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How I cured my fear of vomiting

Emetophobia ruled every waking moment of Alex’s life. Until he came to realise he couldn’t live that way any more.

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Why “crazy cat ladies” are healthier than you may think

Writer Erica Crompton ponders the reasons behind the misogynist “crazy cat lady” trope, and reclaims cat ownership as a positive way to help restore mental equilibrium.

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Printing the body

The 18th century saw multiple technical developments in both printing and medicine. Colourful collaborations ensued – to the benefit of growing ranks of medical students.

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  • 56 Dean Street : fast accurate HIV results / Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
  • 56 Dean Street : fast accurate HIV results / Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
  • The Eagle simulator for training anaesthesia students at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London. Etching with lithograph by Virgina Powell, 2000.
  • The Eagle simulator for training anaesthesia students at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London. Etching with lithograph by Virgina Powell, 2000.
  • The Westminster Hospital, and Westminster Abbey, London. Engraving.
  • Fentazin : Westminster Hospital and the Abbey Church.
  • Fentazin : Westminster Hospital and the Abbey Church.
  • The Royal Hospital, Chelsea: a lamp-post and a gate-post finial. Wood engraving by C.D. Laing, 1845.
  • Condoms & lube : a users guide / Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster Health Authority, Department of Health Promotion & Professional Advice, HIV / Sexual Health Team ; illustrations - Olivier Tossan.
  • Condoms & lube : a users guide / Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster Health Authority, Department of Health Promotion & Professional Advice, HIV / Sexual Health Team ; illustrations - Olivier Tossan.
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