus that produces a powerful pee smell. The author relates that eating asparagus breaks down the amino acid methionine to produce a sulfur-containing substance called methyl mercaptan. He added that other cause is due to asparagus compounds aptly named asparagusic acid.

Did you ever hear someone remark on the smallness of the sky? Has anyone ever said: 'What I really hate about living in Skelmersdale is the tiny skies?' I doubt it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

David Newnham would rather not hear some things. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

David Newnham urges the NHS to take his advice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the author's imaginary description of how health trusts will market their services. An advertisement will be inserted in a local paper by the Royal Bog Standard MIS Trust boosting of excellence in its service. But when competition intensifies, consultants will be hired who would rename the trust "TRBS." Soon Royal Bog will be seen smiling from bus shelters or grinning from taxis. He, however, fears that solicitors might catch him in the street touting for personal injury.

The author suggests that one inappropriate but effective way to raise funds for health care is to place vending machines in hospitals where doctors can purchase a single cigarette whenever they feel like smoking. The author has observed that many physicians smoke and usually want to do so during the night shift. Part of the profit will go to cancer research and the vending machines will have to be situated away from patient areas.

Comments on the cash crisis in the National Health Service (NHS) that affected the quality of health services in Great Britain. Amount of debt incurred by the NHS; Discussion on the changes at the hospital due to lack of funds and resources; Questions on the budget allocation and spending of NHS.

Discusses the developments of beliefs on the existence of extraterrestrials beings in relations to science in the U.S. Evolution of the belief that extraterrestrial beings exist; Accounts on the help of sophisticated beings in health care; Claims of Adrian Dvir, therapist, that aliens built a hospital on top of the clinic.

The article narrates an incident in which a doctor goofed up the medical report of a patient. The patient named Karen, a resident of England, went for her mammogram at a private clinic, which suggested some abnormality. Karen was advised to consult her family doctor. The general physician already had her mammogram when she dropped into the surgery, and without further ado, he referred her to the local hospital for a more detailed examination. Some anxious weeks later, the appointment came through and she braced herself for another round of prodding. But it was worth it, for within two hours she learned that the abnormality had been a mere trick of the light.

Provides an author's insights on medical care in Great Britain. Concern over the effects of poverty and unemployment on medical care; Factors considered in providing medical care; Effect of pollution on health.

Provides an explanation of the significance of plastics or polymers in Great Britain. Composition of polymers with molecules that resemble vast chains of repeating links giving its plasticity property; Improvement of properties of natural polymers by mixing with chemicals to produce the cheaper silk substitute; Impact of polymers or plastic on health care.

The author, in this article, discusses a case of juvenile arthritis. Sarah is having a good day. This morning she woke up and wiggled her fingers, just like that. On a bad day--stiff days as she calls them--finger wiggling is out of the question for at least the first hour. On stiff days her knees are swollen and her elbows are so seized up she cannot touch her shoulder with her little finger. And as for her ankles. But anyone with arthritis knows what inflamed joints feel like. Stiff days are one of the perils of old age. But three years ago, Sarah came home from school saying she had strained her knee playing netball. In fact, it was the onset of juvenile arthritis.

Looks at the challenges facing a retiring healthcare professional. Opportunity to switch careers; Problem in mastering the language of medicine.

Presents the author's views about rebranding Great Britain's National Health Service. Need to change the service's name; Alternative names.

This article focuses on the problem faced by the author while searching the term "hospital" in the Internet. The author asked the Internet search engine Google to find him some web pages containing the word "hospital" and it promptly asked him if he meant "hospital." Google had gone ahead and found him 4,060 pages that actually did contain the word "hostipal." A quick search for "hosptial" turned up no fewer than 40,700 entries, and many of these emanated from such official sources as the Anchor Hosptial in Atlanta, Georgia, and the Nuclear Medicine Department "at Guy's and St Thomas's Hosptial."

Provides information about congresses and celebrations relevant to medical care and medicine practice in Great Britain. Psoriasis Awareness Week; Hypnotherapy Awareness Week; Autism Awareness Week; National Epilepsy Week.