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Choosing to become a midwifeCreative Commons Image SDM-LK-241 / World Bank Photo Collection / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

By Dr Carol Komaromy (The Open University)

24 February 2012

The Open University's Carol Komaromy discusses her reasons for becoming a midwife, and what made her choose to enter the academic world  Read more : Choosing to become a midwife

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By Dr Pam Foley (The Open University)

20 February 2012

Former midwife Pam Foley asks questions about the effects a changing society has on the quality and provision of healthcare  Read more : Question time for healthcare services?

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Hip replacement surgery: routine or rationed?Creative Commons Image New hip / Oka Tai-Lee / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

By Linda Kenward (The Open University)

09 February 2012

Linda Kenward looks at how hip replacement surgery has become a more common procedure over the years and wonders whether a healthier, longer-living population stretches...  Read more : Hip replacement surgery: routine or rationed?

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By Dr Tom Heller (The Open University)

20 January 2012

Tom Heller discusses the changing role and responsibility of a GP and the skills they need to serve a community   Read more : Being a GP

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Raising awareness of AIDSCreative Commons Image giant AIDS ribbon on City Hall / Jennifer Boyer / CC BY 2.0

By The OpenLearn team (The Open University)

01 December 2011

1 December is World AIDS Day, dedicated to raising awareness of the pandemic that has taken the lives of over 25 million people  Read more : Raising awareness of AIDS

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'Tis the season to get flu Creative Commons Image By mcfarlandmo via Flickr under Creative Commons license

By The OpenLearn team (The Open University)

01 December 2011

As flu season gets into full swing, we draw together our latest germ-filled videos and interactives to keep you company while you're stuck at home...  Read more : 'Tis the season to get flu

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Olympics 2012: Keeping it in the family Creative Commons Image pyrat_wesly under CC-BY-NC

01 September 2011

Family and location play a vital role in an athlete's success. Find out how with these articles and videos.   Read more : Olympics 2012: Keeping it in the family

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Are you ready to share your flu data?Copyrighted Image Map: Roberto1977 Flu virus: Axel Kock | Dreamstime.com

23 August 2011

Are you ready to share details of your flu - or just want to see where cases are being reported?  Read more : Are you ready to share your flu data?

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Help us track fluCopyrighted Image Map: Roberto1977 Flu virus: Axel Kock | Dreamstime.com

23 August 2011

We're inviting you to share details of your flu cases with us to assist The Open University with a study of how flu spreads.  Read more : Help us track flu

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E.coli: Wolf in sheep’s clothingBy Agrilifetoday via Flicker under Creative Commons licence

By Lynda Cook (The Open University)

14 June 2011

Why do helpful bacteria turn harmful? The recent E.coli outbreak in Germany and other parts of Europe highlights the devastating effects this microbe can...  Read more : E.coli: Wolf in sheep’s clothing

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