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Hair

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Dr Mark Porter looks at common problems of hair, from greying to dandruff and baldness.

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Hair
Dr Mark Porter looks at common problems of hair, from greying to dandruff and baldness.
30 mins
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HPV
Dr Mark Porter is joined by Dr Anne Szarewski to discuss the HPV family of viruses.
30 mins
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Abortion
Dr Mark Porter investigates the medical and psychological aspects of abortion.
30 mins
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Taste
Dr Mark Porter investigates the relationship between smell and taste.
30 mins
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Antibiotics
Dr Mark Porter studies the latest guidelines on antibiotic prescriptions for ear ache.
30 mins
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Dr Mark Porter explores the science behind the dramatic cut in the number of cot deaths.
30 mins
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Insects
Dr Mark Porter finds out about how to avoid and treat diseases caused by insects.
30 mins
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Appendicitis
Dr Mark Porter examines the diagnosis and treatment of appendicitis.
30 mins
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Heart Attacks
Dr Mark Porter examines emergency procedures for heart attacks.
30 mins
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The Ovary
Dr Mark Porter reports on the ovary: from fertility to screening trials for ovarian cancer
30 mins
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Emergency Services
Dr Mark Porter joins ambulance crews as they go out to calls.
30 mins
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Occupational Health
Dr Mark Porter explores men's health in the workplace.
30 mins
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Food Intolerance
Dr Mark Porter reports on food intolerance.
30 mins
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Strokes
Dr Mark Porter visits Glasgow where doctors have pioneered a new treatment for strokes.
30 mins
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Swine Flu
Dr Mark Porter examines the outbreak of swine flu.
30 mins
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Cerebral Palsy
Dr Mark Porter discusses the causes and treatments for cerebral palsy.
30 mins
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Breast Health
Dr Mark Porter explores the latest treatments for breast problems.
30 mins
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Surgery
Dr Mark Porter investigates the past and future of surgery.
30 mins
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Communication
Dr Mark Porter explores how to improve communication between medics and patients.
30 mins
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Barrett's Oesophagus
Dr Mark Porter explores the diagnosis and treatment of Barrett's oesophagus.
30 mins
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Eczema
Dr Mark Porter visits the Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology in Nottingham.
30 mins
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Lens of the Eye
Dr Mark Porter investigates the latest treatments for problems with the lens of the eye.
30 mins
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Blood Clots
Dr Mark Porter on how blood clots kill thousands of hospital patients in England each year
30 mins
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IVF
Dr Mark Porter visits a fertility clinic to learn about the latest developments in IVF.
30 mins
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Ultrasound
Dr Mark Porter traces the rise of the use of ultrasound in medicine.
30 mins
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Head Injuries
Dr Mark Porter on how best to help people rebuild their lives after a head injury.
30 mins
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Childrens' Health At School
Dr Mark Porter on children's health at school.
30 mins
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Internet
Dr Mark Porter sorts out the good from the bad in terms of health advice online.
30 mins
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Childhood Obesity
Dr Mark Porter on the teenagers who are helping researchers to track childhood obesity.
30 mins
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Tuberculosis
Dr Mark Porter on the treatment of tuberculosis in Leeds.
30 mins
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Military Medicine
Dr Mark Porter visits Selly Oak Hospital, treating the soldiers injured in Afghanistan.
30 mins
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Aspirin
Mark Porter reports on when and how aspirin can prevent diseases.
30 mins
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Osteoporosis
Dr Mark Porter visits Sheffield to hear about the latest treatments for osteoporosis.
30 mins
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Backs
Dr Mark Porter meets patients on the Active Back Programme in Stanmore, North London.
30 mins
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Cancer
Dr Mark Porter on the latest treatments for lung cancer.
30 mins
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Maternity
Mark Porter explores how women can now choose where to give birth: in hospital or at home.
30 mins
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Parasites
Dr Mark Porter on the parasites that can invade our bodies.
30 mins
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Recreational Drugs
Dr Mark Porter looks at what we do and don't know about the dangers of recreational drugs.
30 mins
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Diabetic Feet
Diabetes is the cause of 100 foot amputations every week - but treatments are improving.
30 mins
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Vitamin D
Dr Mark Porter examines evidence of links between vitamin D deficiency and some cancers.
30 mins
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Iron Deficient Anaemia
Dr Mark Porter reports from Birmingham on new treatments for iron deficient anaemia.
30 mins
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Trauma
Dr Mark Porter visits the Trauma Centre at the Royal London Hospital.
30 mins
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How much water should we drink?
Dr Mark Porter finds out how much water we should drink for optimum health.
30 mins
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GP Surgeries
Dr Mark Porter visits a GP surgery to discuss the impact of the government's NHS changes.
30 mins
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Telemedicine
Mark Porter reports on how telemedicine is transforming patients' lives.
30 mins
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Gallstones
Dr Mark Porter examines the causes and treatment of gallstones and their surgical removal.
30 mins
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Constipation
Dr Mark Porter investigates constipation, a common complaint that is often hidden.
30 mins
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Regional Anaesthesia
Many surgical procedures can now be done under regional anaesthesia. Mark Porter reports.
30 mins
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Balance Disorders
Dr Mark Porter investigates balance disorders.
30 mins
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Patient Safety
Mark Porter finds out how to improve patient safety in hospitals and the community.
30 mins
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Biomechanics
Dr Mark Porter investigates biomechanics and sports injuries at the University of Bath.
30 mins
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Good Fats and Bad Fats
Dr Mark Porter investigates how the good and bad fats we eat can impact on our health.
30 mins
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Consent for Blood Transfusion
Mark Porter explores ways to improve the way that blood is used in transfusions.
30 mins
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A Night in ER
A festive look behind the scenes at Southampton's 21st century Emergency Department.
30 mins
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Hepatitis C
Dr Mark Porter on the 'hidden' epidemic of hepatitis C and the latest treatments for it.
25 mins
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Glaucoma
Dr Mark Porter looks at a new test for the eye disease glaucoma.
30 mins
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End of Life
Dr Mark Porter looks at the options available for care at the end of life.
30 mins
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Radiotherapy
Dr Mark Porter looks at the latest developments in radiotherapy for cancer.
30 mins
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The Pancreas
Dr Mark Porter talks to doctors and patients about diseases of the pancreas.
30 mins
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Epilepsy
Dr Mark Porter looks at treatments for epilepsy.
30 mins
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Morning Sickness
Dr Mark Porter investigates health issues of the day.
30 mins
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Gut Bacteria
Dr Mark Porter on faecal transplants, and the balance of good and bad bugs in our guts.
30 mins

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