Medical Detectives
Medical Detectives (University of Edinburgh). A series of public lectures which show that keen detective work is still essential for 21st Century doctors.
Inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the lectures highlight the University of Edinburgh's acclaimed medical research. Conan Doyle drew inspiration for his character
Sherlock Holmes when he was a medical student at Edinburgh. He based Holmes on the Professor of Medicine Joseph Bell, who was known for his meticulous attention to
detail. Today's medical sleuths, just like Holmes, must use powers of observation and deduction not only to make the right diagnosis but also to find new treatments.
The Sign of Three: An Investigation into the Epidemic of Itch, Sneeze and Wheeze. In this lecture, Professor Aziz Sheikh will present a summary of the main culprits identified to-date and share his thoughts on where the investigation should now focus attention.
| 23. The Sign of Three: An Investigation into the Epidemic of Itch, Sneeze and Wheeze |
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